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The Feeling Good Handbook :: 0452281326
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Dr. David Burns is one of the prime developers of cognitive therapy, a fast-acting, drug-free treatment for designed to help the clinically depressed. In The Feeling Good Handbook, he adapts cognitive therapy to deal with the wide range of everyday problems that plague so many (chronic nervousness, panic attacks, phobias, and feelings of stress, guilt, or inferiority). The Feeling Good Handbook teaches how to remove the mental obstacles that bar you from success--from test anxiety and fear of public speaking to procrastination and self-doubt.
Filled with charts, quizzes, weekly self-assessment tests, and a daily mood log, The Feeling Good Handbook actively engages its readers in their own recovery. With a new section on the latest prescription drugs for treating depression and anxiety disorders, The Feeling Good Handbook is an indispensable guide to help change thinking, control mood swings, deal with disasters, and feel better about yourself and those around you.
"A wonderful achievement. The best of what modern psychotherapy has to offer to people suffering from anxiety, depression, and marital problems." --M. Anthony Bates, Clinical psychologist, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia
"If you are looking for sound, workable advice on how to change your life a little or a lot, this is the book for you." --Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., Director, Center for Cognitive Therapy, New YorkEditorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
I suffer from mild to moderate social anxiety and depression and have for my entire life. Recently my anxiety has increased to a point that I was going to start taking medication again. I really dislike all the side effects of the medication and as a last resort researched the web for natural anti anxiety solutions that do not have these horrible side effects. While doing this I found many positive references to the Feeling Good Hand Book so I thought what could I lose and bought the book. I have been using the book for a little over a month now and I have easily reduced my anxiety from moderate to mild during that time. I am certain in the next six months I will be able to reduce it by as much again. I can not speak for others but for someone with mild to moderate anxiety and depression do not hesitate and start feeling better soon. Buy the book.
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Author: Guest
This book helped me to see some of my foolishness and help me to change into a normal person. I refer this book to people who are very depressed.
I also liked "The Power of Positive Habits"...it is sold out at Amazon but I found it for a discount at the Barnes & Noble website, or you can get it at "The Power of Positive Habits" website. ..the web address is the same as the book title and they are giving away over $1,000 in free e-books today!
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Author: Guest
I received the book in the condition as was stated and completely satisfied with it.
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Author: Guest
David Burns is done a good job on a great book. I studied and referred back to it on occasion, with good results. That's amazing since my depression has been very resistant to medication. If the voices in your head tell you to buy the book, maybe you need medication, but if you're depressed, try this first!
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Author: Guest
I recommend this book for those who would like to cope with the mild annoyances of life. The book is very readable. Please do not be put off by the cover. I find it tacky. But the contents are fine, especially as a first go at cognitive therapy.
It aims for normality. Actually I believe this to be the best alternative to the ridiculously pseudoscientific NLP (neurolinguistic programming). If you are striving for greatness, you will be annoyed and upset. This book is a reliable and scientifically supported guide to help you stay normal under potentially stressful situations.
Unlike NLP, it demystifies, and removes anything close to placebos or other devices that are likely to turn you into a delusional NLP zealot.
Its a big book, with loads of good recommendations and strategies, so it will keep you flexible. It also assumes that you are in positive control of your life.
In short, its a good book, with solid scientific reasons for its effectiveness.
Regards
DrLee
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