Can You Treat Habits and Addictions Without a Support Group?
Dear Dr. Burns, Do you believe that addictions can be healed without a support group? And if so, why is there no book by Dr. Burns specifically on addiction recovery? Ploni Dr. David’s Response Hi Ploni, Thanks for your question. I have a new workshop on addictions...
Why Do We Act in Such an Illogical Way?
Dear Dr. Burns, My name is Sonja and I am a student of psychology in Mainz, Germany. Ironically, I got my first depressive episode in the middle of my studies. After reading “Feeling Good,” I just had the strong wish to let you know how awesome and amazing...Does Tapping Work?
Dear Doctor David, I am interested in your Scared Stiff anxiety workshop, as 95% of my primary care patients deal with this in some way, and I would argue that it is more common and in some ways more harmful than depression. I am a fan of CBT. Question: is TFT...
Which Book Will Help Me the Most?
Dear Dr. Burns I suffer from social anxiety and depression. I feel that I don’t need to see a therapist and believe that CBT will be enough to help me. I have purchased three of your books: The Feeling Good Handbook, Ten Days to Self Esteem and Intimate...Is Suicide Justified?
Dear Doctor David, I read your book Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, with much interest. I think almost all what you say still applies today. But I have a question: in the book when you discuss suicide, you don’t mention physical pain as a reason. I...