Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think

I already had a copy of the first edition which I had dabbled in, but this time round I have been able to identify anxiety as the problem I most need to address, so my use of the book is much more focused. The extra chapter on anxiety in this new edition is really helpful, in addition to the modifications made to some of the existing chapters. If there is one area in which the book could have been improved with regard to my personal needs, it would be to address generalised anxiety disorder a bit more. I have a general sense of unease which is difficult to pin down, and which is different from the more focused fears that people with other anxiety disorders tend to get. However I am, bit by bit, finding ways to connect my own experience to the exercises and examples given in the book, and I have already made significant progress even in the short time that I have been using it. If you plan to travel a lot and you want to keep using the book every day, I would recommend thinking about getting the Kindle version to use on your laptop or tablet (if your tablet has a reasonably big screen). The paper edition is quite bulky.

I've had this book for under 24 hours and already it's helping me. I was feeling totally like poo for the last week no energy, I just wanted to lock myself away, I've done CBT before but I wanted more I wanted something that I could work on slowly everyday to change my life, (so I'll review again in a few months) this book is way more effective than the course I did, it goes in to alot more detail about moods and anger and how our thoughts tend to be the reason we feel the way we do. A couple pages in, writing down the situation and thoughts and asking the questions you get guided to ask yourself made me feel so much better. My mood soon changed! And I felt motivated. The worksheets are great. It's kind of like a journel in to you're own mind. It is hard work trying to change the way you think and to over come mental health but it is totally worth it.

I'm currently working through "Mind Over Mood", as this book is recommended reading as part of my existing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) psychotherapy sessions. I understand it's a prominent and proven text, which helps combat, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias, stress-related disorders, relationship problems, to name but a few difficulties that people face and seek therapy for. The principles that it teaches are a valuable and essential on-going self-help accompaniment to individual therapy and individual needs. Easy to read, short, easy-flowing chapters. Numerous work-sheets, plenty of case-studies, and practical advice that has great resonance. No complaints whatsoever.

Never received item but recommend book

Highly esteemed authors. Life changing tips. Well presented. Very practical built on top scientific research.

Loads of check lists and useful information - but be careful won’t download on e reader kindle devices very disappointing so stick to paper back or computer/I phone

Excellent book Everyone should read this

Although this book was recommended by my doctor, I personally found it to have limited use, though there are useful tips regarding trying to adopt a more upbeat attitude to life., i.e. seeing the glass half full rather than half empty.

This step by step, practical approach is one of the most comprehensive books for CBT that I have come across yet. Very readable with great examples and plenty of worksheets to do your own thought and behaviour exercises. Very happy with the purchase

This book is a supplement for CBT practitioners and helping guide for those who would like to know how their thoughts and relevant actions brings significant changes in their life. The book has explanation of concepts such as automatic thoughts, core beliefs, gratitude, goal setting to name a few and packed with numerous worksheets which complements the concepts explained. It can be a reference book for students of psychology and psychiatry.

Mind Over Mood is such an amazing book for people who fight against depression, anxiety or strong moods as well... The approach is very pedagogic, clear, easy to read with a lot of exercices to practice. The book never guilts you for anything, on the contrary, it helps you to feel better and better, wheter you want to feel better about yourself or about the situations you are currently facing. The greatest is that you can download all the exercices for free on the website, so that you can do them again and again. I would advice anyone to read it. ANYONE!

I loved this book, because it it very practical.

I was advised to try out the first edition of this book when I was at the very beginning of my journey through depression/anxiety (when I was 13). For some reason (Stubborn? Overwhelmed?) I did not purchase the book. At a recent counseling session, I was once again recommended this book, and this time I got it. Now, at the age of 25, I've FINALLY learned that counseling sessions and medication are both essential for me, but it won't get me where I want to be unless and until I work on myself outside of sessions. That is what this book has become for me. A study tool; I almost look at it as a textbook - homework I need to do. And it's homework I actually enjoy. With this illness, it is often easy to believe that I am "different" and that no one understands or has felt these "crazy" things I think and feel. This book gives examples that are so similar to events/feelings/thoughts I've been through that it shocked me. I don't feel as alone. There are people like me who struggle to continue life, let alone enjoy it. Anyway, the bottom line is, this book is helping me through the ups and downs. I find the process of reading through examples and explanations and then filling out a worksheet about my own experience has been extremely helpful and cathartic. It definitely helps me to look at each feeling in an unbiased and analytical way that is so helpful for me. I would recommend this to anyone who with depression or anxiety. Whether you know a lot about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or are just now hearing of it, I really think this book can be of help. And when your depression is bad enough that sometimes you feel your life may be in danger, what is there to lose. If there is any chance that something can help, like this book, grab it and try. All we can do is keep on keeping on. Positive vibes to anyone reading this!