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]

[Applause] When you first enter my room, you immediately encounter a marquee box with the phrase remember the sting sitting on top of the dresser in front of my bed. It's a reference to the summer of 2023 when I was stung by bee for the first time. I also lost my mind.That summer, I developed psychosis, which is defined as a disconnect from reality characterized by symptoms including but not limited to grandio thinking, erratic behavior, violent tendencies, and fragmented thought patterns. In psychosis, unr ...