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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. "A wonderful achievement."--M. Anthony Bates, clinical psychologist, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia.
Synopsis:
Discusses how to overcome fears, phobias, and panic attacks; improve intimate communication, and cope with anxiety disorders, and includes information about commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs.
starina, September 19, 2011 (view all comments by starina)
I was hesitant at first to read a book that seems to promise a significant shift in the way one feels. It was strongly recommended to me so I checked it out, but had low expectations.
This book is actually pretty amazing! The main subject is about cognitive distortions - how we have automatic, negative thoughts without necessarily being aware of them. There are practical tools in this book to increase your awareness of these cognitive distortions and also how to untwist your thinking. Not everything in here resonates with me (there are a lot of examples of thoughts and behaviors - you can't have them *all*) but overall I have found this book to have a significant, positive effect on depression and anxiety.
You still have to do the work though. ;)
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"Synopsis"
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Discusses how to overcome fears, phobias, and panic attacks; improve intimate communication, and cope with anxiety disorders, and includes information about commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs.
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