50 Things to Do Before Seeing a Psychiatrist
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50 Things to Do Before Seeing a Psychiatrist Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Joe Baldizzone (Author, Publisher), Adam Baritot (Narrator)
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Holistic health coach and recovery expert Joe Baldizzone knows first-hand what it's like to live with depression and how to recover from debilitating panic, as well as addiction. In this book you will find simple strategies to help you get started on your own path to recovery.

Do you feel anxious most of the time? Are you overwhelmed with persistent worries? Is depression keeping you in the house? Have you reached for drugs and alcohol to cope? Are you considering going to see a psychiatrist, but scared of being put on medication?

If you're looking to change your life and find happiness without doctors and medications, try the proven methods Joe has to offer. Learn about Joe's recovery and how to use the 50 tools that have helped him as well as countless other people.

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  1. Listening Length
    5 hours and 18 minutes
  2. Author
    Joe Baldizzone
  3. Narrator
    Adam Baritot
  4. Audible release date
    July 31, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Joe Baldizzone
  7. ASIN
    B07VT818QH
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 5 hours and 18 minutes
Author Joe Baldizzone
Narrator Adam Baritot
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 31, 2019
Publisher Joe Baldizzone
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07VT818QH
Best Sellers Rank #197,719 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#407 in Anxiety Disorders (Audible Books & Originals)
#861 in Stress Management (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,581 in Anxieties & Phobias

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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2020 took a toll on me physically, mentally, and emotionally. This book is finally helping me to dig myself out. Simple tools presented in a thoughtful, inspiring and friendly way.
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Curtis Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most helpful book I've read -- critical for 2024
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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This book has helped me more than anything I've read recently. In 2024, mental health can be a struggle. But since I don't have enough discretionary income to go to a psychiatrist, this was such an important read, and now I don't even feel like I need to see a professional. It taught me that wellness is a series of habits that need to be kept up. 5/5 highly recommend this to anyone.
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Mental Health Professional
5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource, a genuine guide!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019
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As a former/retired mental health professional (clinical) I can only recommend this compendium as one of the most relevant 'handbooks' in the class of truly useful resources. In both the book form and now this spoken audio form, "50 Things To Do Before Seeing A Psychiatrist" stands out as an appropriate, timely resource for those struggling with the symptoms of anxiety and/or depression based disorders, including panic, agoraphobia, and concomitant issues.

Mr. Baldizzone combines personal experience with insight, practicality, applicable contemporary information, and just enough substantiation from the pertinent literature(s) to provide the individual with enumerated, useful pathways to recovery and self-discovery --- all of which are at once engaging, challenging, and inspiring. His point of view, coupled with his writing style, illuminates the way forward and encourages an enlightened mix of mindfulness and thoughtfulness of action.

The title notwithstanding, this volume would also be useful as an appropriate adjunct to any psychotherapeutic treatment plan. It has immeasurable value for both informing and guiding the patient/client on the journey toward self-responsibility and mastery. Its co-therapeutic value is limitless.
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Michael S.
4.0 out of 5 stars easy to understand voice
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018
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Very practical advice, written in a clear, easy to understand voice.
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david l. erwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply feel....better.
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
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This is NOT your average "self help" book. This is NOT a daunting daily to-do list of 50 things nobody could possibly pull off. This is different.

Honestly, I realize it's geared toward those suffering from depression. But it could apply to anyone.

First, the author offers up his experiences that led him to write it to begin with. He lays it all out there. He's been places and seen things. In that, he assures you that you are not alone in feeling sad, or overwhelmed, or addicted, or just....down....physically or emotionally.

Then he goes into 50 suggestions of things you can do that could possibly make you just "feel better". Physically, mentally and emotionally feel...better. (He doesn't claim to "cure" anything.) Each section is short. It starts with his experience, then his research, his results, and then the best part. He quickly and simply tells you how YOU can do this. He gives you resources to do your own research if you so choose. These are not things you have to do in order every day. Far from it. He doesn't even claim everyone will see results from every suggestion. This is simply a list of things he has discovered that worked for him and others. Try a few. If they work, try a few others. Eventually you will be able to change some things in your life that will help you be healthier in every way....without medications or traveling to Nepal to meet with a Shaman on a mountaintop.

Best part is it's an entertaining read. It's emotional, intellectual (even if written in plain English) and even funny in places.

The one quote that jumped out at me early in the book....
"To be human is to feel. Our lives are fullest when we feel everything - the pain, the sorrow, the joy, the anger, the grief, the excitement, the ecstasy. They're all colors on the palette of life and to deny them is to start coloring the entire world grey."
And that's where he comes from. As you try his suggestions, feel how they affect you. Feel how they help. Feel the adjustment (for better or worse). Feel the improvement. Then try a few more. You won't fully adopt every page of the book. But you will change a few things what will help you feel better.

I went in a skeptic. Then I tried a few things. They worked. They have now become habits.

I. Feel. Better. Enough said.
61 people found this helpful
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B. Goodlett
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but .,.,
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019
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I thought the advice in this book good but, I think, not anything must people wouldn’t already know.
The author did come with his experiences and lessons learned , which he shares and has good advice, but don’t expect much earth shattering advice.
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017
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This is a great read. Mr. Baldizzone delivers a tightly woven, concise and honest look at his own personal demons and how he came to recognize those demons for what they truly were. He then invites us along on a journey of self-awareness and discovery along the path he forged to wellness of mind, body, and spirit.
This book is jam packed with great ideas to aid those struggling with addiction or emotional disorders without being preachy or overly clinical in its approach. I was especially impressed with the wealth of information on how to heal your body in order to heal your mind and spirit, and the emphasis Joe places on the importance of spirituality to a happy healthy life. Having been there done that I can spot a pretender a mile away and Mr. Baldizzone is the real deal.
This is a great guide to physical, emotional, and spiritual healing for those struggling with issues related to addiction, emotional disorders, or foundering in search of a spiritual center on which to build for a better brighter future. It is also an excellent reference for those looking for insight into how they might help a friend or loved one struggling with personal problems.
Highly recommended. Thanks Joe, you knocked it out of the park on this one.
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ingrid e johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars A LOT OF GOOD ADVICE
Reviewed in Germany on February 8, 2021
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I highly recommend reading this book before seeing a psychiatrist. Joe knows first-hand what it's like to live with suicidal depression and how to recover from debilitating panic, as well as addiction. This book offers many simple strategies to help you get started on your own path to recovery. Try these simple strategies first. Medications and psychiatrists might not be necessary for your survival.
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S Light
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing here that's not obvious
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2018
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Was hoping for some ideas for a friend. Advice was silly & unhelpful. Returned it.
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Mel B
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2020
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Many of these tips are obvious or tips I had read before, but it helped to be reminded of them. Some of them I had never heard before. It's also really nice that the author also explains how to actually put these tips into practice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Germany on August 30, 2018
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