What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are?: How We Come To Believe Lies About Ourselves and What We Can Do to Change Them

by Adriana Popescu Ph.D

Dr. Adriana Popescu invites you to the possibility that there is nothing actually wrong with you. Adriana will guide you through a process of personal transformation and help you understand what gets in the way of experiencing freedom, joy, and peace. Many of us believe lies about ourselves, and these false beliefs can be the source of our suffering. Like a splash of cold water to the face, this book will shatter your illusions of limitation and teach you how to access the clarity, ease, and confidence that is hiding within you. The tools and practices are contained within your mind... and like this book... you just have to open it up. Personal transformation is possible, and Adriana is here to help.

288 pages, Paperback

Published December 17, 2022

Reviews

[Monique Verpoort · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book!! I could relate to much of the information presented in it but it also provided me with a boatload of new concepts and tools that are highly practical and easy to implement. Concepts are clearly explained and there is a Review and Home Play (nicer word than homework) at the end of each chapter with a list of questions meant to help the reader shift their perspective on how they view themselves, others and the world. This book is an excellent addition to any client's or therapist's bookshelf.

[Terry Deakin-Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What If You're Not as F*ed Up as You Think You Are is a refreshing and empowering read. Adriana Popescu, PhD, has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible, using clear and relatable language that resonates with the average reader.

Part 1 lays the groundwork beautifully, offering insightful examples of how we develop negative self-perceptions and limiting beliefs. It provides a strong foundation for understanding why we think the way we do. But for me, Part 2 is where this book truly shines—packed with practical, easy-to-apply strategies that help shift those negative perspectives and cultivate genuine self-worth. The techniques are straightforward yet powerful, making personal transformation feel not only possible but achievable.

One of the things I appreciate most is Adriana’s writing style—there’s no arrogance or over-promising, just authentic, well-grounded guidance. Having read the book once, I find myself going back to revisit different strategies that I want to incorporate into my own life. And having met Adriana personally, I can say with confidence that she is the real deal—someone worth listening to.

If you're looking for a book that challenges limiting beliefs and helps you step into a more empowered version of yourself, this is it. Highly recommended!