Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy - David Burns
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental diseases in the world, impacting 18% of the population in the United States each year. However, for many people, the road to recovery appears overwhelming, unending, or utterly out of reach. The good news is that depression symptoms such as worry, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other "black holes" can be relieved. In "Feeling Good", renowned psychiatrist David D. Burns, M.D., discusses the extraordinary, scientifically proven procedures that will instantly improve your spirits and help you create a positive attitude toward life, allowing you to:
- Put a stop to unpleasant emotions.
- Recognize the source of your mood fluctuations.
- Deal with your guilt.
- Handle animosity and criticism with care.
- Overcome your dependence on love and acceptance.
- Increase your self-esteem.
- Feel good every day.
This game-changing book has helped millions of people overcome negative thoughts and find joy in their daily lives. You owe it to yourself to BE HAPPY! The groundbreaking book that popularized Dr. Aaron T. Beck's cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and has helped millions overcome symptoms of despair and gain more self-esteem comes from renowned psychiatrist Dr. David D. Burns. Dr. David F. Maas, English Professor at Ambassador University considers David Burns' "Feeling Good" to be one of the most important works of the last third of the twentieth century.
Pros:
- interesting
- easy to read
- helpful exercises
Cons:
- an overwhelming amount of information
