Thrilled to death how the endless pursuit of pleasure is leaving us numb
Archibald D. Hard
- xiii, 270 p.
"Includes 7-step recovery process", on cover page. - Includes bibliographical references
Where has all our pleasure gone? -- The many pathways to pleasure -- Pleasure or happiness? -- Stress and anhedonia -- Saving our children from anhedonia -- When pleasure becomes a hidden addiction -- Sexual anhedonia -- Step 1: seek the right form of pleasure -- Step 2: recapture the joy of little things -- Step 3: control your adrenaline -- Step 4: use humor to enhance your happiness -- Step 5: develop appreciation and gratitude -- Step 6: master relaxation and meditation -- Step 7: make space for the things that matter