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The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time

This book is very good for those who tend to teeter on the edge of depression, as well as those who have fallen into the pit more than a few times. I know first hand about negative spirals, so the book's title appealed to me. I like the author's style. It's easy to understand, perhaps too easy for those who already know a lot on the topic. I really like the brief Neuroscience explanations for some of the positive psychology techniques. It gives me added confidence that certain techniques are not just B.S. I was already familiar with many of the concepts (e.g. the negativity bias), and techniques, but this book was very worthwhile because it gave me more energy to take action. The information on decision making was particularly useful for me. (For instance, I'm still second guessing myself about where to go for Fly the Skies.) I didn't think there was much I could do about this, but there is. It was worth the time spent for a few great ideas. And a little hope.

Nancy, very brave to vulnerably disclose. I think we have all been there at one time or another. You are not alone.

Now to get a little technical, neuroscience and the biology of social relationships, and plasticity in the brain, is now at the forefront of psychology and psychotherapy. In fact, I wrote a paper, and presented it twice before Covid-19, on the intersection of neuroscience, integrative medicine, and trauma. I called it Body Wisdom, Mind Sense, and Metaphor. I am fascinated by the plasticity of the brain, and what we can do to interrupt these negative spirals. I will certainly read the book and add it to my library.

I love how we are all coming in at the 11th hour with some fascinating mental health reads....... I just posted one myself.

Amy wrote: "Nancy, very brave to vulnerably disclose. I think we have all been there at one time or another. You are not alone.

Now to get a little technical, neuroscience and the biology of social relationsh..."

It sounds great! I'd like to read your paper. The most creative ideas come from the intersections of different disciplines I believe. I incorporated positive psych, social psych, and a few neuroscience ideas into my change management classes. Regarding plasticity, I would love to find a fix for my aphasia. I keep hoping that my brain will figure out how to rewire connections to help me find words when I need them.

I think self-disclosure is important in this area. I have a bad feeling though that I'll be seeing more ads for antidepressants. Especially since I searched a whole bunch of my kindle books for terms like prozac and suicidal ideation this month for our challenge. lol

I found this one helpful too - glad you liked it.

It is frightening how our interests are tracked.....

Check out my Lifelines Review. I'm hoping to create buzz for it, so the more people who see it the better.... I have found when you post on a Sunday night, especially the last one of the month, it gets buried....