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Richard O’Connor, Ph. D.
Known for: Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior
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Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior
In this book, psychotherapist Richard O’Connor explains how to retrain the brain to overcome self-destructive habits and behaviors. Drawing on neuroscience and psychology, he explores how automatic, unconscious patterns drive addiction, procrastination, and negative thinking, and offers practical strategies to rewire the brain for healthier, more productive living.
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The Dual Systems of the Brain: Automatic and Conscious
Early in my clinical work, I observed that people often felt compelled to act in ways they couldn’t explain: snapping at loved ones, drifting back into addiction after a period of recovery, or sabotaging success just when it seemed within reach. Science confirms what therapy had shown me anecdotally...
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How Self-Destructive Patterns Form
We might like to believe that we make bad choices because of flawed willpower, but in truth, most self-destructive patterns develop through reinforcement. Every time a behavior gives us temporary relief from discomfort, the brain stamps it as a success. That mechanism is the root of habits and, ulti...
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About Richard O’Connor
Richard O’Connor, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist and author known for his works on depression, self-destructive behavior, and emotional health. He has written several books integrating neuroscience and psychotherapy to help readers understand and change their mental habits.
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