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title: "4 O. Carl Simonton Quotes - Famous Psychologist (Getting well again)"
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# O. Carl Simonton

(1942–2009)   Psychologist

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O. Carl Simonton was a psychologist, best known for *Getting well again*.

## Quick Facts About O. Carl Simonton

Born June 29, 1942

Died June 18, 2009

Profession Psychologist

Notable works Getting well again

## About O. Carl Simonton

O. Carl Simonton was a specialist in radiology and oncology most notable for his unproven cancer treatment methods.

##  Quotes by O. Carl Simonton

> [The question you need to ask yourself is not if you will heal, but how you will heal.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/o-carl-simonton/the-question-you-need-to-ask-yourself-is-not-if-you-will-heal-but-how/)

O. Carl Simonton

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6b4/o-carl-simonton-73239_ask-yourself_the-question-you-need-to-ask-yourself-is_414976.png)

> [In the face of uncertainty, there is nothing wrong with hope.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/o-carl-simonton/in-the-face-of-uncertainty-there-is-nothing-wrong-with-hope/)

O. Carl Simonton

[Doubt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/doubt/)

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> [Healing is simply attempting to do more of those things that bring joy and fewer of those things that bring pain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/o-carl-simonton/healing-is-simply-attempting-to-do-more-of-those-things-that-bring/)

O. Carl Simonton

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ca/o-carl-simonton-73239_attempting_healing-is-simply-attempting-to-do-more_2052138.png)

> [When you're depressed, the whole body is depressed, and it translates to the cellular level. The first objective is to get your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/o-carl-simonton/when-you-re-depressed-the-whole-body-is-depressed-and-it-translates/)

O. Carl Simonton

[Body](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/body/)

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