According to a recent theory[1], there are three affect systems in the human brain:
- Threat/protection (Safety seeking)
- Drive/Excitement (incentive, resource focussed)
- Soothing/Comforting (Affiliative)
Anxiety problems are caused by the first one. The theory holds that problems with the first system are best tackled using the third one (whereas I imagine that most HN readers are more likely to assume that everything should be done using the second one).
NB I can't claim that I have any evidence for this theory, as I have only know about it for a short time. Anxiety has ruined my life so far; this is merely the first thing that looks like it might really help.
Anxiety problems are caused by the first one. The theory holds that problems with the first system are best tackled using the third one (whereas I imagine that most HN readers are more likely to assume that everything should be done using the second one).
[1]http://apt.rcpsych.org/content/15/3/199.full
NB I can't claim that I have any evidence for this theory, as I have only know about it for a short time. Anxiety has ruined my life so far; this is merely the first thing that looks like it might really help.