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Feeling Good
By David D. Burns, MD
One of the best books around, this classic provides a therapeutic benefit just by reading it and doing the exercises. In it Dr. Burns explains how cognitive behavioral therapy works and how you can use it to help you recover and regain joy in your life. This book is ideally suited for those who are beginning to feel better and can practice and apply the techniques. |
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Recommended Light Therapy Boxes
Here are some different types of light therapy boxes that can help with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) or the milder "holiday blues".
The Day-Light DL930 is very large but produces an especially bright light over a large area. The next ones are much smaller and use blue light which is somewhat controversial but they have adjustable intensities and built-in timers. I like the Philips best overall - its small enough to fit easily on your desk or in your bag when you are traveling. It is sturdy and casts a broad beam of bright light that is easily aimed toward your face. The Zando Sunlight 365 is the smallest and the least expensive. If you are on a budget or travel a lot it can be a good choice.
Other Helpful Products
Since anxiety or stress overlaps with depression about two-thirds of the time, it is important to look at ways to reduce your stress. The CD's here are examples of products that help you meditate as a means to lower your stress level. You can also use a product like this stress eraser to learn a way to lower stress.
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Book Recommendations
There are over 6,000 books about depression in print today, not counting those that focus on bipolar disorder or anxiety. Many are individual accounts and anecdotal in nature. Relatively few books discuss the range of scientifically-based treatments and lifestyle changes that have proven reliable and effective. In particular, we look for books that can help you to make a lasting change in your life to prevent relapse and help you better manage your depression.
We also take into account what you need to do in order to benefit from a particular book. Some very good books require a fair amount of sustained effort to both read and to do what is recommended. If you are depressed when you attempt to work through one of these, you may find the experience frustrating and you may actually get more depressed. We suggest you read these books when you are doing well and can build up your knowledge and skills. Of course, active assistance from a therapist or recovery group will further maximize the value of your reading.
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