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Summary: Lakey seal of approval
Review: Douglas Bloch has written a clear, thorough and wonderful book. Anyone dealing with depression or who knows someone who is will benefit greatly from the presence of this book. Written with heart and knowledge, this is truly a gem.
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Summary: Helped me to rediscover joy in life
Review: I have struggled with depression since I was a young child, and occasionally I go into deeper depressions. My depression has very clear roots and over time I have been able to work through the source of the problem. Sometimes when the depression gets too deep I am unable to take care of myself in the ways that I need to get better. Although medication has helped me in the past I disliked the side effects and for many reasons it is impractical for me to be on medication long term.This book is the best workbook on healing from depression that I have found. The first section of the book is a memoir of the author's incredible journey to recovery from depression (he did not respond well to meds). The second half of the book is a weekly structure of recovering from depression that addresses self-care, thoughts, self esteem, spirituality, creating a support system of friends and health care providers, and finding pleasure in life. By the second or third week I was feeling well enough and motivated to make all the changes that I needed, but the structure helped me when I was too low to make the changes I needed to make. In addition to this he includes great information about common nutritional deficiencies that cause depression and supplements and herbs that work as antidepressants.
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Summary: Helped me to rediscover joy in life
Review: I have struggled with depression since I was a young child, and occasionally I go into deeper depressions. My depression has very clear roots and over time I have been able to work through the source of the problem. Sometimes when the depression gets too deep I am unable to take care of myself in the ways that I need to get better. Although medication has helped me in the past I disliked the side effects and for many reasons it is impractical for me to be on medication long term. This book is the best workbook on healing from depression that I have found. The first section of the book is a memoir of the author's incredible journey to recovery from depression (he did not respond well to meds). The second half of the book is a weekly structure of recovering from depression that addresses self-care, thoughts, self esteem, spirituality, creating a support system of friends and health care providers, and finding pleasure in life. By the second or third week I was feeling well enough and motivated to make all the changes that I needed, but the structure helped me when I was too low to make the changes I needed to make. In addition to this he includes great information about common nutritional deficiencies that cause depression and supplements and herbs that work as antidepressants.
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