David D. Burns M.D. - Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

Pros: Many different action-oriented suggestions to choose from
Cons: If you dislike self-assessment, this may be a tough read

David D. Burns is a genius and a life-saver. After a dear friend of mine killed herself, I found myself even further than ever into what seemed like a neverending depression. A friend gave me this book and I can't even begin to express how reading it...

Pros: Useful, gives actual techniques that have quick and positive results!
Cons: Too bad everyone on earth can't read this book!

While I have been reading the original edition of this book written in 1980 (and therefore almost as old a book as I am!) it does not seem outdated. This book offers actual techniques that you can use to change your thinking patterns. While it is useful ...

Pros: A self-help book that isn't psychobabble
Cons: At times, a little too comprehensive

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy has done more for me than seven years of therapy and regimens of all of the medications currently on the market for mood disorders. It shows the reader alternatives to what so many providers prescribe for their...

Pros: good short term therapy tool, highly effective and easily understood
Cons: seems too simple, many do not follow through because it looks to simple to work

This Book and the workbook He also wrote ended up having more impact than 2 years of therapy with my previous therapist!! The ideas are deceptively simple, reading flows, but are really effective in helping depression and negative thinking. This author...

Pros: Organized, Informative
Cons: A little outdated

This book was very helpful to me and others I know who have suffered from depression and/or anxiety. The content seems to be common sense much of the time, but it is written in a very easy to read manner. It is very organized and helps clear your...