Dawn Marie from Bronx, NY, asked:
Hello Julie,
I recently came across you on Dr. Christiane Northup’s show. What an awesome interview. Thank you both.
For the past few days I have been wondering what question to ask you. My mind chatter has been constant and my questions keep tripping over themselves, which is pretty much the norm with me. I decided perhaps I should start with just that … my mind chatter.
Can you please scan me and perhaps see what is going on with me in regards to the constant mind chatter? I feel like it’s holding me hostage.
A great deal of the time I believe I might be mentally ill. I’ve been diagnosed with severe PTSD and sometimes I think I’m just way too sensitive.
Presently, I feel beyond overwhelmed. My mom recently died and my dad is in poor health. I do what I can to help and have trouble saying no to anyone, especially family.
Trying to set boundaries seems to accelerate my mind chatter. In my mind, when I decline an offer to do something for someone, I hear what a bad daughter/friend/etc. I am, how selfish I am, and how unspiritual I am. I don’t know if I’ve even ever heard the real me in my own head.
I’m grateful for any advice you can send my way.
Thank you and bless you!
Dawn Marie
Hi Dawn Marie,
Thanks for your kind words about Dr. Northrup’s show and thanks for submitting such a great question. It’s one most of us can relate to.
Many of us, especially women, are conditioned to put everyone else’s needs before our own. Think about all the people we take care of including kids, elderly, husbands/partners, friends, pets, the list is endless. In addition, many of us are shamed by parents or other family members if we don’t do what we’re asked to do, even if it interferes with our own well-being. So, you’re not alone in feeling the way you do. I believe mind chatter similar to yours is more prevalent than any of us realize. Consider reading Dodging Energy Vampires, by Christiane Northrup, MD. It has many helpful hints on how to devise and stick with boundaries.
In order to get some information for you, I energetically connected to you in the Bronx and got an image of you in my mind’s eye. You looked like you were full of frenetic energy. Picture snow on a television screen when it isn’t working properly. My suggestion is to ground yourself.
Grounding is one of the best ways to release the extra energy in our bodies caused by exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) emitted by computers, wifi, cell phones, smart meters, etc. Among other benefits, grounding can help reduce stress, anxiety, and irritability.
Just walk barefoot or place your hands in grass, sand, or on cement for a few moments. During the cold winter months when this exercise may not be feasible, stand barefoot on a basement concrete floor or investigate grounding devices such as mats, sheets, bracelets, etc.
Next, be diligent about the food you ingest. An easy way to remember a healthy eating plan is, if God made it, eat it. If man made it in a factory, avoid it. When we eat a whole food diet with lots of veggies, protein, fruit, and healthy fats (like olive and coconut oils, avocados, grass-fed butter), it gives us the brain chemicals we need to calm our minds.
Lastly, consider meditating, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day. I use and recommend the Teachings of Joshua meditations. They’re all 15-minutes long and can be downloaded to your phone for easy access. Meditation is a great way to train your mind to have periods of calmness. Eventually, you’ll be able to reduce your mind chatter whenever you wish.
Hope this information helps. Sounds to me like you’re an extraordinarily caring woman and I’m delighted to meet you … even if it is through email.
