[s8e13] — The Anxiety Optimization

: To spike his anxiety, Amy introduces stressors such as rubbing a balloon to create irritating squeaks. Sheldon further enlists his friends to challenge everything he says and even attempts to join the girls’ "nightly crotch talk" sessions to unsettle himself.

As the experiment continues, Sheldon’s pursuit of anxiety transcends scientific optimization and becomes a detriment to his health and relationships. The Big Bang Theory 8x13 - "The Anxiety Optimization" [S8E13] The Anxiety Optimization

: Using an EEG cap provided by Amy, a neurobiologist, Sheldon establishes a performance baseline through cognitive tests. : To spike his anxiety, Amy introduces stressors