Book given to me by my Doc

[Overcomer]

Yesterday I went to my doc who not only is my doctor but also is like my counselor.  She told me the problem with me and my mom is that the neuropathways in my brain are so hard wired with bitterness and anger and resentment and rage that the mere sight of her triggers something in me that puts me over the top - despite what she does - it is just HER!!

So she gave me a book so I can try to undo these brain triggers.

The book si WHO SWITCHED OFF MY BRAIN - CONTROLLING TOXIC THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS BY DR. CAROLINE LEAF....

I will let you know....I have two chapters down....

[Leah]

"WHO SWITCHED OFF MY BRAIN - CONTROLLING TOXIC THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS BY DR. CAROLINE LEAF"

Just looked at the details of your book on amazon, Kelly

and read this review:

... "I was thrilled to read this book. I had been studying and teaching about renewing our minds in the Truth of God's Word and learning how to take thoughts captive. Dr. Leaf in this book gives a great summary of this and takes it to the next level of how God created our brains and how current research is in line with what God asks us to do to find His peace and be healthier mentally, spiritually and physically."


Reads like a good book, Kelly, and I discern that it may be the answer to your prayers. 

Sincerely praying for a breakthough for you, Kelly, to have precious peace in your heart, and your mind wonderfully renewed, and equipped, for a blessed new life ahead. 

I am truly delighted that you have a wonderful new life to look forward to, for you have such a blessing entering into your life later on this year, a little grandbaby.

Every blessing for you and all your family,

Love, Leah

[Overcomer]

Thanks Leah.....and although this author proclaims to be a Christian she lectures to groups not "Christian oriented."  Because the research is on the brain there is a lot of science involved.  I like this.  I have always thought people could spiritualize anything and think if they pray enough then they will be healed!!  I believe I have to do something other than to pray to get well.  I need to take meds.  I need to understand my triggers and why they trigger me, etc.  I look forward to health and happiness as well.  The past two days I have gone to Jazzercise.....it has been fun!!

[Leah]

Thanks Leah.....and although this author proclaims to be a Christian she lectures to groups not "Christian oriented."  Because the research is on the brain there is a lot of science involved.  I like this.  I have always thought people could spiritualize anything and think if they pray enough then they will be healed!!  I believe I have to do something other than to pray to get well.  I need to take meds.  I need to understand my triggers and why they trigger me, etc.  I look forward to health and happiness as well.  The past two days I have gone to Jazzercise.....it has been fun!!

I so agree with you Kelly.  After all, God gave us doctors and medicine!

Personally, I was chastized by my previous "spiritually abusive church" for having an operation - yet, if I had listened to them, I would not be here today, and that's a true fact.

"Jazzercise" sounds really interesting and fun too.  I love "Exercising" to music -- but not brain thumping "aerobics" which bores me to tears.

Love, Leah

[Overcomer]

It's actually dancing so it brought back my cheerleading days.  My friend that went has no rhythm so it was harder for her.  But it didn't wind me too much and I am not sore today so I guess it was a WIN!!  Plus they say it helps with stress and LORD KNOWS I NEED THAT!

[sKePTiKal]

Kelly - sometimes the "way out" looks a whole lot clearer from the science point of view**... I hope this book gives you some ideas that make sense. If nothing else, maybe new tools to help yourself...

** the left-right brain topics we had really opened me up to some new stuff about me...

[Overcomer]

I had heard about how traumas lock a neuro thing in your brain so you never forget it unless it is so traumatic that you bury it.  But if you feed those negative thoughts they grow legs and it gets worse.  We have to shrink those trees.  do not know how yet.