Anyone sufferingwith an anxiety-related condition will recognize the scenario where anxiety is so overwhelming they actively avoid certain situations. The fear of a panic attack, or of becoming embroiled in some negative situation, can be so intense that some people refuse to leave the security of their home. In nearly all cases the anticipation of a negative outcome far outweighs the reality of the situation. Therefore, wouldn't it be good if we could target and treat the region in our brain...
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