Restoring Intimacy: The Patient's Guide to Maintaining Relationships During Depression (Paperback)

~ Drew Pinsky (Preface)

Editorial Reviews

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"Restoring Intimacy is an extraordinary book. The combination of not one, but several expert contributors, gives the book depth and breadth and covers important questions about depression and relationships. It is a wonderful resource and we plan on recommending it to many people seeking help for depression." -- Mike & Mary Wallace

"Restoring Intimacy is an important contribution to our understanding of depression. Experts provide direct, helpful, and straightforward answers to frequently asked, but seldom answered questions about the impact of depressive illnesses on personal relationships." -- Kay Redfield Jamison, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University, and author of

"This book is a clear and comprehensive guide addressing the important issue of intimacy and relationships for people living with depression. It is a must-read for those who know, or even suspect that they suffer from depression, and for their partners, friends, and loved ones." -- Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady

Product Description

"Restoring Intimacy" was conceived as a comprehensive resource from experts on depression, both researchers and clinicians, as well as patients. The book answers questions submitted by people living with depression, as well as from their partners and family members. "Restoring Intimacy" addresses a variety of issues, including how to recognize depression in a loved one, how to cope with side effects of antidepressant medications that may affect sexual function, and how to talk with a doctor about depression-related intimacy problems. "Restoring Intimacy" also contains a resource and self-test section, guiding readers to additional information and support.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Fountain Book Press; 1 edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967389305
• ISBN-13: 978-0967389301
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,016,081 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I WANT MORE!, March 21, 2000

By	Sara (Hermosa Beach, California) - See all my reviews

This book was easy to read and helped me understand more about the side effects of medication and the impact depression can have on relationships. I liked reading the questions/answers that were provided but I wish there were more tips on how to maintain my relationship through my depression. I would recommend this to someone who wants more of an overview/clinical view on depression. For those of you who want tips on how to strengthen your relationship, look elsewhere...

60 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money or time, February 8, 2000

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I am a clinical psychologist and have been in practice for over 20 years. This book is primarily about the side effects of medications with very little practical advice on maintaining relationships during depression. There are far, far better books on the market on this topic with practical help in them. A good therapist can tell you the points in this book in five minutes. Don't waste your money here.

56 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You've Got To Be Kidding, February 26, 2000

By A Customer

This is the most misleading title ever. The book promises to help you resore your intimacy. For someone suffering from depression and looking for a way to fix their diminished sexual desire, this book is a cruel joke with nothing more to say than "Talk to your doctor about it".

You can save yourself a lot of time and money if you already know the basics about depression and its effects on your life. This book offers absolutely no solutions, just platitudes!

I would have given it zero stars, but Amazon didn't give me that option.