- Paperback: 189 pages
- Publisher: Virgin Books; illustrated edition edition (8 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0753508249
- ISBN-13: 978-0753508244
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 338,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Offers a practical lifeline to depression sufferers'
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‘A brilliant new book'
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78 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Most books dealing with depression spend a lot of time describing the medical science behind this illness and reading through all this information can be depressing in itself. "Beat Depression and Reclaim Your Life", however, cuts through all extraoneous details and gets to the very heart of how it really feels to be depressed. The author knows this because she has been there herself and, as a result, her book has an empathetic truth that no other book I've read on the subject has ever come close to achieving.
Through day-to-day tasks and the 14-day Plan she guides the reader through every stage of recovery, explaining fully the different feelings you may experience at each stage. She covers every angle, from how your food affects your mood to releasing built-up anger. By following the steps in this book, you can learn how to take back control of your emotions and consequently "reclaim your life".
I truly believe that everyone should read this book, not only those suffering from depression but "normal" people as well. It explains so much about how the human psyche works that any reader would ultimately benefit from it, hopefully achieving a heightened understanding and tolerance of other people's emotions.
My life is better for having read this and there are not many books that I could say that about.
Through day-to-day tasks and the 14-day Plan she guides the reader through every stage of recovery, explaining fully the different feelings you may experience at each stage. She covers every angle, from how your food affects your mood to releasing built-up anger. By following the steps in this book, you can learn how to take back control of your emotions and consequently "reclaim your life".
I truly believe that everyone should read this book, not only those suffering from depression but "normal" people as well. It explains so much about how the human psyche works that any reader would ultimately benefit from it, hopefully achieving a heightened understanding and tolerance of other people's emotions.
My life is better for having read this and there are not many books that I could say that about.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Finally someone who really knows what she is talking about. Alexandra Massey understands what it's like to be depressed and offers brilliant solutions to recover from it in her outstanding book. This book has been incredibly helpful to me, particularly the chapter on confronting the authority which has helped me to "slay my demons", and I would highly recommend this book to anyone who suffers from depression as I have certainly found it to be the most helpful book on the market.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Alexandra Massey has a great depth of knowledge about the pains of depression, and her book day, by day, helps you to address it and find your road to recovery. The book is written in an easy to follow pattern, which clearly makes sense because when you are feeling that low, it is difficult to concentrate on anything too heavy.
The idea of writing a journal on day one of your road to happiness is brilliant because even by day two, three, etc....you can reflect back and read just how you were feeling on that first day..or within the first few days..and you really do see an improvement, no matter how big or small, but you know you have taken a step forward.
I have learnt to distinguish between the child, adult and parent in me, and i now can recognise the symptons of my behaviour by just taking a second to establish which 'head' i am wearing at that time, and what i need to tell myself in order to keep focused on my feelings.
This is a brilliant book, and i am so looking forward to reading Alexandra Massey's new book, Super Foods to Boost your Mood, which combines foods with emotions and will keep my motivation riding high. Thank you for helping me get here.
The idea of writing a journal on day one of your road to happiness is brilliant because even by day two, three, etc....you can reflect back and read just how you were feeling on that first day..or within the first few days..and you really do see an improvement, no matter how big or small, but you know you have taken a step forward.
I have learnt to distinguish between the child, adult and parent in me, and i now can recognise the symptons of my behaviour by just taking a second to establish which 'head' i am wearing at that time, and what i need to tell myself in order to keep focused on my feelings.
This is a brilliant book, and i am so looking forward to reading Alexandra Massey's new book, Super Foods to Boost your Mood, which combines foods with emotions and will keep my motivation riding high. Thank you for helping me get here.
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Not sure it will help
If you are truly suffering from what I would describe as clinical depression this is not the book for you. Read more
Published 2 months ago by loopy123
Extremely helpful
I bought this book after reading an article on it in The Independant, I have struggled with depression for many years but now along with counselling and my "little bible that I... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Debbie
I needed this!!
I have suffered from depression for over ten years. I cope, most of the time, with taking prozac and had always thought that this would be the way it would stay. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Missmini
Helpful Book on Depression
This is one of the best books on depression I have read. The author has first-hand experience of the debilitating effects of depression, and so there are helpful suggestions from... Read more
Published 17 months ago by SingleMum
Reasonable
Just as average as most self help books, but, worth a read if you are suffering from the "black butterfly".
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by C. S. Ferrier
Incredible, and invaluable
This book resonated with me immediately. I have read dozens of books on depression, but this is one that I think I could manage even on the darkest black dog day. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by ZCC
Fantastic!
This book is a real help - just reading it whilst feeling low picks you up again and gives you the confidence boost you need! Cannot reccomend it enough!
Published on 16 May 2008 by S. J. Lavender
a ray of sunshine!
This book is lovely, it feels like a trusted friend.
It is crammed full of useful suggestions and practical steps that everyone can take in practically any situation. Read more
It is crammed full of useful suggestions and practical steps that everyone can take in practically any situation. Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by Mrs. H. J. Barrow
A very helpful guide
Alexandra Massey's book is an extremely insightful guide to coping with feelings that most of have at one time or another in our lives. Read more
Published on 12 July 2004
Real help
Anyone who has suffered with depression should read this book. Alexandra Massey has a profound understanding of depression. She knows how it feels and how destructive it is. Read more
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