Imagine a tiny baby in the first few weeks of her life. All she's aware of is a mass of sensations. Cold air, bright light, a wet nappy.She has no idea where this comes from, what it is, what to do about it. All she knows is it's not nice. That's all she's aware of.And then there are some other sensations. The taste of warm milk, warm soft hands holding her. These are nice.When she feels something not nice, she cries and magically an adult appears, picks her up, talks to her soothingly. It's okay. It's all ...

myself Dr.. Vinci Sharma and I would be today talking about what failure actually does to the human brain. We've been listening to so many people coming and talking about their stories. Stories about failures, stories about resilience. Now let's try to really understand what the human brain really goes through during this whole journey and why this really is important. So let's begin with a very simple story of a 16-year-old boy who just like you all finished his schooling and then he went into college. He ...

I have a toxic relationship with my brain. This time it was during a math test just 3 months ago. I confidently wrote the cube of three as nine.Feeling pretty good about my life choices and telling everyone that I was going to ace the test. Then I got my paper back. Turns out that the cube of three is 27.My answer was way off. I didn't even get one mark for working. So, let me introduce you to this evil criminal that made me write nine instead of 27.The brain. It only weighs about three pounds, which is rou ...

Let me begin by asking you a simple question. Where do we live. Do we live in a city. Do we live in a town. Do we live in a house with walls and windows.If you really think about it, we live inside our brain. And everything we experience from the people we love, the choices we make and even the way we look at ourselves, it's quietly filtered a small organ sitting inside your skull. I'm Dr.. Chandan. I'm a neurosurgeon and my job gives me a rare privilege of not only seeing this organ but even holding it. An ...

Core Concept - The brain is likened to a computer with components such as the prefrontal cortex (operating system), limbic system (emotional headquarters), amygdala (alarm/firewall), and neuroplasticity (software update) [2][3][4] - A mental breakdown is not a sign of weakness but a reset mechanism indicating the brain's current wiring is insufficient [16] - Healing from a breakdown involves a process that may initially worsen symptoms before improvement [10][11] Brain Function During Stress - Constant stress triggers the amygdala, acting as a smoke detector, to sound an alarm [5][6] - During a breakdown, the prefrontal cortex, responsible for logic, memory, and problem-solving, becomes overwhelmed, leading to a shutdown of these functions [7][8] - Raw emotions from the amygdala, such as anger, aggression, and sadness, surge during a breakdown, causing a feeling of loss of control [8] Neuroplasticity and Recovery - Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to rewire itself, enabling recovery and growth after a breakdown [4][14] - New choices, prayers, and exercises can create new neural pathways, calming the amygdala, strengthening the prefrontal cortex, and restoring balance [15] - The brain that experiences a breakdown is the same brain capable of rebuilding and functioning effectively [14][15]