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Basal Ganglia System (BGS)
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Caudate |
Putamen Nucleus Accumbens |
Anxiety Disorders                             |
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** ventral striatum has to do with limbic/emotional/neuroendocrine regulation, while dorsal caudate is more related to dorsal PFC/executive and ‘cold’ cog functions |
BGS Treatments
Supplements Valerian           |
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Antianxiety Meds |
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Increased basal ganglia activity is often associated with anxiety (left sided problems are often associated with irritability, right sided problems more often associated with inwardly directed anxiety). Often, we have seen increased activity in this part of the brain in our normal population as well. We have seen increased activity associated here with increased motivation. Clinical correlation is needed. We have seen relaxation therapies, such as biofeedback and hypnosis, and cognitive therapies help calm this part of the brain. If clinically indicated, too much activity here may be helped by antianxiety medications, such as buspirone. Sometimes, if the finding is focal in nature (more one side than the other), anticonvulsant medications can also he helpful.
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