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The term self-help can refer to any case or practice whereby an individual or a group attempts self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually or emotionally. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Shyness
394
85%
Breakups & Divorce
14
100%
Eating Disorders
12
75%
Depression
11
82%
Physical & Emotional Abuse
12
83%
Overall, 86% (563 Members) find Self-help helpful
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Self-help Reviews

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I read countless books on happiness. They help somewhat, yet on somedays I become very vulnerable and cannot control my thoughts.
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I listen and read self development books every day...and they are helping... I'm really into Wayne Dyer and Stephen Covey's work at the moment.
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i continued to lift weights and exercise. it is great for the body and relieves stress. i started socializing more and also being confident in myself. i also gave myself goals to look foward to in life and keeping my mind busy
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Books on Buddhism helped me beyond my imagination. At first it just seemed like stuff that any other self book or religious book but they give you some exercises to help you out. Really what helped was just breathing. I recommend it to anyone.
Working / Worked
In my younger years I was able to move it aside and forget about it.
Working / Worked
I've been helped a lot by reading books, spirituality, journaling, etc.
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joined a self help group for social anxiety, it helps just knowing there are others out there like me.
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I just hide myself in my artwork so I don't have to deal with people too much.
Working / Worked
I joined a treatment plan you did yourself with books and tapes. It was somewhat helpful. It helped me understand anxiety and depression better. It helped me understand that I'm not crazy, I'm not alone in this.
Working / Worked
I have been sober now for 2 years now and my sobrity date is July 14th 2006. I did it without rehab and now the resentments are gone. Im currently searching a serious relationship.
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Discussions

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    Type MENTAL HELP SELF HELP in the search bar of your browser and it is AMAZING what is out there! ( I am 62 and I am comparing what I have found to ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Self Help
    wow Good Post browneyed :) I enjoy reading about self help but rarely do anything about it. lol I just enjoy the positiveness of it all :) [More]
  3. Discussion: Self Help
    Have a look at the b-eat site. They have a list of self help groups throughout the country. www.b-eat.co.uk Look under 'Help and support' Th... [More]
  4. Discussion: Self Help
    Has anyone had any experience with online self help courses or self help groups? Ive seen there are two new self courses online for bulimia and was wo... [More]
  5. Discussion: Self help ?
    well i bought a ocd workbook but have not started on it yet and my ocd is very sever then read on a site that the ocd workbook is a place to start to ... [More]

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