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The Upward Spiral

Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time

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The Upward Spiral

By: Alex Korb PhD.
Narrated by: David deVries
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Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you down into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. Based in the latest research in neuroscience, this audiobook offers dozens of little things you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral toward a happier, healthier life.

Depression doesn't happen all at once. It starts gradually and builds momentum over time. If you go through a difficult experience, you may stop taking care of yourself. You may stop exercising and eating healthy, which will end up making you feel even worse as time goes on. You are caught in a downward spiral, but you may feel too tired, too overwhelmed, and too scared to try to pull yourself back up. The good news is that just one small step can be a step in the right direction.

In The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the neurological processes in the brain that cause depression and offers effective ways to get better--one little step at a time. In the book, you'll discover that there isn't "one big solution" that will solve your depression. Instead, there are dozens of small, practical things you can do to alleviate your symptoms and start healing. Some are as simple as relaxing certain muscles to reduce feelings of anxiety while others involve making small efforts toward more positive social interactions. Small steps in the right direction can have profound effects--giving you the power literally to "reshape" your brain.

Like most people, you probably didn't wake up one day and find yourself completely depressed. Instead, it probably happened over time, as a series of reactions to difficult situations and negative thinking. But if you are ready to reverse the trajectory of your depression and find lasting happiness, this audiobook will show you how.

©2015 Alex Korb (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved
Mood Disorders Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Personal Development Mental Health Human Brain Nervous System Happiness Depression Self Help
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Empowering

Well written and well narrated. If you want to get an understanding of, and thus a modicum of control over depression then read this book. It's not just for those on a journey of depression; I recommend it to those who live with, love or lead people who are on that journey too.

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Great strategies

This book was great. It explains how the brain work and reacts.
I loved the little type and useful strategies one can put in place.
I would recommend it to enyone who is struggling with metal health and everyone to help them to be more aware of how others are feeling and might be affected.

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Good evidence based teaching and advice.

Probably some of the best advice. Could do with some tools to help apply it.

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Things we know but don't know the science behind.

It was good to hear what we need to do to really stop the downward spiral of the black dog.

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Really helpful

Bite size enough to be digestible, yet deep and comprehensive enough to be helpful. I'm not a natural reader but this was really easy to get through, and very empowering.

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Excellent and concise

I read several books on this subject this is the best book in terms of conciseness and to timer point approach ..

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Stick out chest to improve posture!

The whole book is fascinating and worthwhile! If you want to understand the brain look no further!

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awesome insights!

loved it, making progress already!! it makes it so much easier to make changes when you know how its effecting your brain!

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Great book

Really enjoyed listening. If you want to know more about depression instead of just taking a pill, it's worth listening. Thank you for sharing

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Great insights in depression and cope successfully

Amazing book which goes beyond the usual pop psychology and highlights underlying dynamics of depression

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