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thejoyofbooking's review against another edition
4.0
This is an excellent primer on cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional schema therapy, best suited for someone who has not done this type of work before but also a solid reminder for those who have been introduced to it. The activities and exercises are structured to help bring deeper awareness to the concepts. I really like the continual emphasis on how your feelings are fine, but if how you feel about your feelings are causing problems, that's what needs to be worked on.
julesthebookgoblin's review
2.0
This had the potential to be a wonderful book. Not to say it isn’t helpful, but it is a neurotypical approach to emotions and cognitions characteristic of mental illness. Additionally, as a white man, I can understand your perspective when you make statements about the link between anxiety and avoidance such as “You have to go through it to get past it”. Unfortunately, not all of us have this privilege. I know far too many women who ended up in ditches after a simple walk home. I know far too many black men who were shot down while on a run. Our anxieties are real. We are not catastrophizing. It COULD very well happen. It has happened. Too many times, even in my own house, I have rejected unwanted advances and been met with disrespect and abuse from people I didn’t think possible. The reasons for our fears are more prevalent than you imagine. “What is the worst that could happen” is, frankly, a bit offensive. I could have my life cut short if I find myself walking home alone. Don’t get me wrong, I have a degree in Psychology, exposure and confrontation WORK, but they have to be adapted, not generalised. I am entirely comfortable with the discomfort of running into an ex. I am, however, not ok with exposing myself to potential predators and would prefer to avoid these experiences altogether.
magicineverybook's review against another edition
3.0
Helpful but a little repetitive with the anecdotes and rehashing things multiple ways. It felt a little, not quite condescending, but like you're being very "led by the hand" like people won't understand unless it's greatly simplified, but I did like the author's over all style and it is a good base to work off of
theforeverbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I think the one part of this book that I really liked was the way the different case studies come in to demonstrate what each chapter is trying to say. Reading about an individual who has experienced these same issues and overcome them was inspiring, and I think this would have to be the highlight of the book.
I also liked the idea of using tasks and exercises for the reader to try, though. I'm sure these would be very helpful for a lot of people, although I did not try many of them myself.
Unfortunately, I I just didn't feel like the book said anything new, and a lot of the information felt unoriginal. I always found that it was quite repetitive, and didn't have enough of a voice to really keep my attention for too long. I just found the chapters a little repetitive, and they all seemed to merge into one. I can take away a few different coping strategies away from the book, but overall, I don't think it was for me.
I also liked the idea of using tasks and exercises for the reader to try, though. I'm sure these would be very helpful for a lot of people, although I did not try many of them myself.
Unfortunately, I I just didn't feel like the book said anything new, and a lot of the information felt unoriginal. I always found that it was quite repetitive, and didn't have enough of a voice to really keep my attention for too long. I just found the chapters a little repetitive, and they all seemed to merge into one. I can take away a few different coping strategies away from the book, but overall, I don't think it was for me.
aashley916's review against another edition
5.0
“We are all human and, as such, we need to learn to live with the full range of emotions that have evolved to warn us, protect us, and connect us” - Robert L. Leahy
This title caught my eye because I struggle with anxiety and am always looking for resources to help with it. I’ve read a few books on anxiety and have been disappointed with most, but this book was different. Leahy is straightforward, but writes with empathy and understanding. In this book he shares how anxiety and depression affect the brain, the difference between thoughts and feelings, tips on healthy coping strategies, and constant reminders that discomfort is temporary and that all humans struggle. Leahy also includes helpful case studies and reflection prompts to make his points more meaningful to the reader. This is a book I found helpful and would recommend to anyone who struggles with mental health or has a loved one that they would like to learn how to better support. Thank you @netgalley @newharbinger for this ARC. Don’t Believe Everything You Feel will be released July 1, 2020.
This title caught my eye because I struggle with anxiety and am always looking for resources to help with it. I’ve read a few books on anxiety and have been disappointed with most, but this book was different. Leahy is straightforward, but writes with empathy and understanding. In this book he shares how anxiety and depression affect the brain, the difference between thoughts and feelings, tips on healthy coping strategies, and constant reminders that discomfort is temporary and that all humans struggle. Leahy also includes helpful case studies and reflection prompts to make his points more meaningful to the reader. This is a book I found helpful and would recommend to anyone who struggles with mental health or has a loved one that they would like to learn how to better support. Thank you @netgalley @newharbinger for this ARC. Don’t Believe Everything You Feel will be released July 1, 2020.
liana's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this book. I have been interested in psychology for years now; at some point I even considered studying the subject in university! While that didn't happen, my interest in the field was not lost. Leahy's book, however, is the first book I've ever read on the topic - for all my love for the field, I've never actually read a book on psychology before. I think I always found them a bit intimidating, so I kept putting them off.
Don't Believe Everything You Feel , however, is a rather "easy" book. It's not meant for an audience trained in psychology, so the language used is rather simple, despite the complicated, often difficult topics. I really enjoyed the 'lists' and exercises that existed within the book, as I believe they allow the book's readers to keep revisiting, and getting more out of it each time.
My favourite part of the book was the chapter on ambivalence and mixed emotions. I have always been a black-and-white, all-or-nothing person, so I often find myself struggling with accepting mixed feelings. For me, that was the most useful chapter of all. Overall, a quick, and informative read on a very interesting topic, with a very enlightening approach of its subject.
An ARC was provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Don't Believe Everything You Feel , however, is a rather "easy" book. It's not meant for an audience trained in psychology, so the language used is rather simple, despite the complicated, often difficult topics. I really enjoyed the 'lists' and exercises that existed within the book, as I believe they allow the book's readers to keep revisiting, and getting more out of it each time.
My favourite part of the book was the chapter on ambivalence and mixed emotions. I have always been a black-and-white, all-or-nothing person, so I often find myself struggling with accepting mixed feelings. For me, that was the most useful chapter of all. Overall, a quick, and informative read on a very interesting topic, with a very enlightening approach of its subject.
An ARC was provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
kaitgriffin's review against another edition
3.0
I have read a few books about anxiety and depression and found them very helpful and enjoyable. I found this to be rather simplistic and not a good fit for me.
pvn's review
4.0
Really good stuff. Practical. Readers will likely learn some new ideas as well as be reminded of things they already knew. I'm sure this will be helpful for lots of people.
Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!
Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!
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