John Lyman

“The human ability to imagine situations in detail comes from the right hemisphere of the cortex, which approaches the world differently than the analytical, verbal left hemisphere. The right hemisphere is nonverbal and processes things in more holistic, integrated ways. It helps us see patterns, recognize faces, and identify and express emotions. It also provides us with visual images, imagination, and intuition. These capacities can lead to activation of the amygdala. When visually imagining something frightening, you are using your right hemisphere. When you hear the critical tone of accusations in your imagination, your right hemisphere is involved.”
― Catherine M. Pittman, Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to Overcome Anxiety, Panic, and Worry