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    How to Fix a Broken Heart
    How to Fix a Broken Heart
    How to Fix a Broken Heart
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    How to Fix a Broken Heart

    Written by Guy Winch

    Narrated by Guy Winch

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    Imagine if we treated broken hearts with the same respect and concern we have for broken arms? Psychologist Guy Winch urges us to rethink the way we deal with emotional pain, offering warm, wise, and witty advice for the broken-hearted.

    Real heartbreak is unmistakable. We think of nothing else. We feel nothing else. We care about nothing else. Yet while we wouldn’t expect someone to return to daily activities immediately after suffering a broken limb, heartbroken people are expected to function normally in their lives, despite the emotional pain they feel. Now psychologist Guy Winch imagines how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotion—if only we can understand how heartbreak works, we can begin to fix it.

    Through compelling research and new scientific studies, Winch reveals how and why heartbreak impacts our brain and our behavior in dramatic and unexpected ways, regardless of our age. Emotional pain lowers our ability to reason, to think creatively, to problem solve, and to function at our best. In How to Fix a Broken Heart he focuses on two types of emotional pain—romantic heartbreak and the heartbreak that results from the loss of a cherished pet. These experiences are both accompanied by severe grief responses, yet they are not deemed as important as, for example, a formal divorce or the loss of a close relative. As a result, we are often deprived of the recognition, support, and compassion afforded to those whose heartbreak is considered more significant.

    Our heart might be broken, but we do not have to break with it. Winch reveals that recovering from heartbreak always starts with a decision, a determination to move on when our mind is fighting to keep us stuck. We can take control of our lives and our minds and put ourselves on the path to healing. Winch offers a toolkit on how to handle and cope with a broken heart and how to, eventually, move on.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio / TED
    Release dateFeb 13, 2018
    ISBN9781508250562
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    Guy Winch

    Guy Winch, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, and keynote speaker whose books have been translated into twenty-three languages. His first TED Talk Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid has been viewed over 5 million times and is rated as the fifth most inspiring talk of all time on TED.com. Dr. Winch's work on the science of emotional health is frequently featured in national and international media outlets. He also writes the popular Squeaky Wheel Blog for PsychologyToday.com. He maintains a private practice in Manhattan and is a member of the American Psychological Association.

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    • 5/5
      Loved the book! Author really gives you different insights so as to start moving on instead of being stuck!

      2 people found this helpful

    • 4/5
      A perfect small guide to get over emotional pain and letting go of past. Advising everyone weather is facing problems in dealing with a heartbreak or even those who are not suffering , to get enough knowledge of how to deal with such situations for their future or even to help and support others.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Watched his talk and then read this. I went through my worst break up yet and I was in search of ways to make this pain go away. Safe to say Dr. Guy Winch's TedTalk and this book helped tremondously. It onset this ambition to better myself and it was the trigger I needed to start. Ever since I have been doing everything and anything to improve myself and work towards my goals.

      The book is short and to the point. It includes many good methods that could help you during a heartbreak. The title is exactly as is! Definitely a great read if you are going through this.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      You must read this book if you have heart break. Eye opener. Thanks to Author.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This book came to me in such divine timing. I have been looking for ways to continue my healing and I started the book with an aching heart and by the end of it I felt relief. Very good read

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I found it helpfull when you are going through a break up or loss. I think he contributes a lot by exposing how Institutions diminishes the importance of suffering a heart break or a pet loss. I've been trough both, and also the loss of my father, and I can see very clear what he points out.

      I would have like him to also talk from the point of view of the one that finishes the relationship and not only the one that is left, as there is also grief on that side.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Base on the case happen... He examine the condition carefully and give a great advice!
    • 4/5
      i think. love is the best doctor our life.all the best.
    • 5/5
      I felt he's telling my story, amazing book. Loved it!
    • 5/5
      This book is amazing! Everyone should read or listen to it! Totally worth it. And definitely will listen to it again!
    • 5/5
      Timely and concise. Excellent advice and perspective. Needed it. Loved it!
    • 5/5
      Thank you! This helped me so much. Still need some reading to do but thank you!
    • 5/5
      It was short and gave a lot of great advice.
    • 5/5
      Simple amazing audio book , thank you for this book!
    • 5/5
      This audiobook is really helping me dealing with my broken heart, and most important, is helping me to find who I “used to be” before my last very complicated relationship. I highly recommend this audiobook.
    • 5/5
      Thank you so much. This book really helps me heal. Recommended!
    • 5/5
      The examples given are encompassing the many possible reasons one can go through and heal. I went through something similar but I still may need to take notes and keep practicing.
      But at the end of the day they all are examples which aren’t what you maybe going through ... so it’s always good to talk to a professional and you know what it’s ok even if you are a bloke.