Title:
I want to change my life : how to overcome anxiety, depression, & addiction
Author:
ISBN:
9781897572238
Edition:
Revised edition.
Publication Information:
Toronto : Modern Therapies, [2010]
Physical Description:
274 pages ; 22 cm
Contents:
A five-point plan for change -- The problem: Stress and tension. Negative thinking -- Stress management and relaxation: The key to relaxation. Use your body to relax your mind. Staying focused. Mindfulness. How relaxation feels. How mind-body relaxation changes your life. Helpful hints. A summary of how to relax -- Cognitive therapy: The power of cognitive therapy. Identify your negative thinking. Change your thinking. Combine cognitive therapy with relaxation. A one-month program for change. Thought record template -- Life: Begin with your self-esteem. Improve your health. Enjoy better relationships. Develop tolerance and compassion -- Anxiety: Overcome anxiety. Panic attacks. Post traumatic stress disorder -- Depression: How to recognize depression. The causes of depression. The road to recovery from depression -- Addiction: Understand addiction. The five rules of recovery. Relapse prevention. Survive post-acute withdrawal. Final thoughts.
Summary:
Discover a five-point plan for overcoming anxiety, depression, and addiction. Learn the symptoms, causes, treatment, and relapse prevention strategies. Learn new coping skills including a new approach to stress management and cognitive therapy and how they can help you. The book includes numerous exercises and a one-month step-by-step program to get you started. Dr. Melemis is a leading expert in addiction and mood disorders who has helped thousands of people improve their lives. For more information refer to IWantToChangeMyLife.org.
