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Old Jul 20, 2014, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Gus1234U View Post
having sustained 5 major concussions, prior to severe brain function impairment from inappropriatly administered psych meds, i can attest to the brain's ability to re-route and repair. this is called Plasticity. it is often a slow and frustrating process, especially when compounded by poor care, retraumatizations, and lack of guided skill acquisitions.

if you find yourself loosing skills after starting a new med, do not take it lightly. some losses are permanent. it is important not to tolerate toxic side effects in the hope of lessening of 'symptoms'.

best wishes~
Gus
I'm so glad to hear others talk about retraining the brain and neuroplasticity. I have been working with this with struggling learners for over 3 years. It's has been researched and validated, I have seen it work first hand. It is the most amazing thing I have ever been a part of. It is catching on but it is still in it's infancy. For mental health issues - not very many professionals know how to implement it. Others are doing it for themselves or with professional without really knowing it. Some organizations are claiming to have a program to change the brain - the most important thing you can do it ask for the research - validation studies. PC and The "SmartBrains" website is doing a pretty good job of keeping us informed.

Check out Dr. Norman Doidge...you may see me use his quotes a lot.
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“Psychotherapy works by going deep into the brain and its neurons and changing their structure by turning on the right genes. The talking cure works by "talking to neurons," and that an effective psychotherapist or psychoanalyst is a "microsurgeon of the mind" who helps patients make needed alterations in neuronal networks.” Norman Doidge
Thanks for this!
Gus1234U