Monthly Archives: August 2010

Case of the Week: Rick—impulsive overeater

Posted on August 30, 2010 by jdelosreyes5

Rick, 37, was growing larger by the year. At 5’8”, he was now over 250 pounds. As a highly successful salesman for a large West Coast liquor company, he was always on the run and attended many fancy dinners and … Continue reading →

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My New ANThem!!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by jdelosreyes5

This week, I received an email from Charles Harter, a teacher in New Zealand who saw one of my DVDs about ANTs and was so inspired by the concept of ANTs that he wrote a song about it. I think … Continue reading →

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Case of the Week: Judy—Depression or something else?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by jdelosreyes5

Judy, the wife of a close friend, came to see us for problems with depression. She complained of a pervasive feeling of sadness, low energy, negativity, and difficulty concentrating. She was unable to care for her family the way she … Continue reading →

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Case of the Week—Danielle, sad addict

Posted on August 19, 2010 by jdelosreyes5

Danielle, 19, was a college student who grew up in a family of depressed people. Both of her parents struggled with mood problems, and Danielle began having feelings of despair as early as junior high. By the time she got … Continue reading →

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How do you get rid of ANTs?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by jdelosreyes5

If you have been following my blog, you know that I often talk about ANTs (automatic negative thoughts). These are the thoughts that come into your head and ruin your day. Negative thoughts release chemicals in the brain that make … Continue reading →

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