An anxious brain often looks like a busy brain. On brain SPECT imaging, anxiety is often associated with too much activity in certain brain regions - particularly areas involved in worry, shifting attention, emotional processing, and getting stuck on negative thoughts. When these areas work too hard, you may experience: 🧠 Racing or repetitive thoughts 🧠 Excessive worry or overthinking 🧠 Difficulty relaxing 🧠 Trouble letting go of negative thoughts 🧠 Feeling constantly “on alert” SPECT imaging looks at blood flow and activity patterns in the brain, showing us areas that are working well, working too hard, or not working hard enough. At Amen Clinics, we don’t just look at symptoms - we look at the brain as part of a comprehensive evaluation to better understand what may be contributing to them and help personalize treatment. If anxiety is interfering with your life and you want to better understand your brain, reach out to Amen Clinics to learn more. We have 11 clinic locations...