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Health Journeys: For People with Depression

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I just recently got this CD and I am pleased with it. It is just what I expected, calm guided imagery and affirmations. I found it very relaxing and plan to listen to it nightly to both relax from the stress of the day and to put positive life-affirming thoughts into my head. I have to admit, when I first heard Naparstek's voice I didn't like it but within a minute or two it grew on me with it's calming presence. For some people, the guided imagery and affirmations may cause strong reactions. I was actually surprised by this even though Naparstek forewarns the listener that this may happen. I think it is important to seek help (psychotherapy, medication) for depression outside this CD. This is not a cure for depression. I do think it is a wonderful tool that can be used in one's own home to help though. I highly recommend this. I plan to try some of Naparstek's other CDs in this series as well.

This tape has helped me so much in my battle with depression. When I am having a low I use the tape to help me regain hope. Belleruth helps unleash the power of the human mind! I would highly recommend these tapes to anyone with depression! The tapes really work!

After the first listening you feel the visual imagery guide is like a good friend. The experience is the most warm, loving and caring I have ever had with imagery. I quickly found my safe place and the journey to and through my safe place left me smiling and ready to laugh.

The Affirmations are just as good. I was amazed! Over Twenty minutes of building affirmations. Now that I have listened for some time now, I like this CD as much as I did the first time.

Belleruth Naparstek's soothing voice itself is a valuable aid to relaxation and calmness. The guided imagery is extremely helpful in centering oneself and in becoming relaxed. As Belleruth says in the introduction, you may find that it will ease you right into restful sleep the first few times you listen (especially if you listen at bedtime, as I do). It's worth the effort to stay awake, though, to follow the suggestions in the imagery and also to listen to the affirmations. I would highly recommend this audio CD, as well as another CD by Naparstek on coping with stress, to you if you are willing to take the time to be open to new ways of healing yourself.

By far Belleruth's tapes are the best in applying guided imagery to health and healing. Her tapes inspire as they help you focus your mind on healing your body. Highly recommended!

I have reviewed a number of guided imagery and relaxation tapes and i loved it better than any of the rest!

I have several of the Health Journeys guided imagery recordings by Belleruth Naparstek, and they are all very helpful. This one is definitely helpful when my antidepressants are not helping my depression enough. It is very relaxing and allows me to feel like I am helping to heal myself a little (if you have depression, you know how helpless you can feel at times). I use the guided imagery while lying in bed, then I use the affirmations portion while driving to work.

Again, this CD is very helpful, but there are two things to be aware of. First, if you have several similar concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, sleep problems) and you purchase these CDs, they will have very similar scripts. You may be able to just buy one and use it for several purposes. Don't expect a vast difference between the imagery for anxiety and depression, for example.

Second, the reviewer who mentions the religious bent is correct, but this should only bother you if you are a strong atheist (God is only mentioned once at the very end of the affirmations portion).

By far Belleruth's tapes are the best in applying guided imagery to health and healing. Her tapes inspire as they help you focus your mind on healing your body. Highly recommended!

This CD has helped me recover from a very difficult time. A lot cheaper than therapy, for me personally, more effective. It may not be perfect for eveyone (what is), but give it a chance.

This CD by Belleruth Naperstak really supports wellness through guided imagery and positive affirmations. I listen to it before I go to sleep and wake up feeling more positive and energetic!