~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Thanks @PeppyPatti ... have an apple

Yes, neuroscience has helped me understand many mental health things are not about habits or morals or self control. Doing the work can help, but its no guarantee, and sometimes the work, seems life long. Also Justice doesnt seem necessarily an outcome for the work. Still so many mysteries for me.

@Cuddlebear haven't seen you in a while

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@heartathome

I'm processing it all...........

It's tough enough owning your vulnerable.

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@PeppyPatti wrote:

Dearest @heartathome

Teacher PeppyPatti

with us.

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There's this thing about the same forums which we will all agree

And you will too

We are vulnerable folks.

asement" (Amygdala): lots of peoples brains brain is stuck in the "basement." This is the part of the brain that only knows how to fight or hide. They are using all their energy just to survive his own self-hatred.

The "Top Floor" (Prefrontal Cortex): Empathy and kindness live on the "top floor." This part of the brain only works when you feel safe and calm.​

Because people around all of us are is trapped in the basement, they literally cannot reach the top floor. They doesn't have the "wiring" right now to care about your feelings.

When you are in pain, the "basement brain" sees it as a problem that is too tough to andle. Instead of helping, they lash out to make the "threat" go away.

It isn't that they won't care—it's that his brain can't care right now.

• I guessing that being here we all need to find our own pace.I got to read this all again

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I absolutely love the way you've explained this @PeppyPatti - I like the terms 'basement brain' and 'top floor' brain (oooh maybe 'attic brain' also works? Hehe). I often say 'lizard brain' (as this part evolved first and is common to most animals, reptiles included) and 'monkey brain' (due to evolution of social connections as survival) but I think yours is better!!

@MissGremlin hey beautiful thank you for including me in your affirmations. i love you sweetheart. bun xxx

You're so welcome my sweet @Bunniekins. I love you beautiful ❤️

For when your brain feels full.

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Support button not working atm @PeppyPatti . So you have an animal to take to the vet? What sort of animal? I hope the vet goes okay and you have a wonderful day!

Support button not working at the moment @Appleblossom Here's mine! 💜

Support button not working so here's my GIF to you @PeppyPatti 💜