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The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist, David D. Burns, M.D., outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life.

Now, in this updated edition, Dr. Burns adds an All-New Consumer's Guide To Anti-depressant Drugs as well as a new introduction to help answer your questions about the many options available for treating depression.

- Recognize what causes your mood swings

- Nip negative feelings in the bud

- Deal with guilt

- Handle hostility and criticism

- Overcome addiction to love and approval

- Build self-esteem

- Feel good everyday

Introduction	p. xvii
Theory And Research	p. 7
A Breakthrough in the Treatment of Mood Disorders	p. 9
How to Diagnose Your Moods: The First Step in the Cure	p. 19
Understanding Your Moods: You Feel the Way You Think	p. 28
Practical Applications	p. 51
Start by Building Self-Esteem	p. 53
Do-Nothingism: How to Beat It	p. 81
Verbal Judo: Learn to Talk Back When You're Under the Fire of Criticism	p. 131
Feeling Angry? What's Your IQ?	p. 149
Ways of Defeating Guilt	p. 198
"Realistic" Depressions	p. 229
Sadness Is Not Depression	p. 231
Prevention and Personal Growth	p. 259
The Cause of It All	p. 261
The Approval Addiction	p. 290
The Love Addiction	p. 311
Your Work Is Not Your Worth	p. 327
Dare to Be Averagel Ways to Overcome Perfectionism	p. 352
Defeating Hopelessness And Suicide	p. 381
The Ultimate Victory: Choosing to Live	p. 383
Coping With The Stresses And Strains Of Daily Living	p. 407
How I Practice What I Preach	p. 409
The Chemistry Of Mood	p. 425
The Search for "Black Bile"	p. 427
The Mind-Body Problem	p. 455
What You Need to Know about Commonly Prescribed Anti-depressants	p. 474
The Complete Consumer's Guide to Antidepressant Drug Therapy	p. 513
Notes and References (Chapters 17 to 20)	p. 682
Suggested Resources	p. 688
Index	p. 693
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