How to Keep People from Pushing Your Buttons
by Albert Ellis, Arthur Lange, Kristene A. Doyle · first published 2003
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> I experience PTSD like symptoms from the constant barrage of negative thoughts the difficulty and stress of doing these problems are causing me. There's a book called How to Keep People From Pushing Your Buttons by Albert Ellis (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DRXBJS8), who pioneered an early form of CBT (cognitive behavior therapy). I would strongly recommend it as thoughtful reading material with the purpose…
on “Ask HN: Got a CS degree, but I’m unable to be programmer. What can I do?” ↗…always at least partially responsible, at least for not reacting/responding well to life's events) * other books that have helped me: The Subtle Art of not giving a fuck; Unfuck yourself; The war on Art; How to Keep People from Pushing Your Buttons. How's that for a wall of text?
on “Dabrowski’s theory and existential depression (2020)” ↗…changed my life in tangible manners. And also: I am reading about Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) specifically: How To Stubbornly Refuse To Make Yourself Miserable About Anything-yes, Anything! How to Keep People from Pushing Your Buttons A guide to rational Living
on “Why do older individuals have greater control of their feelings?” ↗