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philosophy to cope with anxiety and depression

Ive been reading Schopenhauer for a year now. Beautiful, consoling, however id like to switch to another writer for now, any suggestions? Ive heard Spinoza is great for understanding your emotions (On the Improvement of the Understanding)  from Schopenhauer himself  (WWR 1 book 4 chapter 68)  but hes too difficult to read for me. Any suggestions are appreciated thanks.

Note: I do want to read Spinoza eventually so any advice on understanding him would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I think you are the first to find Schopenhauer consoling as oppose to pushing yourself further into the pit! But if you want a discussion of emotions, and especially a discussion of Schopenhauer himself, then reading Nietzsche makes sense. *The Gay Science* is normally the recommend starting point.