David D. Burns M.D. - The Feeling Good Handbook

Pros: excellent therapy. great assignments

Cons: none

Review: I do not like to get into my personal life too much, but I am going to explain something about me. I have had Panic Disorder for over 6 years now. It is really hard to live with and people look at me like I have a disease. I have a disorder that is it. I...

Pros: Informative, concise, practical and thorough

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: This book is worth its weight in gold! You can learn cognitive behavioral therapy techniques from an expert that can enrich or perhaps even save your life

Review: If you are suffering from panic attacks, your medications are not working and you cannot afford to see a psychologist, then I suggest you read "The Feeling Good Handbook" by Dr.David Burns.

"The Feeling Good Handbook" is primarily a self-help...

Pros: Great ideas for helping your negative thinking patterns

Cons: none

Review: I bought this book because I have agoraphobia. It is where you have a fear of open spaces, so badly that you have trouble leaving your safe place, for me mine is my house. All though I'm getting better, I still have trouble. This book is excellent. It...

Pros: Dr. Burns is extremely helpful and has turned around my life for good.

Cons: You should have a doctor (psychologist) in conjunction with the book.

Review: I am 20 years old and unfortunately have been suffering from very severe depression and bulimia for about 4 years now. After going through a horrible abusive relationship, I've never experienced such pain. I was on the verge of suicide and went back to ...

Pros: Excellent insight; focused and effective exercises; cutting-edge science; great value.

Cons: Insufficient emphasis placed on the dual use of medicines and cognitive therapy.

The Bottom Line: If you use this book in conjunction with qualified psychiatric care / proper medicines, I highly recommend it. If, however, you go it alone, the book is only somewhat effective.

Review: For over twelve years, I have battled moderate to severe chemical depression, general anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. Although I've found various medications helpful (e.g., Zoloft, Buspar, Klonopin), these only put you on a level playing field. ...