Feel Better Fast and Make It Last

If you want to feel happier, more optimistic, more joyful, and resilient, Dr. Amen's groundbreaking new book is for you. We've all felt anxious, sad, traumatized, grief-stricken, stressed, angry, or hopeless at some point in life. It's perfectly normal to go through emotional crises or have periods when you feel panicked or out of sorts. It is how you respond to these challenges that will make all the difference in how you feel¿not just immediately, but also in the long run. Unfortunately, many people turn to self-medicating behaviors, such as overeating, drugs, alcohol, risky sexual behavior, anger, or wasting time on mindless TV, video games, Internet surfing, or shopping. And even though these behaviors may give temporary relief from feeling bad, they usually only prolong and exacerbate the problems¿or cause other, more serious ones. Is it possible to feel better¿and make it last? Renowned physician, psychiatrist, brain-imaging researcher, and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen understands how critical it is for you to know what will help you feel better fast, now and later. This self-improvement book makes neuroscience approachable as it teaches you how to: Build habits that optimize long-term brain health and reduce the effects of mental illness Eliminate negative thoughts and rewire your brain for happiness Create a diet that supports your mind, boosts your mood, and lowers inflammation Overcome trauma and grief through seven practical strategies In Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, you'll discover new, powerful brain-based strategies to quickly gain control over anxiety, worry, depression, stress and anger, strengthening your resilience and giving you joy and purpose for a lifetime.