Negative mental states, such as guilt, suppressed anger and resentment, are now thought by some to be connected to a wide range of illnesses, including cancer and AIDS. This is a study of low self-esteem, which lies behind a host of problems, including shyness, lack of confidence, fear of intimacy, addiction (to alcohol, food, drugs, sex), codependency, depression and mental illness. The book discusses how one can use the subconscious to reverse one's conditioned negative attitudes by making positive statements