What's Happening in the Brain
Each of us has things that worry us, and each of us goes through worrying times. Whether we feel worried is a balance Balance
The ability to sit or stand upright without falling over or slumping into a potentially dangerous position. between how we cope, and how many things there are to bother us. How we cope varies a lot between people. Some people are "world class worriers" and they often can become more that way as they get older.
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. upsets the delicate balance of brain chemicals Brain chemicals
Chemicals released by the neurons in the brain in order to communicate. that allows us to cope. This is not always bad; some people with Alzheimer's disease find that they worry less, and can in this way feel better for it. Sometimes, drugs used to relieve anxiety, such as drugs like Valium or Xanax can make other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease worse. For this reason, treating symptoms of anxiety and worry in Alzheimer's disease must be done very cautiously. Sometimes too, the drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease can improve anxiety.