What Causes Habits and Addictions?
Copyright © 2014 by David D. Burns, MDWhy do we overeat? Why do we use drugs or drink too much?Many experts believe that people overeat because of emotional problems, such as depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, irritability, or stress. According...Fast, New Treatment for Depression
I cannot imagine anything more horrible and depressing than the belief that you’ve hurt or killed someone you love very dearly. To read about the man who thought he killed his son. click here. [polldaddy poll=7656873]“Bibliotherapy” for High Anxiety and Panic
Hello Dr. Burns, My name is Robert. I want to thank you. I WAS suffering from high amounts of anxiety and panic for weeks straight, until now. I have been reading your book, When Panic Attacks. I was fortunate enough to come across the “What-If Technique”...
Personal Experience with Depression and PTSD
Hi Dr. David, I want you to know that I was diagnosed with severe depression and PTSD when I was 17 and tried to commit when I was 19. I didn’t think I was going to make it to 25 years old. My psychiatrist suggested I get your book, Feeling Good. She said that I...
Social Anxiety
Dear visitors to my website as well as friends on Facebook and Twitter, If you are reading this on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.feelinggood.com where you will find tremendous free resources, including extensive blogs and podcasts for mental health professionals,...