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.

this book is a game changer for anyone suffering with anxiety and depression. but don't make some mistakes that i made 1. you can't just read the first bit and then tell yourself you feel good so you can come back to it, this was fatal as i soon spiralled into feeling super low again and then wondered why. you need to commit to the exercises 2. this is why i've knocked off a star, i was feeling very depressed and anxious so i started doing the exercises again, chapter 8 focuses on identifying your 'hot thought' before going to the next chapter that then teaches you how to create a more balanced thought. my issue with this is: if your doing chapter 8, like i was. you are identifying your negative thoughts and then evaluating how bad they make you feel. if your doing 1 chapter at a time (like it recommends) and are feeling low, you are stuck on ruminating on your looping bad thoughts which is the root of the whole problem. so if you make this mistake you will end up making yourself feel 10x times worst. for me, this sent me into a spiral - so when doing the book, please make sure you do the two chapters together so you aren't just stuck on the rumination of negative thoughts. do the balanced thought exercises straight after to avoid feeling worst. other than that i am pleased to have found cbt and makes a lot more sense that it backed up by science.

As an accredited therapist I use this book with a majority of my patients. So far I've had excellent feedback. The book is well laid out, has engaging case studies, clear worksheets, and really allows the patient to help themselves. I use it as an adjunct to therapy which works well particularly for between session tasks. I've used it to help people with depression, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, generalised anxiety disorder, grief, fertility problems, and life stage changes. If you are going to buy a self help book, buy this one, do the exercises and really help yourself!

I suffer from borderline personality disorder which is one of the hardest mental illnesses to treat and this book really gives you the tools to help you change your thinking. It's very easy to read and user friendly and the worksheets are helpful and easy to work through - they certainly help you work through reasons as to why you feel a certain way and help you consider seeing things differently. It certainly is a life changing book and a revelation for any bpd sufferer

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

The secret is in the title 😂

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 purchased Mind Over Mood for my teenage son because I was looking for practical resources that could help him better understand the connection between his thoughts, emotions, and actions. What attracted me to this book was the workbook format. Rather than simply telling someone to think more positively or control their emotions, it provides structured exercises for identifying thoughts and feelings, examining whether our initial interpretation of a situation is accurate, considering other perspectives, and developing healthier ways of responding. I particularly like that these are skills that can be practiced. For a teenager who sometimes reacts strongly in the moment or sees situations in very black-and-white terms, learning to slow the process down and ask, "What am I thinking? What evidence do I have for that thought? Is there another way of looking at this?" seems much more useful than simply being told to make better choices. I haven't personally completed the workbook, as I purchased it specifically as a resource for my son, so I can't yet speak to his long-term results. However, after reviewing the approach and exercises, I am impressed by how concrete and structured it is. It gives the reader something to actually do with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than just explaining them. I also appreciate that it can be worked through gradually instead of expecting someone to absorb everything at once. For someone who benefits from concrete exercises and step-by-step guidance, this looks like an excellent resource.

It is a well-structured workbook based on CBT principles, with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to overcoming common barriers to personal growth. For my taste, some sections may be a bit verbose with repeated exercises (but one can skip them). The large format allows for easy completion of worksheets directly in the book. It would have been nice if the book included references (research papers or books on which the theory and the worksheets are based on) for further exploration. Overall, it's an essential resource for those committed to applying CBT techniques to enhance their mental well-being.