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Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions
Johann Hari
4.22 AVERAGE
957 reviews for:
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions
Johann Hari
4.22 AVERAGE
Although not quite as engaging as his other works imo, still a worthwhile read.
I’m very conflicted about this book, and the author in particular. I had heard so much about the book, in the news and podcasts, that I decided to buy a copy only to later realise the author had been accused of plagiarism and some rather underhanded tactics with journalists. So I read with this in mind…
It’s written very well, and convincingly, and it makes a lot of sense, but the 7 types of reconnection should be obvious to us, which makes me sad. I suppose it grates on me a little that it’s written in a style to persuade you, with lots of research cited which helped my quibbles about the author, when what he’s saying doesn’t need to convince me. What I missed was a sort of action plan of things to do or try for each to improve your world. Without that, I’m not sure what I’ll do with the information, or if it’ll have much impact down the line, but it’s not really that sort of practical book.
It’s written very well, and convincingly, and it makes a lot of sense, but the 7 types of reconnection should be obvious to us, which makes me sad. I suppose it grates on me a little that it’s written in a style to persuade you, with lots of research cited which helped my quibbles about the author, when what he’s saying doesn’t need to convince me. What I missed was a sort of action plan of things to do or try for each to improve your world. Without that, I’m not sure what I’ll do with the information, or if it’ll have much impact down the line, but it’s not really that sort of practical book.
This was a fascinating insight into depression and Hari manages to use his own experience without ever becoming mawkishly self-involved. The value of the book is in overturning many currently established ideas about generation which are founded in little if any evidence. The picture that emerges is both more optimistic and radical. Ultimately reinstating environment as a large contributory factor.
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So much to take away from book on what we could be doing to help ourselves
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A thoughtful exploration of the author's depression/anxiety. The methods of medication and history of this response are contrasted against the role community and modern life in the support of individuals.
This is by far one of the best books I've read.
I started it early last year when I was trying to find explanations for my depression and anxiety, and solve it without medication, end it dropping it after a few pages because I got distracted with other stuff... Now I think It may have been the way it was supposed to be and end it up reading it at the correct time I should have.
Anyways, I got back to it some weeks ago and couldn't stop reading it. The book is not only written in an easy catchy way, is also full of research, and most importantly, something I have not really seen in self-help books is that it does take into account all the social oppressions that play a role in how we experience life and how that is fucking us up.
I end it up finding out the reason why I was depressed and anxious isn't listed in the book and rather as a symptom of ADHD, but if that is not your case, I highly recommend reading this book, because it gives a profound and not "chemical imbalance n your brain fixed with pills" narrow perspective. It makes you go deep, beyond the surface into what is really making us sick, it has compelling arguments about the mafia big pharma is, it speaks about depression and anxiety as symptoms of the capitalistic system that we live in and how it has done wonders to disconnect us from what we really need, but most importantly does bring hope and light into changing that, to not think we can't change been depressed and anxious rather that we have in our hands (and our collective hands) a solution.
Also, even if you don't struggle with depression and anxiety I still think is a must-read, because at the end is not only interesting from a sociological standpoint, but it would also help you to understand and be able to help better those around you who struggle with it and also, give enough tools for you to not fall into it too because at the end in the world we live today, we are all on the verge, one step away of becoming depressed and anxious if we don't change the system and our consumerist shallow western societies.
I started it early last year when I was trying to find explanations for my depression and anxiety, and solve it without medication, end it dropping it after a few pages because I got distracted with other stuff... Now I think It may have been the way it was supposed to be and end it up reading it at the correct time I should have.
Anyways, I got back to it some weeks ago and couldn't stop reading it. The book is not only written in an easy catchy way, is also full of research, and most importantly, something I have not really seen in self-help books is that it does take into account all the social oppressions that play a role in how we experience life and how that is fucking us up.
I end it up finding out the reason why I was depressed and anxious isn't listed in the book and rather as a symptom of ADHD, but if that is not your case, I highly recommend reading this book, because it gives a profound and not "chemical imbalance n your brain fixed with pills" narrow perspective. It makes you go deep, beyond the surface into what is really making us sick, it has compelling arguments about the mafia big pharma is, it speaks about depression and anxiety as symptoms of the capitalistic system that we live in and how it has done wonders to disconnect us from what we really need, but most importantly does bring hope and light into changing that, to not think we can't change been depressed and anxious rather that we have in our hands (and our collective hands) a solution.
Also, even if you don't struggle with depression and anxiety I still think is a must-read, because at the end is not only interesting from a sociological standpoint, but it would also help you to understand and be able to help better those around you who struggle with it and also, give enough tools for you to not fall into it too because at the end in the world we live today, we are all on the verge, one step away of becoming depressed and anxious if we don't change the system and our consumerist shallow western societies.
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This is such an excellent book! It would be great for anyone to read. I would encourage business leaders to read it especially.
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