Inside the Mind of a Psychiatrist: And... how to enter your own mind

After forty years as a psychiatrist, Dr. Art Smukler MD came to the conclusion: many of the difficulties that shape our adult lives are repetitions of emotional patterns established in childhood. Through stories from his own life and the lives of his patients, he explores why we repeat old hurts—and how greater self-understanding can help us break free.In this candid, story-driven memoir, we meet Jerome, who believed a microphone was implanted in his ear, Polly, who ran naked across a college campus clutching a butcher knife, Brian, the bullied teenager who needed permission to fight back. And a young medical student named Art Smukler, whose own psychoanalysis changed everything.Part gripping case studies, part practical guide, Inside the Mind of a Psychiatrist shows you how the unconscious shapes your choices and your life. Whether you're in therapy, considering it, a psychiatric resident, or simply curious about what makes us all tick, this book will surprise you, move you, and help you understand yourself.Also, if you like psychological suspense novels, you'll love Little Italy, The Secret of Carol Rosa, and Patient X. Read more