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Chemically Imbalanced: Everyday Suffering, Medication, and Our Troubled Quest for SelfMastery,Used
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Everyday sufferingthose conditions or feelings brought on by trying circumstances that arise in everyones livesis something that humans have grappled with for millennia. But the last decades have seen a drastic change in the way we approach it. In the past, a person going through a time of difficulty might keep a journal or see a therapist, but now the psychological has been replaced by the biological: instead of treating the heart, soul, and mind, we take a pill to treat the brain.Chemically Imbalanced is a field report on how ordinary people dealing with common problems explain their suffering, how theyre increasingly turning to the thin and mechanistic language of the body/brain, and what these encounters might tell us. Drawing on interviews with people dealing with struggles such as underperformance in school or work, grief after the end of a relationship, or disappointment with how their life is unfolding, Joseph E. Davis reveals the profound revolution in consciousness that is underway. We now see suffering as an imbalance in the brain that needs to be fixed, usually through chemical means. This has rippled into our social and cultural conversations, and it has affected how we, as a society, imagine ourselves and envision what constitutes a good life. Davis warns that what we envision as a neurological revolution, in which suffering is a mechanistic problem, has troubling and entrapping consequences. And he makes the case that by turning away from an interpretive, meaningmaking view of ourselves, we thwart our chances to enrich our souls and learn important truths about ourselves and the social conditions under which we live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Chemically Imbalanced'? A: The main theme of 'Chemically Imbalanced' is the shift in how society understands and addresses everyday suffering, emphasizing the contrast between treating psychological issues with medication rather than through traditional methods like therapy or journaling.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chemically Imbalanced'? A: The author of 'Chemically Imbalanced' is Joseph E. Davis.
- Q: What type of book is 'Chemically Imbalanced'? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' is categorized as a Self-Help book, focusing on the societal implications of viewing suffering as a biological imbalance.
- Q: How many pages does 'Chemically Imbalanced' have? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: When was 'Chemically Imbalanced' published? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' was published on March 10, 2020.
- Q: What format is 'Chemically Imbalanced' available in? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What unique perspective does 'Chemically Imbalanced' offer? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' offers a unique perspective by exploring how the language and understanding of suffering have evolved, focusing on the consequences of viewing it solely through a biological lens.
- Q: Is 'Chemically Imbalanced' suitable for everyone? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' is suitable for readers interested in psychology, self-help, and those looking to understand contemporary views on mental health and suffering.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Chemically Imbalanced'? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' is a First Edition book.
- Q: What are some common struggles addressed in 'Chemically Imbalanced'? A: 'Chemically Imbalanced' addresses common struggles such as underperformance in work or school, grief from relationships, and general dissatisfaction with life.