You brain is an organ, an amazing piece of ...whatever its is made up of to make it think. I'm no brain surgeon (rocket scientist maybe) but we have consciousness and subconsciousness and all I know is that by feeding it information you think differently. And that is a vague example of my lack of expertise.
Here on BB forums we have often talked about positivity. I'm a believer of this. I have had, in recent weeks become aware of latest research that says that being positive too much when in deep depression, can lead someone into false hope, then disappointment which can lead to the depression being worse. That aside positive thinking works sometimes so we should embrace it whenever we can.
I went shopping today. I leapt out of our car to walk 40 metres to the supermarket. Just as I alighted the vehicle an old lady was pushing her trolley to return it to the store. (we dont need coins to return it as this town is too small). I offered to push it back for her allowing her to leave it to me. I thought about this simple gesture. It's effect on me. I felt good, I felt proud and above all I might have set in place an old persons faith in humanity. Effectively I was "feeding my brain".
How far can this self brainwashing go? Now that's a question. It can go to great lengths. We can actually program our brains, flood it with good deeds that can alter you perception of your worthiness. How often on this forum have we read that someone doesnt feel "worthy", low self esteem etc.? What can they do about it? Feed the brain might be one answer.
And the answers I'm suggesting like good deeds and there are others I'll suggest shortly, are genuinely good things to do for other people. So there isnt any cost. Could simple tasks you do for others subconsciously feed the brain to relieve the effects of depression or self worth without you realising it?
Some other actions that can feed the brain could be-
- a reward for restraint. eg a small chocolate bar for a week of dieting ( a common action)
- voluntary work. (I believe my attendance here this year has fed my brain of the feeling of worth.)
- replying to posts here. Often new posters here take advice and return the good will by helping others
- talking to yourself in positive ways. You have just had a small accident. "So glad I didnt get hurt" Feeding your brain of positive comments. It works.
You might know of other things to help yourself think better.
