Tag: #anxiety

Anxiety is a complex and multifaceted emotional experience that is a normal part of the human condition. It can manifest in various forms and degrees, ranging from occasional worry to more intense and persistent feelings of fear and apprehension. Given your interest in trauma therapy, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence, exploring anxiety from these perspectives can provide a comprehensive understanding.

Behavioral Choice Pathways: Neuroscience of Deliberate Actions

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Here’s a neuroscience-informed explanation of behavioral choice pathways, specifically in the context of abusive or manipulative behavior. This framework emphasizes that abuse is a deliberate, neurologically reinforced choice rather than a symptom or accident. 1. Key Brain Circuits Involved Brain Region Function in Behavioral Choice Implication for Abuse Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) Executive function, planning, decision-making, inhibition Enables abuser… Read More Behavioral Choice Pathways: Neuroscience of Deliberate Actions

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Medication, Behavior, and Abuse: Choice and Responsibility

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Here’s a neuroscience-informed explanation addressing the relationship between medication, behavioral regulation, and abusive behavior, framed in terms of choice and accountability. 1. Abuse is a Choice, Not a Symptom 2. Role of Medications 3. Choosing Not to Take Medication 4. Psychological and Legal Implications Scenario Neuroscience Insight Accountability Abuse while on medication Reward circuits still drive pleasure from… Read More Medication, Behavior, and Abuse: Choice and Responsibility

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Intergenerational Transmission of Anxiety and Social Dysfunction:

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

A Research-Heavy Neuroscience & Psychology Overview** Modern science overwhelmingly supports the reality that anxiety and social functioning problems can be inherited— not only genetically, but through epigenetic modification, neurodevelopmental programming, and learned behavioral patterns across generations. This phenomenon is known as intergenerational transmission of trauma, epigenetic inheritance, and transgenerational stress programming. Below is a comprehensive explanation. 1. Epigenetic Transmission of Stress… Read More Intergenerational Transmission of Anxiety and Social Dysfunction:

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Children Inheriting Anxiety and Social Difficulties

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Neuroscience & Psychology Confirm This Is Real** For decades people believed anxiety was “personality” or a child being “sensitive.”But neuroscience and epigenetics show something deeper: 👉 Children can inherit anxiety and social difficulties — not just emotionally, but biologically.👉 Trauma, fear, and stress experienced by parents and grandparents can change how a child’s brain develops. This… Read More Children Inheriting Anxiety and Social Difficulties

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Early Warning Signs:

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

“How to Spot Sociopathy Turning Towards Anger or Abuse”** These signs don’t mean someone is sociopathic — and sociopathy alone doesn’t guarantee abuse.These are behavioural red flags, not diagnostic markers. They indicate when someone’s emotional wiring + unregulated anger is creating a dangerous pattern. **⚠️ EARLY WARNING SIGN 1 Anger with no build-up**Sudden, explosive, disproportionate reactions to: You… Read More Early Warning Signs:

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How CBT Can Help You Heal and Reframe Your Mind

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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When life feels overwhelming or our thoughts seem to run the show, it’s easy to believe that change is impossible. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps us see that our thoughts are not facts — they’re patterns shaped by experiences, emotions, and the stories we tell ourselves. The good news? Patterns can be rewired. Understanding the CBT Approach… Read More How CBT Can Help You Heal and Reframe Your Mind

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The Original “Suspension Bridge” Study (Dutton & Aron, 1974)

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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Let’s go deeper into the misattribution of arousal, its neuroscience, and how cortisol and emotional conditioning turn that initial thrill or anxiety into a powerful — and often dangerous — attachment loop. This is one of the most fascinating (and disturbing) examples of how biology can be hijacked by emotional manipulation. 🧠 1. The Original “Suspension Bridge” Study… Read More The Original “Suspension Bridge” Study (Dutton & Aron, 1974)

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🧠 1. The Neuroscience Behind Discomfort in Crowds

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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The human brain constantly scans the environment for safety using the amygdala and autonomic nervous system.In a calm environment, the ventral vagal system (social engagement pathway) keeps you grounded and relaxed. But in crowds — with loud sounds, unpredictable movements, and strangers — your brain interprets this as sensory overload or even potential threat.This triggers: You may feel your heart race, your muscles… Read More 🧠 1. The Neuroscience Behind Discomfort in Crowds

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💡 The Importance of Honesty in a Relationship

Why “Everyone Lies” Should Never Be an Excuse When someone says, “Everyone lies,” they’re not describing human imperfection — they’re normalizing deception.It’s a quiet way of lowering the bar for integrity, and it signals that truth will not be the shared language of the relationship. 1. The Psychology of Trust Trust is built on predictability and transparency.When partners are… Read More 💡 The Importance of Honesty in a Relationship

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