{"id":121906,"date":"2024-01-16T16:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T20:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=121906"},"modified":"2024-01-29T13:34:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:34:33","slug":"temporal-lobe-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/temporal-lobe-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporal Lobe Dysfunction Symptoms &#038; Repairs (Dr. Amen)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you sometimes have trouble recognizing people or finding words? Are you hypersensitive? Why should you hum (even when you know the words)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his book <em>Change Your Brain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-life-in-5-simple-steps\/\">Change Your Life<\/a><\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/dr-amen-brain-health\/\">brain health<\/a> expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen discusses cognitive and psychological symptoms and links them to dysfunctions in various parts of the brain. One of these is temporal lobe dysfunction, and he lays out several symptoms and remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to learn some of the signs of temporal lobe dysfunction and ways to optimize your health in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-symptoms-of-temporal-lobe-dysfunction\">Symptoms of Temporal Lobe Dysfunction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you struggle to comprehend spoken words or fail to recognize the faces of loved ones, or often misinterpret the world around you, you might be experiencing temporal lobe dysfunction. These conditions are in line with the characteristics that Dr. Amen outlines, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Emotional challenges\u2014<\/strong>aggression, negative or violent thoughts, sensitivity to perceived offenses, paranoia, emotional instability, unexplained anxiety or fear, and a tendency to fixate on religious or moral concerns<\/li><li><strong>Cognitive and language difficulties\u2014<\/strong>word-finding problems, challenges in processing auditory and visual information, memory issues, impaired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-read-and-understand-effectively\/\">reading comprehension<\/a>, periods of absent-mindedness, and a tendency for hypergraphia (excessive writing)<\/li><li><strong>Sensory and perceptual challenges\u2014<\/strong>abnormal or distorted visual or auditory perceptions, feelings of deja vu, difficulty recognizing known places or individuals, and unexplained headaches or abdominal discomfort<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Other Potential Triggers for These Symptoms<\/strong><br><br>While these symptoms can result from damage to the temporal lobes, health experts suggest that they can emanate from a range of other factors. The following list may help you recognize and address causes that you might not have initially considered.<br><br><strong>Emotional challenges<\/strong> might be due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisisprevention.com\/Blog\/Causes-of-Aggressive-Behaviour#:~:text=Examples%20of%20Precipitating%20Factors,Traumatic%20experiences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unmet physical or emotional needs<\/a>. The tendency to fixate on religious and moral concerns may be a symptom of <a href=\"https:\/\/iocdf.org\/faith-ocd\/what-is-ocd-scrupulosity\/#:~:text=Scrupulosity%20is%20a%20subtype%20of,of%20religious%20or%20moral%20doctrine.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scrupulosity<\/a>, a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).<br><br><strong>Cognitive and language difficulties<\/strong> can arise from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressable.com\/learning-center\/adults\/are-you-having-trouble-finding-words-try-these-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">neurological conditions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slt.co.uk\/conditions\/communication-problems\/processing-problems\/#:~:text=What%20causes%20processing%20problems%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chronic ear infections<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/in-depth\/memory-loss\/art-20046326#:~:text=Reversible%20causes%20of%20memory%20loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sleep apnea, or a vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a>.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/23350-hallucinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sensory and perceptual challenges<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>may stem from fevers, migraines, epilepsy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/common-sleep-disorders\/\">sleep disorders<\/a>, infections, or disorders such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/agnosia#causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agnosia<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimers.org.uk\/about-dementia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/how-dementia-changes-perception\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dementia<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-repair-and-optimize-your-temporal-lobes\">Repair and Optimize Your Temporal Lobes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Amen\u2019s advice for repairing and optimizing your temporal lobes includes the following strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engage in rhythmic activities:<\/strong> Participating in activities like chanting or dancing helps you enter a trance-like state that fosters tranquility and open-mindedness, promoting a sense of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/emotional-health-and-well-being\/\">emotional well-being<\/a> that stimulates and heals the temporal lobes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry (<a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/what-happened-to-you\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>What Happened to You?<\/em><\/a>) link the therapeutic, trance-like effects of rhythmic activities to <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/what-happened-to-you\/1-page-summary#2-ease-your-stress-response-in-small-doses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a subconscious recall of the womb\u2019s security<\/a>, where the mother&#8217;s heartbeat was a constant presence. Another theory suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/news.stanford.edu\/pr\/2006\/pr-brainwave-053106.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engaging with rhythm beneficially alters brainwaves, synchronizing them with the beat<\/a>. This increases cerebral blood flow and activity, potentially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-focus-2\/\">improving focus<\/a> and reducing anxiety.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice toning and humming: <\/strong>Using vocalization techniques helps induce relaxation, release pent-up emotions, and alleviate physical discomfort. These effects enhance mental clarity, thereby aiding the temporal lobes in regulating mood and cognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Sound therapists clarify that <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.soundstrue.com\/blog\/sound-healing-meditation-how-vocal-toning-can-deepen-your-practice\/#:~:text=Vocal%20toning%20and%20humming%20increases,of%20alpha%2C%20theta%2C%20delta.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toning and humming create these benefits by elevating nitric oxide levels<\/a>. This elevation promotes relaxation, mental clarity, and physical well-being by lowering stress-related markers like blood pressure and heart rate, and shifting brain wave speeds from the active beta state to the slower, more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/meditation-states\/\">meditative states<\/a> of alpha, theta, and delta.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Master anger management:<\/strong> Adopting a five-step approach\u2014focusing on relationship goals, identifying your anger patterns, controlling your breathing, employing distractions, and considering the effects of your anger\u2014helps reduce stress on the temporal lobes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Though it might seem easier to live with anger rather than address it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/anger\/control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it&#8217;s important to process anger because it sparks aggression<\/a>, an evolutionary remnant of when fight or flight were the only options to survive. In the modern day, the increase in blood pressure and adrenaline that come with anger are usually maladaptive instead of helpful, as they can damage your health and relationships.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you sometimes have trouble recognizing people or finding words? Are you hypersensitive? Why should you hum (even when you know the words)? In his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, brain health expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen discusses cognitive and psychological symptoms and links them to dysfunctions in various parts of the brain. One of these is temporal lobe dysfunction, and he lays out several symptoms and remedies. 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