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Chicago Tribune
Easy to read about, tough to put into practice, Thase's strategies for feeling better are worth the time and effort.
James H. Kocsis, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Cornell Medical Center
...this is the best concise guide to treating chronic depression I have seen.
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When was the last time you felt vibrant and energized by a job well done, shared laughter and warmth with a loved one, hummed in the shower, and, although it may sound corny, felt that there was a skip in your step? Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you suffer from a chronic form of depression the chances are that you don't even realise you are ill. Most sufferers of dysthymia believe that their symptoms are normal, or incurable, "it's just the way we are". Not so! Chronic depression can be treated, managed, maybe even cured. According to this book anyway. What is really important is that you understand the nature of your problem and are well informed about the range of possible treatments.
If you suffer from chronic depression then most "You Can Be Happy!" type of self-help books don't give you the information you need to recover and to deal with potential relapses. Most self-help books on depression assume that you know what it feels like to be happy - which, if you have been depressed for a very long time, you probably don't.
If you are looking for a book which tells you how you can fix yourself without having to ask for help from anyone else then this is not for you. If you suspect you have a form of chronic depression and want to be able to make informed decisions about your treament then it will empower you to search for the most appropriate treatment for your depression. It will help you to work out if you are depressed, and if so, what type of depression you have. It gives useful information about medications and psychotherapies, alternative remedies and self-help strategies, advice on diet and exercise. It treats all these as part of a whole solution which for most people will be a pick-and-mix of several different strategies. It is written, as far as I can judge, to be read by both patients and students. It is accessible to the layperson (no really hard Latin words) yet it contains enough information on research and references to articles in medical journals to interest a student or a practitioner.
After reading this book you should be able to decide for yourself the kind of treatment you need, and have a much more equal discussion with your doctor on the way your case should be treated and the results you can expect.
If you suffer from chronic depression then most "You Can Be Happy!" type of self-help books don't give you the information you need to recover and to deal with potential relapses. Most self-help books on depression assume that you know what it feels like to be happy - which, if you have been depressed for a very long time, you probably don't.
If you are looking for a book which tells you how you can fix yourself without having to ask for help from anyone else then this is not for you. If you suspect you have a form of chronic depression and want to be able to make informed decisions about your treament then it will empower you to search for the most appropriate treatment for your depression. It will help you to work out if you are depressed, and if so, what type of depression you have. It gives useful information about medications and psychotherapies, alternative remedies and self-help strategies, advice on diet and exercise. It treats all these as part of a whole solution which for most people will be a pick-and-mix of several different strategies. It is written, as far as I can judge, to be read by both patients and students. It is accessible to the layperson (no really hard Latin words) yet it contains enough information on research and references to articles in medical journals to interest a student or a practitioner.
After reading this book you should be able to decide for yourself the kind of treatment you need, and have a much more equal discussion with your doctor on the way your case should be treated and the results you can expect.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is not a self help book written by some self appointed guru. It takes medical research and presents it in a way that we can all digest. It gives a through overview of depression and the various treatments - from drugs to therapy to herbal and many more.
If you are seeking treatment for depression but are afraid then I can recommend this book - you will finish it more informed and less frightened.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was attracted to this because I was diagnosed with Dysthymia in July this year after many years of challenges. This has affected me greatly and I am now finally coming to terms with it. As a result I have been researching this condition extensively and this is one book I have read on the topic.
Much of what is written on Dysthymia assumes it to be a mild but chronic depression; this underestimates the effects it has on both the sufferer, family and friends completely. What this book does is discuss the findings from research, the advances made in neuroscience and the effects on the brain which is clearly seen on the advanced scanning techniques that are used. I think this is very exciting because neuroscience is proving that many conditions in mental health have a physical cause and this is beginning to be born out by research findings. It discusses the various approaches to treating Dysthymia both in medication and other methods, none of which are a magic cure. It also discusses diet and how this can effect the brain chemistry and in turn moods and behaviour. It is written in a comprehensive manner and doesn't blind the reader with science in technical terms.
If like me you want to find out more about this dreadful illness then this book is very useful in giving you understanding at a deeper level in order to help yourself and be able to discuss issues with your care provider.
Much of what is written on Dysthymia assumes it to be a mild but chronic depression; this underestimates the effects it has on both the sufferer, family and friends completely. What this book does is discuss the findings from research, the advances made in neuroscience and the effects on the brain which is clearly seen on the advanced scanning techniques that are used. I think this is very exciting because neuroscience is proving that many conditions in mental health have a physical cause and this is beginning to be born out by research findings. It discusses the various approaches to treating Dysthymia both in medication and other methods, none of which are a magic cure. It also discusses diet and how this can effect the brain chemistry and in turn moods and behaviour. It is written in a comprehensive manner and doesn't blind the reader with science in technical terms.
If like me you want to find out more about this dreadful illness then this book is very useful in giving you understanding at a deeper level in order to help yourself and be able to discuss issues with your care provider.
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