i read it years ago. some of the explanations of things like black & white thinking, catastrophizing, etc. were helpful, but i found there too be too many exercises to put into practice. i was quite overwhelmed at the thought of trying to do them when i was so depressed at the time.

one thing he said that stuck with me was that an extreme form of depression is when one is numb and feels nothing. i'd never experienced that but sometimes wonder if i am that way today. i don't feel depressed at all like i used to but then i'm not happy either. nah, maybe i'm just in neutral?