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What books would you recommend

utopiaSenior Contributor

What books would you recommend

Hi everyone. I wonder if some of you could recommend any self help books. I'm working with my psychologist, but would like to help myself a bit more.
My MI is depression and anxiety. I've never been great at coping with stress. I'm not sure I was ever really taught how to cope with stress when I was growing up & I probably didn't have the best role models.
Would love to know what books you would recommend and why.
Thank you

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pipSenior Contributor

Re: What books would you recommend

Hi utopia. I grew up on Enid Blyton. However I'm now interested in historical novels. I'm presently enjoying the 'Flowers In The Attic' set. V.C Andrews write incredibly well. What sort of books interested you as a child. Are you into 'who dunnit's?' Do you enjoy Agatha Christie. Anything that holds your interest would be beneficial.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: What books would you recommend

Hi @pip. I was after recommendations for self help styles books to help with my depression / anxiety.
But thank you for your suggestions

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MozomanSenior Contributor

Re: What books would you recommend

@utopia i would recommend Switch On Your Brain by Dr Caroline Leaf. Helped me a lot in terms of what to focus on. Whilst im still struggling this book has certainly put things into a much clearer persoective. Its worth reading

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: What books would you recommend

Thank you @Mozoman

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Unknown userMember

Re: What books would you recommend

@utopia Cant think just now, but will let you know if I can remember the names of books Ive read. Have read heaps, just need to remember the names of them, hehe!

I used to go into the library alot and google what they have there.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: What books would you recommend

Thanks @Former-Member that would be great. My local library doesn't really have anything on depression and anxiety. It all appears to be about mums and bubs and dementia (the demographics of our town). lol.
Maybe I should look up some CBT or ACT therapy book.
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