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How to Fix a Broken Heart

By: Guy Winch Ph.D.
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Summary

 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 self-help 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 the psychology of love and loss, 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 emotional healing and rebuilding self-worth after loss. Winch offers a toolkit rooted in mindfulness and coping skills to help you handle a broken heart and how to, eventually, move on. Divorce & Separation Emotions Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Witty Feel-Good Inspiring Human Brain
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I’ve just listened to this book following my heart being broken. I gave everything to the relationship and so the pain is raw and intense. I will probably need to listen many times to this great book. It does help and I can relate to the examples Guy discusses and the different stages and steps that occur and need tackling. The Social Media aspect is vital and as much as it hurts to cut ties I understand that Guy’s advice is totally correct. You need to have the courage and strength to carry such measures out despite the pain it will initially bring. The book was well read and well paced. I will listen to this book many times and especially when I’m feeling terrible about myself and need support. Thank you Guy Winch for this book and the help it provides.

Targeted help for a broken heart

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I personally, as a man, find it hard to come across good break-up books that speak to me and my situation. Whereas the case studies used weren’t exactly my situation, they were all very relatable.

Guy comes across in a very neutral way which is perfect amongst a field where people like to force their opinion/ perspective on you. The gentle, open, non-bias perspective was perfect.

Hit the spot

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Listened to the whole thing in one go!! Guy was so easy to listen to and he offered a great insight using some good subjects and relevant examples.

A really good listen. Made me feel quickly at ease

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Well-written well-narrated. The author seems like an expert in his field, has a clear way of expressing ideas & a great skill in telling personal stories.

Insightful, encouraging & very helpful book

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A very humane approach to heartbreak. We are often hard on ourselves when heart broken and it never helps us heal.

soul soothing

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