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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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“Negative thinking patterns can be immensely deceptive and persuasive, and change is rarely easy. But with patience and persistence, I believe that nearly all individuals suffering from depression can improve and experience a sense of joy and self-esteem once again.”

Thinking Believe Self Joy Suffering Individual I Believe Easy Self Esteem Negative Patterns Esteem Persistence Deceptive Persuasive Negative Thinking Patience And Persistence

Book:Ten Days to Self-Esteem: The Leader's Manual

Source: Ten Days to Self-Esteem: The Leader's Manual

“What sentence will you choose to impose on yourself? Are you willing to stop suffering and making yourself miserable when your sentence has expired? This would at least be a responsible way to punish yourself because it would be time-limited.”

Way Would Be Suffering Willing Responsible Sentences Miserable You Choose Expired

Book:Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

Source: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

“Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero.”

Suffering Hero Honor Perfectionism Badges

Author:David D. Burns

“Reaching for the stars, perfectionists may end up clutching air. They suffer from mood disorders, troubled relationships, and stress. They may even achieve less than others.”

May Ends Suffering Stars Air Achieve Stress Mood Reaching Disorder Perfectionism Perfectionist Reaching For The Stars Troubled Relationship Mood Disorders

Author:David D. Burns

About the Author

Born: September 19, 1942
Known for: Author
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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