{"product_id":"untangling-the-mind-why-we-behave-the-way-we-do-9780062127778","title":"Untangling the Mind: Why We Behave the Way We Do","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon't let emotions--your own, or someone else's--control your life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeling extreme emotion is part of being human. We may feel overwhelming joy at the birth of a child, crippling terror at the sight of an intruder in our home, or unbearable sadness upon the death of a loved one. While we may be surprised at the force of our feelings, they are normal and are not a cause for concern. What's concerning is when strong emotions cause us to spin out of control and make us behave in ways we later wish we hadn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUntangling the Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. George explains how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Identify the difference between a legitimate emotional reaction and a pathological one\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Understand the biological basis of your hard-wired reactions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Recognize why your distress is caused by a neurological malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. George, a psychiatrist, has accessed the most cutting-edge technology, such as fMRI, facial analysis, PET scans, and chemical infusions. With this technology, he is able to provide a deep understanding of the inner workings of the brain that can portray a clear picture of what happens--chemically and physically--when we get depressed, act out, or fall into an addiction. Once we understand what happens, we can start to live a calmer, more harmonious life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge, David Theodore:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eTed George, M.D., board-certified in psychiatry and internal medicine, is an associate clinical director at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and a clinical professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. George has presented before numerous professional groups, such as the American Psychiatric Association, American Neuropsychiatric Association, and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBerger, Lisa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLisa Berger has written numerous popular nonfiction books, most of which deal with psychiatry, mental illness, and neuroscience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459904246034,"sku":"9780062127778","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a23daf3b-8875-46c3-bba2-5d69610bf25b.jpg?v=1730013556","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/untangling-the-mind-why-we-behave-the-way-we-do-9780062127778","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}