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A review by left_unsupervised
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
I feel like some of the book was over my head, like it was meant for a medical professional audience. I did enjoy the stories of clients that were shared. My therapist recommended this book to me, and I do find it helpful. I go to therapy sporadically, twice a week, weekly, bi weekly, etc. I am more likely to go often when I have things to talk out and when I don't go I like to check in every few months just to stay in touch about my goals and concerns.
I think the talk of medications not having to be permanent or even used was interesting. There is a huge mental health stigma and some people do not understand that not all disabilities are visible. Some say to think of mental health like physical health meaning medication is helpful rather than a label saying you are crazy or damaged.
I feel like some of the book was over my head, like it was meant for a medical professional audience. I did enjoy the stories of clients that were shared. My therapist recommended this book to me, and I do find it helpful. I go to therapy sporadically, twice a week, weekly, bi weekly, etc. I am more likely to go often when I have things to talk out and when I don't go I like to check in every few months just to stay in touch about my goals and concerns.
I think the talk of medications not having to be permanent or even used was interesting. There is a huge mental health stigma and some people do not understand that not all disabilities are visible. Some say to think of mental health like physical health meaning medication is helpful rather than a label saying you are crazy or damaged.