Stanford Psychiatrist Reveals How Cognitive Therapy Can Cure Your Depression and Anxiety

When he said your depression is a result of you giving yourself messages that are cruel and untrue. That really hit me, I shed a tear, probably one of the most liberating sentences I have ever heard in my life. wow!

Dr David Burns because of your book I managed to get out of severe depression without any drugs. Thank you.

This dude helped create CBT which saved my life. Id love to donate to him whatever I can. He saved many lives maybe over a million as SAD has a very high self deletion rate.

I know this guy. His book saved my life about 20 years ago. I still use skills I learned in his book. I was hospitalized and my psychiatrist recommended his book. I still take antidepressants because it is a genetic disease for me, but his book changed my life. Thank you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Dr. David Burns saved my life. My friend lent me her copy of “Feeling Good” on the day I was planning to kill myself. That was eight years ago, and to this day, I still do my daily CBT mood journal to talk back to that inner critic in my head. Thank you Dr. Burns for helping me find joy in life once again!

This is so important. I once met a psychiatrist who told me that healing from personality disorders was impossible. I think these "doctors" who do not understand the healing/recovery should be removed from doing psychotherapy. They do more harm by convincing patients that they are condemned for life.

“The key to your happiness is to own your slippers, own who you are, own how you look, own your family, own the talents you have, and own the ones you don't. If you keep saying your slippers aren't yours, then you'll die searching, you'll die bitter, always feeling you were promised more. Not only our actions, but also our omissions, become our destiny.” ― Abraham Verghese

“I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.”

He is almost 80! The way to age!

Went down the road of medication which lasted only three months. It actually made my anxiety worse! Little by little I’m learning that I need to change my thought patterns.

I been having anxiety for the past couple weeks I think it’s my autoimmune disease playing games. I had some anxiety several months ago and it went away. I pray for all the people going through anxiety our brains out so powerful it’s amazing and scary but I know with expanding my knowledge with these great Drs here on youtube we can learn to cope with it! I been praying for all of us to overcome it we just have to trust the process! Stay strong brothers and sisters. Let’s kick anxiety’s butt 👍💪🙏

I am 57 years old. I lived with extreme anxiety and depression. All my life. At this point in my life I have for the past 5 years learned on my own after learning about cognitive therapy and when I seen this episode with your research and new techniques I had a complete reassurance that I am more healthier now and can honestly see that you are 100%correct with all you said ...The way you battled through in scientifically proved what we as humans do that can unwittingly create a sick mental state to the point of giving suicidal thoughts and losing all joy in life. You have given the world a wondrous gift. Thank you, may you feel joy and satisfaction from your work.

First time I see an host letting his guest talk this much without interrumpting. Thank you for that, great work.

What I discovered about anxiety is groundbreaking. At the heart of all anxiety is a desperate need to CONTROL. What I mean is behind any anxious thought there is a need to control other people's thoughts, reactions, actions etc. To further explain by an example, say someone is anxious about a certain situation, in their mind there is this game going on where the outcome is to be determined by the anxious person. The only way out of this game is to release control of the what the outcome should be. The anxious person will say "ok I will give up control or give up my projections, but what about controlling my own side of the thought game". Well as I discovered the minute you give up your projections and allow external situations(people, events etc) to determine their own outcomes, immediately your own mind starts to rest. Give up control!!!!

I love 💕 this Dr Burns I love that he speaks 🗣️ from personal experience & had to deal with his own anxiety issues.. bravo 👏

I have been watching a number of interviews with Dr. David Burns after recently finding his work. I find his work and dedication so inspiring. I would like to mention how impressed I am by the interviewer, Tom Bilyeu, as well. His interview with Dr. Burns is the best I have seen so far, due to his excellent and thoughtful interview style and skills! Thank you both!

whoever sees this, im just saying don’t get your mind all caught in the media and distractions from ourselves. all that matters is that your vibrating high and u are at peace with yourself, you just reading this comment I now send positivity and strength to whoever reads this. thank you may all of you be blessed you are loved I promise.

The post partum friend story reminded me of what I did for myself when I was struggling with PTSD after an abusive relationship. I did video journaling expressing my feelings and what I was going through, struggling with, and wanted so I wouldn't have any judgement, yet I had an outlet and may use it in the future to show my personal journey. When I watched them, I ended up feeling empathy and acceptance for myself as you would a friend or a character on tv. Perception is EVERYTHING. 💜

Mushrooms containing psilocybin saved my life. They aided my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quit illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would’ve become medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.

Thank you for this episode. As a woman in postpartum ( 4 months) I’m struggling really bad with anxiety. It’s taken over my mind and robbing me of precious moments with my baby. Looking forward to reading his book!