Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated,   ISBN:9780380810338

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I suffered from depression, on and off, for nearly 15 years of my life. I had been through therapy, and was also on medications from time to time, and generally they helped, but inevitably depression would return at some point. In 2000, desperate, a friend recommended this book and told me about cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). All I can say is that I remember literally feeling better as I read through the first chapter of the book. I have gone 10 years now without a relapse. Amazingly, the book taught me how to think differently about myself and circumstances in my life. And it stuck.

I would add that if you are depressed, please see a therapist. Think of this book as a supplement to whatever therapist you see. Also, try to find a therapist that specializes in CBT. Do the exercises in the book too.

Anyway, I no longer suffer from depression. And I credit this book 98% for that. It changed my life.

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While I do not usually leave reviews for the books I've purchased, I feel compelled to do so in this case because this book is an absolute gem!

Of all the self-help books I've read, and there have been a few, this one is the most comprehensive, clear and thoughtful. The message in this book is simple: Our view of the world and the way we interpret events and situations directly determine how we feel. Dr. Burns restates this message throughout the book and by doing so reminds us that we can help ourselves by learning to think more objectively.

I know that this book will not speak to everyone, but if you are looking for a book about developing better thinking habits, this book may just be the one you are after. In any case, if you do not find it helpful someone you know may.

I highly recommend this book.

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This is an excellent, well written, easy to comprehend book on how to help one's self with mood issues, from
depression to anger to interacting with others. Take it from someone that has been on the meds and dealing
with depression and anger- I love this book. Buy it and read it- you will be happy you did.

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Feeling Good is not only a great self-help book, it's a way of thinking. And by that I mean, it's your thoughts that usually cause the problems, right? Well, this book will discuss that and tell you how to use congnitve behavior therapy to get through this and onto feeling good. I liked it very much and would defintely recommend it to those who do suffer from nervous disorders. It's a great read that can generate great results. I also would recommend What if.? My Story of Panic Attacks.

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This book will change your life. The first 45 pages of this 300+ page book will change your life. Actually do the exercise it asks you to do in those first 45 pages and your life WILL change. I have started doing it anytime I start to feel down on myself, and wow, it helps me tremendously. This is a book you will read and reread and love and cherish.

As a quick addendum, I want you to know that this book is absolutely applicable for those of who are 'successful'--whatever that means. For instance, I am a 6-time published author (search for me here on Amazon), a bronze-star Iraq war vet, and even a motivational speaker---and a damn good one at that. And yet, I get depressed too sometimes, and I am often way too hard on myself. This book helped me to get over my harshest critic: myself.

Buy it. Read it.

-Monroe Mann
Unstoppable Artists, LLC

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