Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. In The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the intricate brain processes that cause depression and offers a practical and effective approach to getting better. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, this book provides dozens of straightforward tips you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life.
Whether you suffer from depression or just want a better understanding of the brain, this book offers an engaging and informative look at the neuroscience behind our emotions, thoughts, and actions. The truth is that there isn’t one big solution to depression, but there are numerous simple steps you can take to alter brain activity and chemistry. Some are as easy as relaxing certain muscles to reduce anxiety, or getting more sunlight to improve your mood. Small steps in the right direction can have profound effects—giving you the power to become your best self as you literally reshape your brain, one small change at a time.
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Alex Korb, PhD, has studied the brain for over a decade. He earned an undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Brown University, and received his PhD in neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles. He wrote his dissertation on depression, and has published numerous scientific articles on depression. He is currently a postdoctoral neuroscience researcher at UCLA in the department of psychiatry, and is also a scientific consultant for several biotech companies. He has a wealth of experience in yoga and mindfulness, physical fitness, and even stand-up comedy.
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Part 1:
Stuck in a downward spiral
A brain map of depression
Trapped with anxiety and worry
Always noticing the negative -- Caught in bad habits
Part 2:
Creating an upward spiral
Exercise your brain
Set goals, make decisions
Give your brain a rest
Develop positive habits
Take advantage of biofeedback
Activate a gratitude circuit
Rely on the power of others
Your brain in therapy
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海马最主要的功能就是将短时记忆转化为长记亿,这一过程就像对新建文件点一下保存按钮,然后让它储存在电硬盘里一样。海马就像是那个保存按钮,没有海马,我们将无法形成新的记亿。 海马尤其喜欢存储带有情感的记忆…抑郁的时候,海马的这种倾向会造成问题,因为这时海马会里加偏向于形成带有负面消极情绪的记忆。
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