Overcoming Depression by Paul A. Gilbert Summary
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Discover the science of healing minds with "Overcoming Depression" - the CBT-based guide that's helped thousands worldwide. What if the techniques endorsed by the NHS could rebalance your emotional systems? Professor Gilbert's compassionate approach makes recovery possible.
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When the Black Dog Comes Calling
Depression doesn't announce itself with fanfare. It creeps in quietly, like fog rolling over a landscape, until suddenly you can't see the path ahead. Winston Churchill knew this intimacy well, calling his depression "the black dog"-a shadowy companion that followed him through life's corridors. What makes depression so bewildering is its paradox: you feel utterly alone in your suffering, yet over 300 million people worldwide share this struggle. The real breakthrough isn't found in another prescription bottle or productivity hack, but in understanding something profound: depression isn't a personal failing. It's an ancient brain response colliding with modern life, and the way out requires not willpower, but compassion.
The Architecture of an Ancient Mind
The Compassion Key: Unlocking Your Soothing System
Watching Thoughts Without Drowning in Them
Small Steps, Profound Shifts
Befriending Yourself: The Self-Criticism Trap
The Path Beyond Darkness
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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