Modulating Amygdala Hyperreactivity in PTSD Intranasal Oxytocin to Enhance Extinction of Traumatic Memories
People usually think of oxytocin as the “cuddle hormone.” That’s the media’s favorite label for it. But when you look at actual clinical applications, especially involving trauma, that fluffy nickname does a massive disservice to what this peptide actually does in the brain. It’s not about feeling warm and fuzzy. [...]
