'Her stories have the power to transform your life'Lori Gottlieb,bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone'Radically changes the way we think about mental illness,pleasure,pain,reward and stress'Daniel Levitin,bestselling author of The Organized MindTHE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER We are a wired generation. In these fast-paced times we are constantly bombarded by high-reward,high-dopamine stimuli. From texting to social media,food to drugs,gambling to shopping,we have become addicted to fleeting and distracting pleasures that are making us sick.In Dopamine Nation,psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr Anna Lembke reveals why our relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain and what we can do about it. Bringing together cutting-edge neuroscience with the gripping real life experiences from her clinical practice,Lembke explores how contentment and connectedness are essential tools in keeping dopamine in check. This is an essential book for anyone wanting to find a balance for a happier life.
Publisher: Headline Publishing GroupISBN: 9781472294159Number of pages: 304Weight: 216 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 30 mm
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Anna Lembke's stories of guiding people to find a healthy balance between pleasure and pain have the power to transform your lifeBrilliant . . .No matter what you might find yourself over-indulging in-from the internet to food to work to sex-you'll find this book riveting,scary,cogent,and cleverly argued. Lembke weaves patient stories with research,in a voice that's as empathetic as it is clear-eyedRadically changes the way we think about mental illness,pleasure,pain,reward,and stress. Turn toward it. You'll be happy you did(An) eye-opening survey on pleasure-seeking and addiction...Readers looking for balance will return to Lembke's informative and fascinating guidance.fascinating case histories,and a sensible formula for treatment.Dr Anna Lembke is a whiz on why we get hooked on things - and how we can enjoy pleasurable things in healthier doses
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