Feeling Good
CevvelaFeeling Good
David Burns · Psikonet Yayınları · 2015
Summary
"Feeling Good," written by David D. Burns, is a self-help book based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for coping with emotional problems such as depression and anxiety. By examining the roots of depression and the underlying negative thought patterns associated with this condition, the book teaches readers how to recognize and neutralize these thoughts. Burns notes that depression is a common mental health issue and that many people suffer from it. The CBT techniques featured in the book teach readers to identify depressive thoughts, challenge them, and reframe them into a more positive perspective. Burns explains how to apply these techniques using real-life examples and patient stories. The book also focuses on topics such as building self-confidence, forming healthier relationships, and improving overall quality of life. "Feeling Good" aims to help readers improve their emotional well-being by offering scientifically proven methods for coping with depression.
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“It is your own thoughts, and your thoughts alone, that make you feel bad; the only person in the world who persecutes you is you.”
“Feeling good is something you owe yourself.”
“Motivation does not come first — action does. You have to make the effort to get moving.”
“There is no such thing as perfection. It is the world’s greatest con game: it promises riches and delivers misery. The harder you strive for perfection, the worse your disappointment will become. If you are a perfectionist, you are guaranteed to be a loser in whatever you do.”
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
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David D. Burns’s book Feeling Good is an effective self-help resource that presents cognitive-behavioral therapy in accessible language, helping readers cope with depression and anxiety. One of the book’s greatest strengths is its ability to explain complex psychological concepts in a simple and accessible way, offering readers practical tools for recognizing and managing their own mental processes. Burns explains in detail how depression affects mental health and how we can reverse this condition. However, some readers may find the book overwhelming at times due to its dense information content. Especially for those new to CBT techniques, understanding and applying these techniques may take some time. Nevertheless, the step-by-step guidance and practice-based exercises offered in the book provide valuable resources that can help readers improve their emotional well-being. Burns’ scientific approach, combined with a narrative enriched by personal stories, makes the book a valuable guide for those seeking psychological support.