The Stress-Proof Brain

You’re reading this book because you’re stressed. You may be facing stress from some unexpected event or a developmental transition that creates new demands and uncertainty. You may be caring for a new baby, renovating a house, facing a relationship breakup or the loss of a loved one, starting a business, or facing unemployment. Or you may feel chronically stressed on a daily basis by an unhappy relationship, loneliness, weight, a chronic illness, financial struggles, or unrewarding work. Your brain may still be carrying around the emotional burden of childhood trauma or neglect. In addition, you may be dealing with daily frustrations brought about by traffic; bills; home maintenance; demanding family members, bosses, or customers; or an aging body.