David D. Burns Bücher

Für Betroffene ist eine Depression äußerst qualvoll, weil sie starke Gefühle der Scham, Wertlosigkeit und Hoffnungslosigkeit erzeugt und insgesamt demoralisierend wirkt. Gegen diese „schwarzen Löcher“ gibt es jedoch ein Mittel, das kein Medikament ist. David Burns beschreibt hochwirksame Methoden zur Veränderung depressiver Stimmungen und zur Verringerung von Angst, die auf der kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie basieren. Die grundlegenden Ideen dieser Therapieform sind praxisbezogen und konnten durch zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Studien bestätigt werden. Für Menschen, die unter Depressionen leiden und die sich selbst helfen wollen, ist dieses Buch eine nützliche Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung. Weltweit wurden mehr als 5 Millionen Exemplare verkauft. „Es freut mich sehr, dass David Burns in diesem Buch eine Methode zur Veränderung von Gefühlszuständen, die von den Fachleuten mit großem Interesse und sogar mit Begeisterung aufgenommen wurde, allgemeinverständlich darstellt.“ – Aaron T. Beck „Ein Buch, das man lesen und noch einmal lesen sollte!“ – Los Angeles Times

Do you sometimes feel down, anxious, guilty, or lonely? For years, we've been led to believe that negative emotions stem from personal flaws or mental disorders, fostering shame and a sense of being broken. Dr. David Burns, renowned for his best-selling work on mood therapy, challenges this notion, asserting that our negative feelings actually reflect what's right with us. By truly listening to our negative thoughts and emotions, we can understand their messages and move toward recovery. In his innovative guide, Dr. Burns presents a groundbreaking, high-speed treatment for depression and anxiety, built on 40 years of research and extensive clinical experience. His approach aims not only for the swift alleviation of negative feelings but also for the cultivation of joy and enlightenment. With inspiring case studies and over 50 practical tools, he equips readers to combat the negative thoughts that hinder happiness and self-esteem. You have the power to transform your feelings and embrace a more positive outlook. You owe it to yourself to feel great!

Are you struggling with fears, phobias, or panic attacks? Do you find yourself anxious about your job, family, health, or relationships? You might be unaware that these fears often lack a basis in reality. Anxiety is a deceptive state, leading you to believe false narratives. Recognize these cognitive distortions: All-or-Nothing Thinking, where you fear public failure; Fortune Telling, predicting disaster in tests; Mind Reading, believing others see your anxiety; Magnification, viewing flying as perilous; Should Statements, comparing yourself unfavorably to others; Emotional Reasoning, feeling on the brink of collapse; Self-Blame, questioning your worth; and Mental Filter, feeling unproductive. Imagine living free from worry and self-doubt, falling asleep peacefully, overcoming shyness, and presenting confidently. This is achievable. In this guide, Dr. Burns provides tools to conquer various anxieties, offering over forty effective techniques that challenge distorted thoughts and alleviate fears. He also discusses the risks associated with commonly prescribed medications for anxiety and depression, highlighting that these techniques can be more effective. This resource is essential for anyone tired of living in fear and seeking a path to tranquility.

Do you dread waking up each day? Feel discouraged about your life achievements? If you seek greater self-esteem, productivity, and joy, this book offers a revolutionary approach to improving your mood without drugs or lengthy therapy. Utilizing your common sense and straightforward methods, you can transform your outlook on life. The author, a leading expert on mood and relationship issues, presents innovative and compassionate techniques to help you identify the roots of your mood slumps. You’ll learn that your feelings stem from your thoughts; negative emotions like guilt, anger, and depression arise not from external events but from your interpretations of them. This insight can be life-changing! You’ll discover how to combat depression and enhance your happiness and intimacy without relying on medication or extensive therapy. Research indicates that two-thirds of readers of the author’s previous work experienced significant relief in just four weeks, with follow-ups showing lasting positive effects. This book provides a powerful tool for hope and healing in ten simple steps, grounded in common sense and proven effectiveness. Feeling good is within your reach—you deserve to experience it!

From the author of the national bestseller Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy comes a guide to mental wellness that helps you get beyond depression and anxiety and make life an exhilarating experience! With his phenomenally successful Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, Dr. David Burns introduced a groundbreaking, drug-free treatment for depression. In this bestselling companion, he reveals powerful new techniques and provides step-by-step exercises that help you cope with the full range of everyday problems. • Free yourself from fears, phobias, and panic attacks. • Overcome self-defeating attitudes. • Discover the five secrets of intimate communication. • Put an end to marital conflict. • Conquer procrastination and unleash your potential for success. With everything you need to know about commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs and anxiety disorders, such as agoraphobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder, this remarkable guide can show you how to feel good about yourself and the people you care about. You will discover that life can be an exhilarating experience. “A wonderful achievement—the best in its class.”—M. Anthony Bates, clinical psychologist at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia “Clear, systematic, forceful.”—Albert Ellis, PhD, president of the Albert Ellis Institute

In this breakthrough book, Dr. David Burns, M.D., author of the bestselling Feeling Good, applies the proven principles of Cognitive Therapy to eliminating the negative thinking and low self-esteem that causes loneliness and shyness. With sensible and sensitive advice, case histories, and revealing exercises, this step-by-step program shows you how to:- Pinpoint and rid yourself of attitudes that keep you apart from others - Master the techniques that make you feel and look more attractive- Deal with people who give you the runaround- Resist romantic temptations not in your best interest- Release inhibitions to conquer performance anxiety and enhance sexual pleasure- Develop fulfilling relationships . . . and more"Revelatory . . . Burns understands on a gut level."--The Chicago Tribune

Pokud máte ve svém okolí někoho, s kým si nerozumíte, tato kniha vám ukáže, jak s touto osobou rozvíjet mnohem prospěšnější vztahy. Nezáleží na tom, zda to je manžel/ka, sourozenec, rodič nebo přítel, či dokonce někdo úplně neznámý. Bude to ale z vaší strany vyžadovat spoustu tvrdé práce. Budete se muset podívat sami na sebe. Profesionální psychiatr a terapeut vás provede teorií (za použití četných příkladů z praxe) i důležitými cvičeními. Nejpozoruhodnější na této knize jsou hloubka a detailnost, s jakými Dr. Burns rozebírá různé formy efektivní i neefektivní komunikace.

Przetestowana klinicznie, niefarmakologiczna terapia depresji Lęk, poczucie winy, pesymizm i niskie poczucie własnej wartości można wyleczyć również bez pomocy leków. Książka wybitnego psychiatry Davida D. Burnsa zawiera proste i sprawdzone przez naukę zasady i techniki, które umożliwią sterowanie i kontrolę nad wahaniami nastroju i autodestrukcyjnymi zachowaniami oraz pokażą, jak rozwinąć w sobie pozytywne nastawienie do życia. Dowiedz się, jak działają nowoczesne i skuteczne metody zmiany nastroju, jak wychodzić z depresji i zmniejszać poziom dojmującego lęku. Ta wyjątkowa książka pomoże Ci: • rozpoznać, co powoduje wahania nastroju • zdusić w zarodku negatywne uczucia • pozbyć się poczucia winy • radzić sobie z wrogością i krytyką • pokonać uzależnienie od miłości i aprobaty innych • zbudować poczucie własnej wartości • czuć się dobrze każdego dnia.