Who Switched Off My Brain?

Yay! It's here. I received my order of the book and DVD by Dr. Caroline Leaf - Who Switched off my Brain?

This is the teaching DVD that flipped my switch!

Thinking on purpose is something that has helped me a lot in dealing with depression. The bible tells us to take our thoughts captive. In other words we decide what we think. Not every thought is our own and we don't have to think every thought that passes through our minds. Our thoughts play a huge role in our mental health!

Getting a different Dr. and getting my medication straightened out was another step up the ladder. And on the recommendation of my Dr. I went for CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). Over the couple of months I went for counseling I felt better and better until I felt ready to move on without it. That was an amazing day for me!

Then I found Dr. Caroline Leaf! Our church has this series as a Connect Course. There is so much information on how our brain functions and what we can do to heal our brain. But the biggest impact was a statement she made about forgiveness. Forgiveness is something I know plays a big part in our mental, physical and spiritual health. I forgave over and over again. It is not a feeling. It is a choice. However, it never occurred to me to repent of unforgiveness. Her statement was "Forgiveness starts with repentance." And, "the only way that you can break down a "bad" memory is through forgiveness and repentance."

What I came to realize in CBT was that I had a lot of anger because as far as I was concerned there was a particular responsible for my FMS and thus my depression. Even though I was sure that I forgave that person I kept blaming them.

Once I made the forgiveness/repentance connection and asked God for forgiveness for my unforgiveness, the switch flipped! It was the last step I needed to take!

I continue to watch my words and the confession of mouth as well as my thoughts. And I will forever. It is a part of a healthy mind, body and spirit.

This is not necessarily the thing that holds you back but I recommend taking this course because it will help you heal your mind!

In the mean time I encourage you to get the support you need through your church, friends, Doctor and counselor. There are a lot of scriptures you can fill your mind and heart with that are not only comforting but the truth of what you and I are in Christ.

If you are reading this because you are dealing with depression I hope you know that I really love you and God loves you more than you could ever imagine ! He wants you to live a full and healthy life!

Till the next post....