Exploring how pleasure and pain coexist in the brain, this chapter delves into the constant strive for homeostasis and the tipping point towards pain caused by indulging in pleasurable activities. It also addresses the challenges of living in an abundant world with easy access to highly reinforcing substances and behaviors.
Today, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain — and what we can do about it.