Whether an infrequent occurrence or a constant running narrative, internal self-talk can be mildly irritating or severely debilitating. Not always the classic sign of schizophrenia or other serious psychiatric disorder, it's a common mental health complaint that can lead to depression, anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive thoughts if left unchecked. In this rich collection of practical, take-charge strategies, the author reveals how self-critical voices can be transformed and used to your own advantage.
As a follow-up to his first popular book, Andreas digs deeper here, showing how to actually engage a voice as opposed to simply change it. Rather than talk back or try to silence it, Andreas teaches readers how to join with a voice, clarify what it's saying, ask for its positive intent, use its specific abilities to your advantage, and more. Follow the exercises and you'll be equipped to better manage your worst self-talk.
- ISBN10 0393709736
- ISBN13 9780393709735
- Publish Date 14 November 2014 (first published 6 October 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint WW Norton & Co
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English