How to stubbornly refuse to make yourself miserable about anything--yes, anything!
by Albert Ellis · first published 1990
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How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything: Yes, Anything by Albert Ellis
on “Ask HN: What is the best book you read in 2020?” ↗"How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything: Yes, Anything" by Albert Ellis. Helped me with my depression, enough said.
on “Ask HN: Which book/essay changed your life?” ↗…for at least one hour a day. Two books (with very long titles) that may be helpful in understanding and combatting the illness are: "The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic" and "How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable about Anything--yes, Anything!"
on “Ask HN: How did you deal with depression?” ↗…causes inflammation which doesn't help, and only hurts the situation. As for actual strategies to manage emotions, I would strongly recommend reading books about REBT (the precursor to CBT) such as "How To Stubbornly Refuse To Make Yourself Miserable About Anything-yes, Anything!" It's honestly been life-changing, and I think a lot of folks here would appreciate the rational approach to adjusting one's beliefs, feelings, and actions. Being able to avoid unnecessary negative emotions,…
on “Programming with chronic pain” ↗…something unpleasant happens to me > And that, in the course of a few month, 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?” ↗