News Scientists identify mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughts

[MyPTSD]

Scientists have identified a key chemical within the 'memory' region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why people who suffer from disorders such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and schizophrenia often experience persistent intrusive thoughts when these circuits go awry.

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[AnotherUser]

Interesting. From my experience of hypnosis, many years ago, I'm not sure this is a good idea on general principle for people who need to really deal with the hard work of assimilating bad experiences.

 

[Friday]

@AnotherUser The experts all pretty much agree hypnosis is a reeeeeally bad idea for PTSD.

 

[AnotherUser]

The experts all pretty much agree hypnosis is a reeeeeally bad idea for PTSD

Yep, I found that out the hard way in the early 1990s. :S