Anxiety Cells Found in the Brain - How They Did It

Researchers have found the origin of anxiety in the hippocampus of mice. This has far-reaching effects on how we look at and treat anxiety in humans. Neuroscientists at Columbia University Medical Center and University of California San Francisco collaborated on a study and discovered certain brain cells in the hippocampus of mice that fires when the mouse becomes anxious and triggers certain anxiety behaviors. In this video I discuss the details of their findings and discuss the implications this has for future anxiety treatment.

Videos referenced
Anxiety Playlist

Mindfulness and neuroplasticity

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

References
Jimenez JC, Su K, Goldberg AR, et al. Anxiety Cells in a Hippocampal-Hypothalamic Circuit. Neuron. 2018;97(3):670-683.e6.

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[spiraltalk]

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[SimplyJennshops]

I have bad anxiety too I struggle daily I constantly get these physical symptoms and keep going to the er all my tests are always normal however I don't feel that way your video on hypochondria was very comforting...I love your channel and how you explain things I'm glad they found this out..tfs❤

[rjrod]

Interesting. Hippocampus is where memory comes from. The ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono says that our disorders and illness comes from memories and negative "data" replaying over and over. And ho'oponopono is a way to clean out the data and allow the self to heal. Amazing how these truths were apparent way back then, in various spiritual practices around the workd and are now starting to have more scientific data to support them.

[esthersnell]

Thank you for the video. I suffer with Panic disorder and PTSD. Comes from years of verbal & emotional abuse caused by my husband. Thank you for the information. Keep up the great job!

[imaginarygurl]

Just a few moment ago I had a panic attack and after watching her video I don't know how but I am calm now. I am not feeling anxious actually.

[no-vaseline]

I love this lady, she actually knows what the hell she's talking about, big respect!

[kirk]

This is fascinating. Really appreciate you putting this out there on your channel

[adkinsmikkelsen]

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[Zmbtaahase]

Can they jut beam me with the same light they hit those mice with! :'(

[Juliettruong]

I also struggle with anxiety attack daily, and my mood just turned bad after that. I easily snapped off on anyone and anytime, which interfere and conflict with my work and school. I thought my depression causes that. However, it is because of the brain... I'm new to your channel, and really love it. You actually explain things well in all of your videos.

[AkiliXWilliamsDrX]

Dr.Tracy I don't know how Ive never came across your videos, but Im so grateful at this moment. Your passion for your work has shed light on so many worries and issues I have. Thank you

[terimurphy]

Thank you for being our voice Dr Marks xx

[tomtruett]

Thank you for bringing us new information! And such good presentation...

[leenaa]

Great video as always Dr. Tracey!!!
May you talk about Premenstrual syndrome and how to deal with it? Especially if you have bipolar disorder and already on meds.
Thank you! 🌹

[bisforbebebeth]

I am always anxious, my stomach is always reacting with nausea and discomfort, I can’t switch it off and even when I think I’m not anxious, I am because I’m not conscious of it. Other people know and reach out when they notice and it shocks me that they notice when I don’t. It’s so tiring to feel like this

[iamtheone]

Thanks for coming up with all these videos! You might already know it, but still, I want you to know that you are helping so many with your lectures and information sharing! We appreciate you. Keep up the good work! ♥️🤗

[agrav]

Please find a new treatment for anxiety!

[emma_ametist]

So to sum up - you could actually say "I have hyperactive hippocampus cells in my brain" instead of "I have anxiety"?

[pandapuffzee]

This is wonderful to find out. One step closer to understanding these conditions. Thank you for your videos.

[mike]

I wish the hell they come out with something for anxiety instead of benzodiazepines