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Alex Korb, PhD, is a neuroscientist, writer, and coach who has studied the brain and mental health for more than fifteen years. He is author of The Upward Spiral, and adjunct assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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This book had an a lot of discussion of what areas of the brain are involved in various aspects of depression. I really didn’t care where in the brain the activity was. What I found interesting is that all of those self-care techniques we so often read about have a documented positive effect. It was nice to seem them collected in once place with why they help.
Some of the main neurotransmitters
Serotonin —improves willpower, motivation, and mood
Norepinephrine —enhances thinking, focus, and dealing with stress
Dopamine —increases enjoyment and is necessary for changing bad habits
Oxytocin —promotes feelings of trust, love, and connection, and reduces anxiety
GABA —increases feelings of relaxation and reduces anxiety
Melatonin —enhances the quality of sleep
Endorphins —provide pain relief and feelings of elation
Endocannabinoids—improve your appetite and increase feelings of peacefulness and well-being
Contents
Forward
Introduction
Part 1: Stuck in a Downward Spiral
1. A brain map of depression
2. Trapped with anxiety and worry
3. Always noticing the negative
4. Caught in bad habits
Part 2: Creating an Upward Spiral
5. Exercise your brain
6. Set goals, make decisions
7. Give your brain a rest
8. Develop positive habits
9. Take advantage of biofeedback
10. Activate a gratitude circuit
11. Rely on the power of others
12. Your brain in therapy
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Notes… (mehr)