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  • The Upward Spiral

  • Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time
  • By: Alex Korb PhD.
  • Narrated by: David deVries
  • Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (140 ratings)

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By: Alex Korb PhD.
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Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you down into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. Based in the latest research in neuroscience, this audiobook offers dozens of little things you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral toward a happier, healthier life.

Depression doesn't happen all at once. It starts gradually and builds momentum over time. If you go through a difficult experience, you may stop taking care of yourself. You may stop exercising and eating healthy, which will end up making you feel even worse as time goes on. You are caught in a downward spiral, but you may feel too tired, too overwhelmed, and too scared to try to pull yourself back up. The good news is that just one small step can be a step in the right direction.

In The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the neurological processes in the brain that cause depression and offers effective ways to get better--one little step at a time. In the book, you'll discover that there isn't "one big solution" that will solve your depression. Instead, there are dozens of small, practical things you can do to alleviate your symptoms and start healing. Some are as simple as relaxing certain muscles to reduce feelings of anxiety while others involve making small efforts toward more positive social interactions. Small steps in the right direction can have profound effects--giving you the power literally to "reshape" your brain.

Like most people, you probably didn't wake up one day and find yourself completely depressed. Instead, it probably happened over time, as a series of reactions to difficult situations and negative thinking. But if you are ready to reverse the trajectory of your depression and find lasting happiness, this audiobook will show you how.

©2015 Alex Korb (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

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great information

I thought it was a really great book on understanding depression. I'm going to take some of these tools and put them into practise and see where I end up 😀

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Life changing - fantastic resource

I started this book in the midst of a depressive episode, it was such an incredible resource to me during this time and helped me to understand what was going on within the brain and then what changes I could do to get myself back on track. It is the only book I have encountered that easily explains the neuroscience aspect behind what is / causes depression without being too clinical and then goes on to offer lifestyle changes and suggestions to help reverse the effect of a downward spiral. The narrator is great, really easy to listen too and comes across in a very warm and caring way which really helps with these sorts of topics. I have re read this book 3 times now and pick up something new each time. Highly recommended for those seeking a concise guide to help you through the hard times, very uplifting read.

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great listening

i really enjoyed listening to this book. it can be confusing at times with all the science behind are brains. but overall i felt it helped me to figure out my behavior towards making myself, head to a downward spiral. lots of helpful tips to keep happy and learn why we act the way we do. it was also beautifully read.

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Too much technical language

Some good information and advice however with all the technical language there were times that I zoned out

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Provides Great insights to change your life

I started this book after reading Never Split the difference by Chris Voss. The book provides great insights into how to take back our life from the devastating cycles of depression.

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well worth your time

worth your time. nothing too out there but good to have all the advice in one place. very technical at times.

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Don’t waste your time and money.

I found the advice in this book to be very patronising and obvious. It’s like it was written by someone who has never actually experienced depression. Advice like “join a gym” or “go out with friends” are ridiculous suggestions for people with a condition that makes activities like going to the toilet or eating a simple meal seem like insurmountable tasks. Even the narrator had a patronising tone like he was talking to a toddler. What a disappointment.

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Loved all of it but the last chapter

This book is a wonderful collection of helpful ideas but readers should be cautious of the last chapter which discusses invasive techniques. I think t would have been much better if it had just left the advice for general readers to seek further advice from health care practitioners at this stage.

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A weight off my shoulders

The information in this book has showed me what depression really is instead of what I thought it was. Now I have the information and the tools to tackle my depressed brain.

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Must Read! 10/10 would recommend

It took me much longer to finish because I relistened to several sections multiple times! The content and explanations are fantastic - as a professional science communicator I found the descriptions and explanations of complex neuroscience easy to understand and visualise. Very practical advice that is relatable. The narration is also very well done - highly professional, engaging and adaptable to the topic. This is a fantastic book that I can’t recommend enough!

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