Dopamine Nation: Why our Addiction to Pleasure is Causing us Pain by Dr Anna Lem

Description: Dopamine Nation by Dr Anna Lembke The New York Times bestselling psychology book on how to find contentment by keeping dopamine in check. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Mind THE 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. Flap All around us people are looking at their phones too much, eating too much, drinking too much. Our world is addicted to fleeting distracting pleasures that get us nowhere. Dr. Anna Lembke provides a clear way back to a balanced life. This book is about pleasure and pain: how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why finding balance is more essential than ever. We live in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, messaging, sexting, tweeting... The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. Weve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption. In Dopamine Nation, psychiatrist Dr. Anna Lembke explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain, and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. In essence, Dopamine Nation shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery. Author Biography Anna Lembke is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding research in mental illness, for excellence in teaching, and for clinical innovation in treatment. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries in prestigious outlets such as The New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. Review Anna Lembkes stories of guiding people to find a healthy balance between pleasure and pain have the power to transform your life -- Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneBrilliant . . . No matter what you might find yourself over-indulging in-from the internet to food to work to sex-youll find this book riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued. Lembke weaves patient stories with research, in a voice thats as empathetic as it is clear-eyed -- Beth Macy, bestselling author of DopesickRadically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure, pain, reward, and stress. Turn toward it. Youll be happy you did -- Daniel Levitin, bestselling author of The Organized Mind and Successful Aging[An] eye-opening survey on pleasure-seeking and addiction . . . Readers looking for balance will return to Lembkes informative and fascinating guidance. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *fascinating case histories, and a sensible formula for treatment. * Kirkus Reviews *Dr Anna Lembke is a whiz on why we get hooked on things - and how we can enjoy pleasurable things in healthier doses * Guardian *Explore[s] the dichotomy between seeking a readily accessible hit of dopamine - from our phones, gambling, or a bag of Fritos - and maintaining healthy, productive, stable lives. -- The New York Times[An] eye- opening survey on pleasure - seeking and addiction . . . Readers looking for balance will return to Lembkes informative and fascinating guidance. -- Publishers Weekly Long Description 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 Mind Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent and cleverly argued Beth Macy, author of Dopesick 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. Review Quote [An] eye-opening survey on pleasure-seeking and addiction... Readers looking for balance will return to Lembkes informative and fascinating guidance. - Publishers Weekly starred reviewLembke has written a book that radically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure, pain, reward, and stress. - Daniel Levitin, bestselling author of The Organized MindNo matter what you might find yourself over-indulging in-from the internet to food to work to sex - youll find this book riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued. - Beth Macy, bestselling author of DopesickAnna Lembkes stories of guiding people to find a healthy balance between pleasure and pain have the power to transform your life. - Lori Gottlieb, Dear Therapist columnist at The Atlantic, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone... fascinating case histories, and a sensible formula for treatment. - Kirkus Reviews Promotional "Headline" The New York Times bestselling psychology book on how to find contentment by keeping dopamine in check. Details ISBN1472294157 Author Dr Anna Lembke Pages 304 Publisher Headline Publishing Group ISBN-10 1472294157 ISBN-13 9781472294159 Format Paperback Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-01-19 UK Release Date 2023-01-19 DEWEY 152.42 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-30 NZ Release Date 2023-01-30 Subtitle Why our Addiction to Pleasure is Causing us Pain We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143264421;

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