ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Tom has increased levels of the neurotransmitter GABA.
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Tom worries to keep his mind away from more painful memories.
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Tom was abused as a child.
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Tom’s sister was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In several studies, the dysregulation of GABA (gamma amino butyric acid), a inhibitory neurotransmitter, especially the GABAA variant, has long been found to elevate the amgydala activity in the brain, thereby causing GAD.
Detailed explanation-2: -Neuroendocrine and Neurotransmitter Pathways Increased activity in emotion-processing brain regions in patients who have an anxiety disorder could result from decreased inhibitory signaling by -amino-butyric-acid (GABA) or increased excitatory neurotransmission by glutamate.
Detailed explanation-3: -GAD means that you are worrying constantly and can’t control the worrying. Healthcare providers diagnose GAD when your worrying happens on most days and for at least 6 months. Worrying may be something you are so used to, you may think it’s just “how you are.” Common worries include your health, money, family, or work.
Detailed explanation-4: -History of Stressful Life Events Traumatic event-physical or emotional. Poor or oppressed. Childhood abuse or neglect; exposure to parental abuse or drug use or physical discipline.