In our culture, the suppression of emotion is a major source of stress and therefore a major source of addictions. Science tells us that not even in rodents can the link between emotions and mental organization be ignored. In her Berkeley laboratory Dr. Marian Diamond found improvements in the problem-solving abilities of rats treated with tender, loving care, and this corresponded with the growth of richer connections in their cortex. “Thus,” Dr. Diamond has written, “it is important to stimulate the portion of the brain that initiates emotional expression. Satisfying [one’s] emotional needs
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