When Crisis Strikes

Stress is an unfortunate byproduct of modern living. When stressors like divorce, illness, caregiving, and loss are catastrophic, a brain under stress can become a brain in crisis. In this invaluable guide, award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Love and neuropsychologist Dr. Kjell Hovik explore how to heal the damage that prolonged stress can do to your brain and health. You can keep stress from hijacking your daily life by: Discovering how your brain works with your body's natural stress response system Learning how mental and emotional cues cause physical reactions like muscle tension, pain, lowered sex drive, and more Practicing the five steps to relieve a stressor's toll on your mind and your body Utilizing the tools to deal with any life crisis When Crisis Strikes provides hope and healing for everyone who has experienced the crushing weight of chronic stress. Includes a special foreword from renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, Dr. Daniel Amen.