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Do We Have a “Self?” / Truth vs. Happiness

Do We Have a “Self?” / Truth vs. Happiness

Hi Dr. Burns, Being as you love my questions here is another.ย It is a heavy philosophical one but don’t feel the need to give a long answer. The question is: Should we believe what is true or what makes us happy? Albert Ellis, in his book “the Myth of Self...
Is Happiness a Distortion?

Is Happiness a Distortion?

Hi Dr. David Burns, I am confused about the idea that depression and anxiety result from distorted thoughts. For example, you say that anxiety always results from the distortion called Fortune Tellingโ€”making unrealistic negative predictions that something terrible is...
How to Find Your “True Calling” in Life!

How to Find Your “True Calling” in Life!

Dear David, First of all, I would like to tell you that using the methods in your many wonderful books has changed my life!! I have a question and it would be great to get your input. I work as a team leader/software engineer in a software company. I like my...
What if the People Around Me are Not Real?

What if the People Around Me are Not Real?

Hi Dr. Burns, I have read your book, Feeling Good, and now Iโ€™m reading your more recent book, When Panic Attacks. I done a Cost-Benefit analysis for one of my negative thoughts and that helped me greatly. I also found some cognitive distortions in my negative thoughts...