
Depression Toolkit
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Your toolkit for managing and overcoming the worst symptoms of depression-quickly and effectively.
In an increasingly stressful world-filled with fear and uncertainty-the prospect of effectively managing your depression can seem overwhelming. Add to that the all-consuming grind of day-to-day life, and things can get overwhelming in a hurry. Everyday tasks can seem like insurmountable challenges, your symptoms pile up, and relief slips further out of reach. Your mood becomes darker, your sense of isolation more extreme, and your motivation falls through the floor. What you need is relief-and STAT!
Written by a veritable dream team of mental health experts, this short, easy-to-use guide offers evidence-based skills grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral activation to help you effectively manage negative thoughts, get motivated, rediscover hope, and develop healthy habits. Designed to get right to the point, this book wastes no time in giving you the tools you need to quickly improve your mood, get unstuck from difficult feelings, and stay on top of symptoms before they build up and get the best of you. The sooner your symptoms are under control, the sooner you can get back on track-happier, more motivated, and looking forward with hope.
If you're the type who likes to cut through the clutter and get to the heart of the matter, pick up this book, and pick up the tools inside-relief is only pages away.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1: Find Refuge from Negative Thoughts
- 1: Choose Positive Thoughts
- 2: The Breath of Life
- 3: The Gift of the Moment
- 4: Find a Positive Metaphor
- 5: Depressive Thoughts as Hypotheses
- 6: Detect Depressive Deceptions
- 7: What Timeline Are You On?
- 8: Identify Sticky Thoughts
- 9: Thank Your Mind
- 10: Sticky Moments
- 11: Hack Your Brain Chemicals
- 12: Find a Bummer Buddy
- Part 2: Get Unstuck When You're Down
- 13: Learn to Let Go
- 14: Healthy Self-Esteem
- 15: Follow Meaningful Pursuits
- 16: Identify What Can't Be Changed
- 17: Sleep Hygiene 101
- 18: Convert Negativity into Positive Goals
- 19: You Are Flaw-some
- 20: Avoid Avoidance
- 21: The Free Trial Membership
- 22: Hugs and Handshakes
- Part 3: Beat Hopelessness and Low Motivation
- 23: Procrastination Flip Technique
- 24: The "Just Do It" Method
- 25: Challenge Hopelessness
- 26: Stranded
- 27: Observe Your Judgments
- 28: Loving-Kindness Practice
- 29: Make Snap Decisions
- 30: The Anti-Laziness Rule
- 31: Give Yourself Affirmations
- 32: Write a Thank-You Letter
- Part 4: Make Easy Habit Changes That You'll Thank Yourself for Later
- 33: Food to Help Your Mood
- 34: Act on the As
- 35: Get Outside Yourself
- 36: Overcome Discomfort Dodging
- 37: Boost Your Emotional Vocabulary
- 38: Take the Middle Path
- 39: Identify Positive Emotion Targets
- 40: Super Sleeping
- 41: Create an Emergency Plan
- Part 5: Deal with the Tough Stuff
- 42: Handle Social Rejection
- 43: Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder
- 44: Repair RIPS in Your Relationships
- 45: Cope with Change
- 46: Avoid Self-Soothing with Substances
- Appendix: Additional Help and Support Resources
- References
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