Why You Feel the Way You Do

RENEAU Z. PEURIFOY, M.A. has the rare ability to reduce complex ideas into simple terms and provide practical ways to apply them to daily life. He is an internationally known author with over 300,000 copies of his books in print and multiple foreign translations. They include: Anxiety, Phobias & Panic: Taking Charge and Conquering Fear, Overcoming Anxiety: From Short-Term Fixes to Long-Term Recovery, and Anger: Taming the Beast. He has also appeared on numerous radio and television programs as well as on many podcasts. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), the nation’s primary organization for anxiety-related problems, has invited him to speak at eleven of their national conferences. Learn more about Reneau at www.rpeurifoy.com and on his youtube channel.

• ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1:The Seven Core Emotional SystemsChapter 2:The Process that Generates EmotionsChapter 3:Emotional TriggersChapter 4:Core Response PatternsChapter 5:Habitual Thinking Patterns thatGenerate Negative EmotionsChapter 6:Two Additional Forms ofDistorted ThinkingChapter 7:A Closer Look at Core Response PatternsChapter 8:Forbidden EmotionsChapter 9:Making Friends with Your EmotionsChapter 10:The Science of HappinessChapter 11:Purposeand MeaningChapter 12:Continuing Your GrowthAppendix 1:Suggestions for Selecting a Therapist Appendix 2:Self-Help GroupsAbout the Author

Why You Feel The Way You Do is an inspiring book that explores unhealthy thought patterns, the sources of negative emotions, and tools for increasing joy in readers’ lives. Not only does Peurifoy examine harmful habits, but he dives deep into the root causes of these habits, allowing readers to understand themselves and explore methods for a healthier outlook. Peurifoy’s detailed writing and insightful guidance is sure to inspire readers to take the next steps towards an increased sense of well-being. Peurifoy’s work isn’t a typical self-help book–instead, it expands readers’ understanding of negative thoughts, working to not only find the source of these thoughts, but to improve them one day at a time.