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 In February, 2001 the "Revised and Expanded" edition of my self-help book, It's Not as Bad as It
Seems: A Thinking Straight Approach to Happiness, was released by iUniverse.com and is now available.
Praise for earlier editions included:
"With It's Not as Bad as It Seems: A Thinking Straight Approach to Happiness, Dr. Ed Nottingham works to help his readers become their own therapists . . . Clearly organized and written in
an understandable, straight-forward style, Nottingham's book gets right to business." (Mary Powers, The Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5/9/93)
"The reader will find his work to be refreshing, straight to the point, easily understood, and very convincing. Dr. Nottingham does not mince words;
he has the ability to express himself with clarity and power." (Paul Hauck, Ph.D., Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology, and Fellow of the American Psychological Association)
"Dr. Nottingham has produced a winner with his very readable book. If readers follow his suggestions and do the homework he suggests, they will surely be happier as they move
through our unpredictable and often unpleasant world." (Howard Kassinove, Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY)
"In the world of psychology self-help books, where "psychobabble" seems to be prized above all else, It's Not as Bad as It Seems stands out for the clarity of its style, coupled with
its ability to impart insightful information in a manner that is easily understood and applied. I recommend it, without reservation, to clinicians and lay persons alike." (Bradley P. Barris,
Ph.D., Author, When Chicken Soup Isn't Enough: Managing Your Anger in An Increasingly Angry World)
This latest edition includes 240 pages with illustrations, numerous appendices, and chapters on overcoming depression, anxiety, anger, and other problems. The contents include:
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Foreword .........................................................................................................................
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ix
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Preface ............................................................................................................................
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xiii
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Introduction to Revised & Expanded Edition ...............................................................
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xv
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Acknowledgments ..........................................................................................................
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xix
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Chapter One: "Why Can't I Be Happy?" ....................................................................
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1
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Chapter Two: The ABC's of Thinking Straight ............................................................
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8
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Chapter Three: When the Shoulds Hit the Fan ............................................................
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23
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Chapter Four: Just the Facts, Folks: How to Get the Shoulds Off the Fan ................
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44
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Chapter Five: Getting the Sharks Back in Their Cages ..............................................
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53
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Chapter Six: "I Feel Like Pond Scum!": The Story of Ruth .......................................
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72
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Chapter Seven: "We Never Talk Anymore": Working on Relationship Problems...
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119
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Chapter Eight: "It's Like I'm Going to Die!": Coping with Panic and Anxiety .........
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152
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Chapter Nine: "I CAN'T…IT'S TOO HARD": Straight Thinking and Good Habits
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175
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Chapter Ten: Declining Invitations to Pity Parties: How to Avoid Backsliding .........
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186
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Notes ..............................................................................................................................
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195
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Index ...............................................................................................................................
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213
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About the Author ............................................................................................................
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219
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Copies are available from your local bookstore and iUniverse.com.
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It's Not as Bad as It Seems: A Thinking Straight Approach to Happiness
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