Fear on Repeat: Examining the Impact of PTSD on the Amygdala

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Published: Jul 23, 2025

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Micah Wang
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abstract

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder inflicted by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, triggering a variety of symptoms. Individuals with PTSD can experience symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, and detached behavior, leading to the inability to function normally, particularly in social or family life (Iribarren et al., 2005). These symptoms can affect a person for a lifetime, emphasizing the importance of this disorder.

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Brain Matters
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Micah Wang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Micah is a freshman at UIUC majoring in neuroscience. He became involved in Brain Matters to gain experience writing research articles. Outside of academics, you can find him staying active in the ARC by working out or playing volleyball. In the future, Micah hopes to make it to medical school one day.