A practical companion to the international bestseller Dopamine Nation, for individuals, families, counsellors, teachers, and anyone who wants to go beyond the narrative and engage in practices that will reset reward pathways for a more flourishing life.
In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Lembke introduced readers to her ground-breaking research that demonstrates how abundance itself is a stressor, contributing to rising rates of addiction, depression, and anxiety. Now, she''s written the workbook that we''ve all been waiting for.
Full of specific exercises, fill-in tables, and inspiring examples, readers will be able to more clearly identify the substances and behaviors they struggle to moderate. With the warm, authoritative voice we know and love, Dr. Lembke will share her valuable advice on how to undertake your own dopamine fast, reset your own pathways, and live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Praise for Dopamine Nation:
''Anna Lembke''s 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 Someone
''Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued. Lembke weaves patient stories with research, in a voice that''s as empathetic as it is clear-eyed'' - Beth Macy, bestselling author of Dopesick
''Radically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure, pain, reward, and stress. Turn toward it. You''ll be happy you did'' - Daniel Levitin, bestselling author of The Organized Mind
