Understanding and Overcoming Depression: A Common Sense Approach [Paperback]

Tony Bates (Author), Paul Gilbert (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2000

Depression is more common than we want to believe. Bates ’s heartwarming message is that clear and compassionate thinking helps build self-esteem and gives us back a trust in ourselves that gets lost when we become depressed. UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING DEPRESSION is a useful tool that helps sufferers and their families understand and cope with depression. Included are strategies for:Removing obstacles to recovery.Doing one thing at a time.Changing your self-image.Living with a depressed person.

Product Details

• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: Crossing Press (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580910319
• ISBN-13: 978-1580910316
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #944,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A solid guide to recovering from depression, August 14, 2008

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Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Understanding and Overcoming Depression: A Common Sense Approach (Paperback)

Depression is not about feeling bad. After all, everyone feels bad from time to time. True
clinical depression happens when you feel bad all the time for a long time. This level of
depression colors the way you think and feel about yourself and everything else in your
life. And, one of the most devastating symptoms of depression is that you believe you will
never get better. This short, easy-to-absorb book by Dr. Tony Bates gives an overview of
depression, its causes and cures. He recommends a holistic approach to recovery through
the use of medication and psychotherapy. Bates also outlines a simple plan including
recognizing and challenging your negative thought patterns, reducing stress, keeping a
journal and tackling small achievable tasks. Other books cover different aspects of this
illness in much more depth, but even so, getAbstract recommends Bates's guide as a
useful introduction to the subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, March 14, 2007

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FirefightersWife (Near Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding and Overcoming Depression: A Common Sense Approach (Paperback)

This is a great book. I checked it out from the library and after reading it, I am buying it. There isn't alot of scientific stuff, just lots of positive ways to keep you uplifted through thinking positively etc. I really recommend this book!