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Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering

by David A. Kessler
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Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering
Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering

Decoding the roots of mental anguish.

If you're intrigued by the intricate dance between our minds and the unseen forces that influence us, "Capture" might appeal to you. Dr. Kessler doesn't just lay out his findings from years of research; he weaves them into a narrative that connects the dots between addiction, depression, and everyday struggles. It's an insightful journey into understanding why we think and feel the way we do, offering a blend of scientific analysis, personal stories, and a touch of philosophical pondering. For anyone looking to gain deeper insight into the mind's workings and the complexities of mental suffering, this book could be a revealing read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering

by David A. Kessler
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ISBN: 9780062388513
Authors: David A. Kessler
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2016-04-12
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, Science
Related Topics: Mental Health, Personal Development, Psychology, Health, Medicine, Mental Health, Psychology, Neuroscience
Goodreads rating: 3.39
(rated by 633 readers)

Description

Why do we think, feel, and act in ways we wished we did not? For decades, New York Times bestselling author Dr. David A. Kessler has studied this question with regard to tobacco, food, and drugs. Over the course of these investigations, he identified one underlying mechanism common to a broad range of human suffering. This phenomenon—capture—is the process by which our attention is hijacked and our brains commandeered by forces outside our control. In Capture, Dr. Kessler considers some of the most profound questions we face as human beings: What are the origins of mental afflictions, from everyday unhappiness to addiction and depression—and how are they connected? Where does healing and transcendence fit into this realm of emotional experience? Analyzing an array of insights from psychology, medicine, neuroscience, literature, philosophy, and theology, Dr. Kessler deconstructs centuries of thinking, examining the central role of capture in mental illness and questioning traditional labels that have obscured our understanding of it. With a new basis for understanding the phenomenon of capture, he explores the concept through the emotionally resonant stories of both well-known and unknown people caught in its throes. The closer we can come to fully comprehending the nature of capture, Dr. Kessler argues, the better the chance to alleviate its deleterious effects and successfully change our thoughts and behavior. Ultimately,
 

Decoding the roots of mental anguish.

If you're intrigued by the intricate dance between our minds and the unseen forces that influence us, "Capture" might appeal to you. Dr. Kessler doesn't just lay out his findings from years of research; he weaves them into a narrative that connects the dots between addiction, depression, and everyday struggles. It's an insightful journey into understanding why we think and feel the way we do, offering a blend of scientific analysis, personal stories, and a touch of philosophical pondering. For anyone looking to gain deeper insight into the mind's workings and the complexities of mental suffering, this book could be a revealing read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.