Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

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Nina Simone's version, arranged and produced by Hal Mooney, was recorded in New York in January 1965 and appeared on her album I Put a Spell on You. It was not released as a single at the time. In 1994, Simone's recording was used in a British TV commercial for Volkswagen, and became popular. Released as a single, it reached No. 40 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1994. [10] Consider the fear logically. Take a moment to think about your fear. Is there anything you can do about it? Can it actually harm you? What’s the worst thing that could happen if your fear came true? What would you do in that scenario? Knowing how you would deal with your fear can help you feel less afraid. Paul Ekman, a psychologist and leading researcher on emotions, surveyed more than 100 scientists and used their input to develop what’s known as the Atlas of Emotions. Muse beat The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash to win best cover song of all time". NME, 22 September 2010. Cognitive distortions, which Dr. Burns introduced in Feeling Good, are highly misleading ways of thinking about yourself and the world. The following are ten of the most common cognitive distortions. 10 Cognitive Distortions

Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Distract yourself from your fear. Sometimes fear can become so overwhelming that it’s hard to think about anything else. But ruminating, or letting the same thoughts play out over and over again, can have a negative impact on your emotional state. It can also make fear worse. If you feel yourself fixating on a worry or source of stress, try to do something distracting. Listen to an audiobook or podcast, cook with a new recipe, or go for a walk or jog with energizing music. Pet Shop Boys' Always On My Mind tops cover version vote". BBC News. 27 October 2014 . Retrieved 28 October 2014. Dr. Burns will provide you with inspiring and mind-blowing case studies along with more than 50 amazing tools to crush the negative thoughts that rob you of happiness and self-esteem. When you record your negative thoughts on paper, it makes it much easier to see what you’re telling yourself. In addition, it becomes vastly easier to identify the distortions in each negative thought. Positive ReframingThe six-part programme premiered its first episode on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2020, after which all six episodes were released on All 4. Netflix handled international distribution and released it internationally on 19 March 2020. [4] Independently of Channel 4, Netflix renewed the series for a second and final season which was released on 4 June 2021. [5] [6] Plot [ edit ] Disgust can happen as a natural response to something you dislike. In some situations, you might want to work through or overcome your disgust. These strategies can help:

In addition to positive reframing, Dr. Burns outlines forty-nine other ways to untwist your thinking. I’ve included a brief explanation for each in my full book summary available here. Recommended Reading He takes an extreme stance that mental health is 100% caused by thoughts and you can just think your way out of anxiety and depression. He goes to such great lengths to discount all other causes of depression and anxiety – it’s ALL in the client’s thoughts.I agree that thoughts are incredibly powerful and, for me, these techniques really are enough to melt away my anxiety and depression. However, I’m a white, able-bodied, cis-passing person with economic privilege, whose thoughts were my biggest problem in the first place. I was disarmed at first by the informal, casual writing style and many(!) exclamation points!!! But that style grew to be charming, and the author’s self-deprecating stories helped make him relatable and credible.

10 Cognitive Distortions

a b Petski, Denise (7 December 2020). " 'Feel Good' Renewed for Second & Final Season By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 7 December 2020.

wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 15 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. People who would be offended by the negative comments about psychiatric medications or are skeptical about a one-size-fits-all approach to complex conditions such as depression and anxiety might not enjoy Feeling Great. Conclusion Despite all the above, there is a lot to like here: as said, there are lots of exercises, the writing is very accessible, Dr Burns (mostly) writes in a positive tone that can be encouraging, and he seems like a genuinely nice & generous guy. The techniques and cognitive distortions are well-explained, and his examples of positive reframing especially are practical and believable (I also liked his “Five Secrets of Effective Communication”). I appreciate that he did touch on psychedelic therapy, albeit in a short and perhaps overly simplified way.But emotions can serve a purpose, even when they’re negative. Instead of trying to change the emotions you experience, consider how you react to them. It’s usually the reactions that create challenges, not the emotions themselves. Charlotte Ritchie: 'Feel Good has been cathartic for a lot of people' ". the Guardian. 30 May 2021 . Retrieved 21 June 2021. Pidd, Helen (30 November 2006). "The Pussycat Dolls, MEN Arena, Manchester". The Guardian . Retrieved 31 July 2013. Emotional Reasoning (ER). Assuming because you feel some way that it must follow that your feeling reflects fact. Nina Simone - Feeling Good (Official Video), archived from the original on 22 December 2021 , retrieved 17 September 2021