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David D. Burns is an American author born in September 1942. His works primarily focus on psychology and self-help, with his most famous book being 'Feeling Good'.

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“Powerful new drug-free treatments have been developed for depression and for every conceivable type of anxiety, such as chronic worrying, shyness, public speaking anxiety, test anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks. The goal of the treatment is not just partial improvement but full recovery.”

Has Beens Goal Powerful Worry Type Drug Anxiety Tests Improvement Recovery Treatment Panic Public Speaking Shyness Phobia Panic Attacks Drug Free

Author:David D. Burns

“Despite their differences, pride, shame, and guilt all activate similar neural circuits, including the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, amygdala, insula, and the nucleus accumbens. Interestingly, pride is the most powerful of these emotions at triggering activity in these regions - except in the nucleus accumbens, where guilt and shame win out. This explains why it can be so appealing to heap guilt and shame on ourselves - they're activating the brain's reward center.”

Winning Differences Powerful Emotion Brain Pride Activity Shame Guilt Rewards Including Despite Regions Most Powerful Circuits Activate Nucleus Shame And Guilt

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“Guilt serves a powerful social function in terms of policing our behavior.”

Social Term Powerful Behavior Function Guilt

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“When two people respect each other, the ability to be vulnerable and to reveal hurt feelings can create a powerful emotional connection that is the source of real intimacy and friendship.”

People Two Real Feelings Hurt Ability Powerful Emotional Source Connections Vulnerable Intimacy Vulnerability Hurt Feelings Emotional Connection Respect Each Other

Book:The Feeling Good Handbook

Source: The Feeling Good Handbook

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Born: September 19, 1942
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Quotes: 53

Books & Sources

Feeling Good: The New Mood TherapyRelated source material

The Feeling Good HandbookRelated source material

Feeling GoodRelated source material

Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and AnxietyRelated source material

Ten Days to Self-Esteem: The Leader's ManualRelated source material

When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your LifeRelated source material

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