This book is rich in story and example. It covers areas of personal blockages that most people experience before approaching therapists for help. The book reflects common-sense advice and recommendation . The author advises that the advice and recommendations do not substitute for therapy but that the goal of the book is therapeutic.

SAMPLE CHAPTER TITLES ARE:

YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE

"SO, WHAT GOOD HAVE YOU DONE?"

"WHY DOES IT ALWAYS TURN OUT THE SAME?"

BE AT CHOICE

WHERE DO I START?

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE

BOUNDARIES

THIS IS TOO HARD; I WANT TO QUIT

MISTAKES AND OTHER 'IMPERFECTIONS'

"NO, I'M NOT ANGRY"

IF ONLY THEY KNEW HOW LITTLE I KNOW

"I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY"

HOW TO BE MISERABLE

GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK

"YOU ARE SUCH A LOSER"

MESSING UP

"OH WELL, IT'S BETTER THAN NOTHING."

HOW TO CUT THE ROPE

IF ONLY I HAD MORE MONEY

DUMP IT!

HELP! I'M LOSING CONTROL

BUT I WOULD FEEL GUILTY!

START IT NOW

WHY WON'T PEOPLE DO WHAT I WANT?