by Jennifer Leigh | Aug 9, 2020 | Brain Facts, Food |
I had just gotten into bed after a long Saturday that saw me checking off a bunch of my Gotta-Do list when my phone started pinging. Message after message came in from a benzo buddy across the country. It was late his time, but clearly his excitement kept him from... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Nov 26, 2018 | Brain Facts |
I’m working with my colleague Dr. Mark Brady, learning more about the brain and how it is involved in what he calls, Sacred Relationship. It’s a powerful education he’s giving to me and I hope to be able to pass it on to others the start of the New... by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 24, 2014 | Brain Facts, Curing Fear |
I always blame AMY when I am frightened. You know, my right amygdala. In the limbic region of the brain. I was taught in grad school that Amy (as I lovingly call “her”) was responsible for my high anxiety and panic attacks. New research shows that Amy... by Jennifer Leigh | Aug 15, 2013 | Brain Facts, Coping Skills, Curing Fear |
I shared some information about the brain to a friend who in in BWS (Benzo Withdrawal Syndrome) and she asked me to share it here with all of you. This is what I told her: Put your hand in the air, palm flat, fingers pointing up. Fold your thumb across your palm then... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 12, 2011 | Brain Facts
One of the hardest things in benzo withdrawal is the negative thinking we are prone to. “I’ll never heal!” “This symptom is so scary I can’t cope with it!” “I dread tomorrow, knowing I will be sick again.” You know the... 
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 10, 2011 | Brain Facts, Curing Fear |
As promised in an earlier post, I’ll explain how a fist correlates to the brain science that will help you understand your behavior in withdrawal a bit better. Please raise your hand as the picture shows. Fold your thumb across your palm. Next fold your fingers...