Being human often means reacting before thinking, repeating patterns we don’t fully understand, and feeling stuck despite our best intentions. This book is written for people who recognize those moments and want something more useful than advice or motivation.
Drawing from decades of clinical experience and a deeply personal journey, David Ellis explains how emotions, trauma, and early experiences quietly shape behavior. Instead of asking readers to ignore or suppress what they feel, Being Human: A User’s Guide focuses on learning how to regulate emotional intensity so clearer choices become possible.
This isn’t a promise of instant change. It’s a practical, compassionate guide for understanding yourself, interrupting destructive loops, and building a steadier way forward—one step at a time.
