The Masochistic Brain: Breaking Free from Self-Inflicted Pain and Unwanted Circumstances

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Javier Ariza

The Masochistic Brain

Name: The Masochistic Brain
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ISBN: 9781965922224

Breaking Free from Self-Inflicted Pain and Unwanted Circumstances

Javier Ariza

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English

Universal Publishers
01 April 2026

The self, ego, identity, personality; Health psychology; Psychotherapy

The Masochistic Brain examines why people become trapped in patterns of self inflicted pain, emotional dysregulation, and unwanted circumstances. Through a blend of clinical insight and narrative reflection, psychologist Javier Ariza explains how automatic thoughts, attachment wounds, and learned survival strategies shape anxiety, anger, and self sabotage. Guided by the story of P, a fictional character whose journey reflects common psychological struggles, the book offers readers practical tools to interrupt harmful patterns, regulate emotions, and develop greater self awareness. It is a concise and compassionate guide for anyone seeking lasting emotional change.

By: Javier Ariza
Imprint: Universal Publishers
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9781965922224
ISBN 10: 1965922228
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Javier Ariza, Psychologist, is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Montreal. He works in English, French, and Spanish and has developed recognized expertise in helping individuals and couples navigate anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD management, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties. Throughout his career, he has guided more than 6000 patients using an integrative therapeutic approach rooted in CBT, psychodynamic insights, EFT, neuroscience, and humanistic principles. His work focuses on helping people break unhelpful emotional patterns and cultivate lasting inner peace.