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. David D. Burns changedeceptivedepression share on social
Most mental health professionals, including clinicians and researchers, endorse the deficit theory. They're convinced that we wage war simply because we don't know how to make love. We desperately want loving, satisfying relationships but lack the skills we need to develop them. David D. Burns clinicianconvincedeficit share on social
I always wanted to see people's lives transformed from depression and anxiety to joy and peace. David D. Burns anxietydepressionjoy Change image and share on social
There is no standard 'therapeutic process,' since there are so many different schools of therapy. David D. Burns processschoolstandard Change image and share on social
When you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel. David D. Burns changefeel Change image and share on social
Depression is an illness and not a necessary part of healthy living. David D. Burns depressionhealthyillness Change image and share on social
Therapy is not to 'talk about' things, but to change the person's life, and to relieve suffering, such as depression, anxiety, or relationship problems. David D. Burns anxietychangedepression Change image and share on social
Depression has been called the world's number one public health problem. In fact, depression is so widespread it is considered the common cold of psychiatric disturbances. But there is a grim difference between depression and a cold. Depression can kill you. David D. Burns callcoldcommon share on social
Every time you feel depressed about something, try to identify a corresponding negative thought you had just prior to and during the depression. Because these thoughts have actually created your bad mood, by learning to restructure them, you can change your mood. David D. Burns badchangecreate share on social
I've been interviewed for hundreds of magazine articles, and they come out incredibly goofy about 90 percent of the time. David D. Burns articlegoofyhave Change image and share on social
