Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers

Our brains are doing our best to help us out, but they can be real assholes sometimes. Sometimes it seems like your own brain is out to get you — melting down in the middle of the grocery store, picking fights with your date, getting you addicted to something, or shutting down completely at the worst possible moments. You already told your brain firmly that it isn't good to do these things. But your brain has a mind of its own. That's where this book comes in. With humor, patience, and lots of swearing, Dr. Faith shows you the science behind what's going on in your skull and talks you through the process of retraining your brain to respond appropriately to the non-emergencies of everyday life. If you're working to deal with old traumas, or if you just want to have a more measured and chill response to situations you face all the time, this book can help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and get your life and brain back.

"Dr. Harper's writing style definitely held my attention and made me laugh many times while still informing me about some complicated neuroscience and health related topics. This book is a wonderful change from all the dry, dull, writing I usually read on a daily basis. I encourage everyone dealing with any of these issues or who who is interested in becoming updated in the recent neuroscience research to purchase a copy and start reading it today." Allen Novian, PhD, LMFT, LPC-S

"Right out of the gate, I'm hooked on Dr. Faith G. Harper's informal writing style and down-to-earth, DIY solutions to overwhelming brain snafus....Trust me, buy this book for yourself and for a loved one." Razorcake Magazine

"...it is written in such an unconventional manner, going against what one expects a psychology book to 'sound' like. The language isn’t just for effect, but makes the author relatable, unique, and much-needed comic relief for what can be thoroughly harrowing psychological issues." Axie Barclay, Portland Book Review

Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN is a badass, funny lady with a PhD. She’s a licensed professional counselor, board supervisor, certified sexologist, and applied clinical nutritionist with a private practice and consulting/training business in San Antonio, TX. She has been an adjunct professor and a TEDx presenter, and proudly identifies as a woman of color and uppity intersectional feminist. She is the author of several popular “five-minute therapy” zines on subjects such as anxiety, depression, and grief.