402: A Meaningful Discussion on Life's Injustices & More

This episode's questions are:
1. Kiernan asks about the unfairness of life
2. Brittany asks if you can you “erase” depression by shining red lasers in people's eyes
3. James asks about the use of TEAM in the UK
4. Brian asks if positive reframing is the most effective technique of all
DISCLAIMER:
No opinions or information provided in this video is intended, designed or implied to diagnose, prevent, or treat a medical or mental health condition or to ascertain the state of your health. The opinions and information in this video should not be a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Please consult your doctor with any questions about your physical or mental health.
0:00:00 Intro
0:04:23 Community Letter
0:06:30 Question 1 - Life isn't fair! What do you think about that?
0:10:22 Hidden Should Statement & resistance to accepting this thought
0:13:30 How Many Minutes?
0:17:30 There is inherent evil in the world
0:25:37 Worthwhileness & Achievement
0:29:55 What is Self-Esteem and how is it different from Self-Confidence?
0:32:07 Question 2 - Can you erase depression by shining red lasers in your eyes?
0:41:45 Question 3 - What is the effectiveness of behavioral activation?
0:51:20 Question 4 - Is Positive Reframing the most successful technique you've used with your patients?
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[@user-cx2un7gk3g]

Hello Dr. Burns I am Mr. Karampour from Iran. I read your book 19 years ago and it changed my life. I framed your photo and put it on the wall of my room❤❤💐🙏🏻😢

[@daviddbmd]

You are so kind and your comment touched my heart. Thank you!

[@bulletinvid]

I have just completed reading your awesome work, "Feeling Great" ❤

[@daviddbmd]

I like you! And as the shrinks so often say, "Tell me more!" :)

[@bulletinvid]

@daviddbmd I love you 😍 can't have words to explain the great influence you have on my happy live, so I love you more ❤️

[@bulletinvid]

Guys , it's great to see your kind faces with your heart touching voices ❤.. great work

[@daviddbmd]

Thanks for your kindness (and if you're not in a kind mood, send money!) (my weird humor, let me know if it's ok)

[@bulletinvid]

@@daviddbmd hahaha 😆, sure will do 😉

[@hoi-hf4sp]

Matt May is a humble fucking genius, I love what he said regarding resistance at 48:40. It's true that a therapists good "intentions" can backfire and make the client feel worse.

[@daviddbmd]

Awesome comments. I agree 100%. Thanks!

[@brianw.5230]

Thanks for answering my question on positive reframing! 😀

[@daviddbmd]

Hi Brian! You're very welcome. Thanks for listening and keep the good questions flowing!

[@brianw.5230]

@@daviddbmd Always. Thanks for all you do!

[@paulmd2208]

David makes good points. There's a saying to the effect that the worst tyrants are they ones who believe they are doing good with their cruelty. Positive distortions can be extremely damaging.

[@daviddbmd]

Right you are! Much of the world's suffering results from the belief that we are inherently better than many other people and that we are the victims of their bad behavior, without examining our own role in the problem.

[@tonyburton419]

Using Feeling Great may not eliminate negative feelings completely, but certainly reduce their intensity.

[@daviddbmd]

Absolutely, and sometimes, that's just a first step. And sometimes, some negative feelings are totally appropriate and even helpful.

[@ShreyafromIndia]

It was great to see Hello Rhonda with visual😊

[@daviddbmd]

Thanks!

[@user-vf6we8or1d]

Great podcast! Very insightful and inspiring demonstrations of FG positive reframing and externalization of thoughts! Thank you.

[@daviddbmd]

You're welcome and appreciate your kind comment.