Beat Depression And Anxiety By Changing Your Brain: With Simple Practices That Will Improve Your Life

by Debbie Hampton

The key to overcoming depression and anxiety and to stop living a numb, fear-based existence is in your head. Literally. By taking control of your mind and thoughts and adopting brain healthy habits, you can harness the super power we all were born with, your brain’s proven ability to change itself, neuroplasticity, to optimize operation, change negative thinking patterns, and actually alter the chemical balance and physical form and function of your brain so that happy and healthy become your default. Change your brain, change your life. I know. I did it - but only after a decade of depression ending in a suicide attempt that left me with a seriously compromised brain. In healing my brain, I healed my life. You can do it too. (No brain injury required.) I’ll tell you, in plain English backed up by science, how you can improve your brain and life through simple diet and exercise mindfulness and meditation responding rather than reacting gratitude and forgiveness making friends with fear visualization, thought reframing, and more. "This book is a wonderful source of insight and understanding from someone who knows firsthand the transformative powers of the brain's plasticity." Dr. Michael Merzenich, world authority on brain plasticity and author of How the New Science of Brain Plasticity Can Change Your Life. "Debbie Hampton gives a behind the scenes look at the workings of the mind and brain, and draws from some of the leading scientists and teachers of our time. But more than that, she weaves her own powerful story of recovery from brain injury into each chapter. She provides a refreshing and personal look into mindfulness, neuroplasticity and recovery from someone who has travelled the journey. A remarkable book that is beautifully written, compassionate and wise." Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, writer, and founder of Your Brain Health.

Genres: Self Help

64 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2015

Reviews

[Amy Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short, easy chapters on simple mental health practices. Not too many new ones but it is nice to be reminded how to live well. The writing style didn't feel quite as professional or polished as I would have liked and I'm confident there are better books available on the same topic, but her hectic life story woven through the book in anecdotes was quite interesting.

[Lydia Rufus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite the decidedly obnoxious cover, this book is full of creative and helpful ways to grow your brain healthier using neuroplasticity. I appreciate the short succinct chapters and friendly tone of the author. She's been through the mud herself, so knows what she's on about.

[carroll gumm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Change your brain, Change your life.

I have a brain disorder and every page of this book has helped me realize that there is hope and a step by step way to have that feel good feeling again. Debbie's life story of resilience and strength in the face of tragedy and depression is a way to let everyone know there is always a way out of darkness into the light of self love and hope. If you like a real page turner, I recommend this book to you.