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Depression For Dummies

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I've read several books on depression and I must say that Depression For Dummies is far more practical and easy to read than the others. The exercises are truly useful and applicable to everyday life. I especially liked the section on relapse prevention. I hadn't known that relapse is such a high risk and it seems odd that other books I've seen on self-help for depression barely bring the subject up. If you want serious help with moods and depression I can't think of a better book to recommend.

My therapist suggested that I read Depression for Dummies. We worked together on some of the exercises and they really helped me. I really liked the way the authors explained how medication worked. Also enjoyed the chapter called "Getting out of bed." Thanks so much!

Excellent job. I will recommend this book liberally to my clients who suffer from depression or have a family member who does. This magical blend of education, empathy, humor, and practical tips will be a perfect adjunct to psychotherapy. Thank you!

This is a comforting, easy to understand, practical book that is especially good for people who have just been diagnosed or parents with children who've been diagnosed. In a friendly, non-threatening style, the authors describe how to identify the symptoms of depression, lay out the possible treatment options, and offer instructions on how to find the help needed. I especially like the section on alternative treatments for depression. The Resources section is also valuable, with leads to books, websites, and organizations with local chapters such as NAMI.

MOST FOLK DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DEPRESSION INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE DEPRESSED. THIS BOOK DOES A GREAT JOB EXPLAINING DETAILS ABOUT DEPRESSION. HELP YOU TO STOP BEATING UP ON YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE THE WAY YOU ARE. GREAT FOR FAMILY MEMBERS THA ARE TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION DEAL WITH IT.

This is an excellent book in teaching you what depression is all about and the various types of help that is out there (from self-help to doctors). It is easy to read and I recommend it for anyone who has depression or knows someone with depression.

Simple easy to understand gives helpful tips and strategies for dealing with the issues associated with depression in both self and other.

I was going through some real depression stuff, mostly acute, caused by events, not chronic. But the insight that this book provided allowed me to see not just the traps I'd created for myself, but also how many people who didn't really think of themselves as depressed were actually feeling in much the same way. It has been healing for me, and has opened up a compassion for others I'd not expected.

For those going through chronic depression, I'm truly sorry that I didn't understand before. This book helped me to do so, both for myself and for others.

This book talks about writing down notes when your depressed and how to untimitly overcome your depression. I liked it because it gets the overall message and it gets it fast.

While I know that the title of this book is not to be considered condescending, and the authors preface that in the beginning pages of the book. However, it does seem to border on the line of "making light" of a very complicated and debilitating desease. I'm sure it's important for those in a depressive state and/or those living with someone who is depressed to understand how the "depression got there". Whether it's a concern that they've done something to bring this on or the common characteristic most men share of "wanting to fix it". However, the depressed person while in the true abyss of their depression, is not interested in how or why, we just want to know what to do to return to the normal, if there is such a state, predepression person we once were. This is another book I'm having a hard time finishing. So far, the good information I've received from this book has overshadowed the parts that seem to lead me astray in my voyage of overcoming my depressive state. I expect to finish reading the book, possibly omitting parts I don't find particularly helpful at this time in my life, probably to read at another step in my recovery.