Anna Lembke – författare

''Her stories have the power to transform your life'' Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone ''Radically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure, pain, reward and stress'' Daniel Levitin, bestselling author of The Organized MindTHE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER We are a wired generation. In these fast-paced times we are constantly bombarded by high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli. From texting to social media, food to drugs, gambling to shopping, we have become addicted to fleeting and distracting pleasures that are making us sick.In Dopamine Nation, psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr Anna Lembke reveals why our relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain and what we can do about it. Bringing together cutting-edge neuroscience with the gripping real life experiences from her clinical practice, Lembke explores how contentment and connectedness are essential tools in keeping dopamine in check. This is an essential book for anyone wanting to find a balance for a happier life.

Vi är en uppkopplad generation. I dessa snabba tider bombarderas vi ständigt av stimuli med hög belöning och hög dopaminhalt. Från sms till sociala medier, mat till mediciner, spel till shopping. Har vi blivit beroende av flyktiga och distraherande nöjen som gör oss sjuka?  

I Dopamine Nation visar psykiatern och bästsäljande författaren Dr Anna Lembke hur vår ständiga jakt på njutning paradoxalt nog leder till ökat lidande – och hur vi kan bryta cirkeln. Med stöd i modern neurovetenskap och skarpa insikter från sin kliniska praktik förklarar hon hur dopaminsystemet påverkar våra beteenden, vanor och beroenden.     

Lembke visar att vägen till verkligt välmående inte handlar om mer stimulans, utan om balans, återhämtning och meningsfulla relationer. Dopamine Nation är en tankeväckande och högaktuell bok för alla som vill förstå sina drivkrafter – och skapa ett mer hållbart och fritt liv.  

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