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KittyCadabra
I have so much to thank this book for!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2020
KittyCadabra
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2020
Until now.
This is more than a book. It is a system. It's a tool for implementing systems and coping mechanisms that actually work. Before now, I found self help books to be a gimmick, a fools game, a cash cow. I was so wrong. This is carefully tailored CBT that actually works. How is this different to CBT, that has probably failed so many of us on the spectrum before now? It is written with the autistic brain in mind. It does a wonderful job of explaining how your autistic mind works, and how anxiety cam easily manifest for people like us. It then carefully guides you in changing the way you think and feel. That's right! Even us on the spectrum do not have to be plagued by depression and anxiety forever, despite being in a group statistically more likely to experience these mental illnesses. This book helps you challenge your irrational beliefs, overcome your own unhelpful thinking habits, and truly change how you emotionally respond to triggers and distressing situations. I have always been prone to rushing into situations headfirst, emotions ablaze. I've learned how to stop, take a step back, analyse the situation, and react appropriately. Autistic people are very detail orientated, and although that can be an asset, sometimes in troubling circumstances, we tend to be caught up on the details, and fail to see the bigger picture. This book has helped me learn to see things with clarity. I, truth be told, have had very few moments of clarity in my life. It feels now, since implementing the techniques given in this book, I am viewing life through a whole new lens I've never had before. When I see people acting irrationally, with negativity and pessimism, and taking things very personally, I'm seeing how far I've come, how problematic and unhelpful such behaviour is, and want to help them the way this book has helped me.
This book, of course, is not a book you can just read once and expect results. Like with traditional CBT, it requires hard work and self analysis on our part, and perseverance in applying what we've learned, to truly achieve results. The framework in this book is a brilliant tool to help us work towards emotional stability. The worksheets are exceptionally good for organising and untangling the knots in our minds, so we can think clearer, and feel better. If you purchase this book, do have on hand a notebook, a pen, and some sticky labels (pictured), to allow quick access to pages pertinent to you in a usually distressing or difficult situation, or when you feel yourself slipping into negative patterns of thinking.
Of course, this is not a replacement for a therapist, as the Author himself states in the book. It is, however, and excellent start in working towards clarity of thought, and a better quality of life. I am articulating my thoughts better, able to take criticism without taking it to heart, and able to choose, yes, CHOOSE how to feel and react. The premise behind it is you are in control of your own emotional destiny, if you are willing to work hard using the guidance provided in this book. If you are truly ready for this journey, then do yourself a favour and buy this book! Be prepared to leave your comfort zone, and to tell yourself some harsh truths. It's a bumpy road, but the destination is worth it.
Please note I, as an autistic adult, am recommending this to other autistic adults. I see some reviews suggesting this is not appropriate for teens and children, and I would agree; This book clearly states in the description it is for adults. With so few resources for autistic adults, who are so often left behind by intervention and support services, this is a lifeline for many adults like me who previously felt shut out, let down and stranded at sea without a life raft. Of course, the methods and work sheets could be helpful for a parent or teacher who is guiding a young autistic through navigating their own pitfalls in negative thinking and irrational reactions, but mostly I'd say adults working through this alone in their own time will get the most benefit. The language presented in the book is clear, easily digestible, and informative. I even learned a lot about the autism spectrum myself, and my place on it along the way. Huge thumbs up from me. Thanks Lee A. Wilkinson, for the huge positive change this book has brought into my life. If you're hovering on the "Buy now" button, stop wasting time, and start your journey. Good luck!
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Nathan
It helped, but could perhaps use some more direction.
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2018
P S
The more I read of this book the more downhearted and suicidal I felt.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2022Stuart Wheeler
Very good quality of service and excellent quality service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2022Alex Low
A Must Have for Anyone on the Autistic Spectrum!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2017