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DeFunkMe: The Basix: Six Essentials to Beat Stress, Depression and Anxiety (DeFunkMe - Live a Better Life, Healthy Living, Happiness, Meditation, Mindfulness, Joy) Kindle Edition

by Ian Schell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
Medication and conventional treatments didn’t cut it. After contemplating his second suicide attempt, Ian Schell got good help, learned new information, tools and techniques to cope.

Depression is no cake walk. It’s a cruel beast, but it can be beaten. It can be tamed and you can turn your life back from the brink.

Discover the four poisoning beliefs that destroy happiness and their antidotes. Learn to lean into your fears and challenge yourself. Develop new habits to succeed by default. Rediscover your mental toughness. How to quit procrastinating and get moving. Most importantly—find peace of mind.

The best solutions often come from within. You have the choice to sit on the sidelines or get in the game. With this book, you can do it for yourself.

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“… it has had a great impact on me, and I can relate so much better with members of my family who struggle with ups and downs. I love the work you have done, your honesty and respect for the individual’s ability to ‘cope’ with some of life’s traumas. Great read.”
Julie T.

“I started reading it and I cannot stop! It is excellent!”
Jodie S.

“I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about reversing the damage stress, depression and anxiety have on your mind and body.”
Mary L.

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This is the book that I wish I had when I left high school. Unfortunately it took getting to the point of breaking twice to finally find the help I needed and learn new information, tools and techniques to cope. Now I am on a mission to help others, to spread that information in an effort to improve the lives of others, and maybe avoid tragedy. DeFunkMe: The Basix is a comprehensive collection of all of the information that took me from suicidal to happy, healthy and content. 

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DeFunkMe: The BasixLive a better life! Beat stress, depression & anxietyAs a lifelong sufferer of depression, stress and anxiety, Ian Schell hit aturning point in 2014 after contemplating his second suicide attempt. Hegot help and since then has categorically beaten depression. He no longertakes medication and has never been happier or healthier.It's all about the Basix--the six essential elements to build a better life foryourself.* Choice, Decision and Commitment* Goals, Habits and Growth* Thoughts and Beliefs* Food* Exercise* Peace of MindYou'll also learn how to apply four sh*t-hot upgrades to reduce stress, setnew habits and rediscover your mental toughness.It's not easy, but it's worth it! You are worth it!About Ian SchellDeFunkMe was founded by Ian Schellwho has embarked on a quest to share histools and techniques in the hope ofimproving the lives of others.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071D8P6NN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schell Design Pty Ltd
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 342 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 165 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0648046424
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Hi, I am Ian, founder of DeFunkMe. Here's a little about me:

I am a mechanical designer, author, entrepreneur, speaker and perpetual student (I love learning). I am glad to be alive! Because I nearly wasn't...

On my 21st birthday, I tried to take my own life. Obviously, I messed that up because I’m still here. Again in 2014, I hit rock bottom and had thoughts of ending it. On paper, I had it all—a lovely wife, two great kids, a good job with good pay, a renovated house and yet I was severely depressed and suicidal.

With a wife and two kids, suicide wasn’t an option and I needed help, badly!

Now, I am the happiest and healthiest I have ever been. When I look back on my crippling depression in 2014, I see it as the best thing that has ever happened to me. Why? Because I finally got the help I needed, and new information and techniques that completely turned my life around. It wasn’t easy or cheap, but it was worth it.

My mission is to pass on the information that helped me.

My vision is to help others improve the quality of their life.

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  • Denise Darlene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Here's Some Good News!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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    If you struggle with depression or know someone who does, this is a must read! Ian shares his compelling story of his own struggles with clinical depression and suicide attempts. The best way for those of us who don't suffer from this condition to support those who do is to get inside their mind to understand they way they process life rather than judge them as weak we must see them as wounded. Ian was obviously committed to find relief from his pain no matter how many doors he had to knock on. His efforts paid off well and now he is sharing what worked for him for a healthier, happier life with the world. I am encouraged and grateful that Ian's approach is both practical and available to any and everyone. It involves changing our habits, our health, and our internal dialog. Anyone who is willing to do the work can get the results! Thank you, Ian for turning your mess into a valuable message. May this work reach far and wide to heal a multitude of people.
    Cheers To A Life Of Vitality!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, colourful, thought evoking, practical, real!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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    Having lost my own brother to the harsh reality of depression, this book is a real asset to people trying to deal with some of the less than ideal situations people often find themselves in.

    The book is practical, down to earth, easy to read. Written for blokes, by a very good bloke, Ian.

    The book details six steps to improving quality of life and goes into detail on how the six steps will help improve state of mind and quality of life.
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  • don
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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    a very good read
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A confronting read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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    interesting insights to a man's struggles,highlights the difficulties of men sharing their experiences and speaking about feelings especially in rural communities
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  • Jimy Eddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Help is out there
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
    A book for everyone who is struggling, just a little or a lot, or even a friend thats needs help. Thanks Ian for caring enough to share your story and the tools to overcome depression. Great book easy to read and simple steps that might just save a life!!!
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  • Jana Knott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ehrliches Buch, das motiviert
    Reviewed in Germany on May 9, 2017
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    Ian Schell beschreibt, ehrlich und authentisch, wie sein Leben von Depressionen und Angst bestimmt war. Welche Versuche er unternommen hat, um damit umzugehen und was für ihn nicht sonderlich gut funktioniert hat (z.B. medikamentöre Therapie).
    Er hatte das Glück, Zugang zu einem Retreat zu finden, das ihn auf einen guten Weg gebracht hat - so dass er heute sagen kann, dass er dank seiner dunkelsten Stunden zu dem wurde, was er heute ist - und dankbar ist.

    Er stellt die 6 Dinge (deshalb BaSIX) vor, die für die Änderungen in seinem Leben verändert haben.
    Choice, Decision and Commitment
    Goals, Habits and Growth
    Thoughts and Beliefs
    Food
    Exercise
    Peace of Mind

    Mich persönlich hat das Thema Thoughts and Beliefs angesprochen - da ich mich gerade sehr mit meinen eigenen Glaubenssätze beschäftige, die auch in einem Leben ohne Depression dafür sorgen, dass manche Dinge nicht so funktionieren wie ich es gerne hätte.
    Ian Schell gibt Hoffnung und macht Mut und zeigt einen Weg auf, Wünsche auf Veränderungen in die Tat umzugehen.

    Das Buch lohnt sich auch für Menschen, die in ihrem Umfeld eine Person haben, die unter Depression oder Angststörung leidet - durch seine Geschichte wird spürbar, welches Leid für Betroffene damit verbunden ist - und lässt Empathie entstehen.

    Nichts desto trotz ist das Buch leicht zu lesen - für mich ein MUST!
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  • Paul Whitfield
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart felt story with techniques to cope with depression
    Reviewed in Australia on May 8, 2017
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    Ian Schell has written a story of his personal struggle with depression and the techniques he used to cope with it.

    The first part of the book details his own personal story, how he attempted suicide on his 21st birthday and how his adult life was a battle with depression.

    The second part of the book details the techniques that he used to turn his life around. There are six basic principals, hence the name of the book, baSIX.

    The language and tone of the book are definitely 'earthy' with a very conversational style and the odd expression that may offend some people. The conversational and real world language should connect with a lot of blokes who need this type of book!

    The book distills many ideas and practical suggestions for coping with depression without medication. This book is about what worked for the author and hopefully what will work for other people as well.
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  • Julie Townrow
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an informative book of guidelines to help in the education and awareness of anziety and Depression
    Reviewed in Australia on May 8, 2017
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    I have had the privilege to read this book a couple of times, it is good to go back and re-visit, to find motivation to create a better living outcome for people who are sometimes consumed with self doubt, self punishment and self criticism.
    I would find it difficult to believe that any reader would put the book down at the end and not think,
    "well the set of coping tools in my tool box have just been upgraded.

    Good Job Ian Schell Keep well through your life Journey
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  • Lyndi W.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in Australia on May 12, 2017
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    Found this book to be an easy read, informative and helpful. The more we can communicate about problems that affect us all the better!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Raw personal story with real life steps for improvement
    Reviewed in Australia on May 7, 2017
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    Great balance between graphic story telling and actionable steps to improve your life!

    This book is quite raw and confronting. The author is a real-life, everyday guy who has suffered from anxiety and depression for most of his life. He shares the ups and downs of his journey and provides the most basic, but amazing steps we can take to help improve our life, but most importantly to overcome depression and anxiety.

    Perfect for people who are ready to overcome stress, depression, anxiety or PTSD - highly recommended!
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