In summary, a genetically based predisposition to worry and obsess—or to BDD specifically—probably provides a necessary cornerstone for BDD’s development. This inherited, biologically based tendency may in turn alter the functioning of serotonin and other brain neurotransmitters. It may also cause certain brain areas or circuits to function abnormally. These circuits may involve the orbitofrontal-striatal-thalamic-orbitofrontal [...]

It is estimated that about 20 per cent of the normal population experience some form of insomnia at some time in their lives. The Australian Bureau of Statistics conducted a survey in 1983. They interviewed 465100 people at random and asked them if they had been taking sleeping medication in the last two weeks. They [...]

Once we can do it, this process is really quite effortless. The idea is in our mind, then we experience the effects of the idea. It just happens. We do not do anything to bring it about. In fact, once we make an effort to bring it about, the whole thing goes wrong, and we [...]