Focusing on my gut brain connection saved my life

by: Maryanne Peng

As a first generation asian american mental health was not something that was taught or talked about. I remember as a 6 year old I was sent to anger management class and growing up showing my emotions was a sign of weakness. I always wondered why I was more emotional than my siblings. I had my first suicide attempt at the age of 9 and I remember just feeling a lot of anger for no reason. As I grew older my emotional development did not grow in a healthy way. I was the perfect example of faking until you made it. No one outside my family ever really knew how my behavior was.

Throughout my adolescence I was withdrawn, had trouble making friends and was jealous of my peers. I wondered why were they prettier than me and how come everyone liked them and not me? Eventually this led to a life of self-destruction( 13 years of abusive relationships and 10 years of drug addiction) and only now I am learning what my gut brain axis is and how it can affect a person’s overall mental and physical wellness.

At 21 days old I had to have life saving surgery due to congenital issues. As a result of my congenital disease I started taking high doses of antibiotics regularly. Did you know that one round of antibiotics can destroy your gut health for up to 2-4 years. Why is gut health so important? Because our gut is our second brain and it communicates with our first brain. This is called our gut brain axis. Did you know that 97% of our neurotransmitters are produced in our gut?

Supplementing my body with the first ever gut brain-axis nutritional system was the missing link. Focusing on my gut brain axis has changed my life in ways I have never imagined. I no longer feel constantly depressed, anxious or have thoughts of suicide. I am able to be aware of my subconscious mind and not let it take over. I have finally broken free the cycle of abuse and addiction and I have never loved myself more. This is why I have decided to dedicate my life to educating and coaching people on what it really means to be mentally fit. To change the stigma of mental health so that it is more talked about. Too many people suffer silently, but we can write a new story. The gut brain axis holds the key.

Maryanne Peng
Phone: 562-395-2229
Email: Pengyt0310@outlook.com
Website: www.myamareglobal.com/26831