- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; (Reissue) edition (2 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006372023
- ISBN-13: 978-0006372028
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 484,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dorothy Rowe draws on her experiences with a number of patients who were referred to her for treatment. Their stories show that the lives of even those in the depths of depression can change.
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'I remember feeling very isolated. For a while I became convinced that I was set apart. Everyone seemed so well and confident. I marvelled that they were able to get through the day.'
Joan had a happy family and a nice home, but saw no point in living further. Mary feared that no one would notice if she died. John desperately needed someone to talk to following the death of a close friend. Joe tried to murder the girl he loved. And Dave's aggression went either against himself or against the world.
Depression is the greatest isolation we can experience, a prison which we build for ourselves. Just as we build it, however, so we can unlock the door and let ourselves out. In 'Choosing Not Losing', eminent psychologist Dorothy Rowe draws on her experiences with a number of patients who were referred to her for treatment. Their stories show that the lives of even those in the depths of depression 'can' change.
A sympathetic and immensely valuable book, full of insight into the often strange and moving world of suffering inhabited by the depressive, 'Choosing Not Losing' will give hope to all who read it.
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Teaching Wisdom ?, 20 Sep 2000
By stressrelief@ireland.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Choosing Not Losing: Experience of Depression (Paperback)
Dorothy Rowe as a clinical psychologist in England had vast experience and gained a clear understanding of some of the deepest stirrings of the mind. However this not a patronizing or feel good book ; it deals with everyday problems expressed like I have never really seen.The book is humorously written yet it moves you. It doesn't psyche you up like a pre game talk, as some similar books do. It is simple wisdom.
Dorothy Rowe explains how living in the present is sometimes hard to do. Dwelling in the past and thinking about the future means we cannot cease the moment. There are hints of Zen, however Dorothy Rowe relays her ideas in a practical and down to earth practical way.
There comes a time in ones life when you have to start taking responsibility for your life. Circumstances are everything to us, and this books tries to teach you how to control your circumstances.
Sprinkled throughout the book are case studies which are humorous, but the analysis and recommendations she makes are in easy to follow steps. It is not a bullet form book with a 50 things to do list. Instead it is creative, and a great read.
I've read many inspirational books on Positive thinking by Norman Peale and Habits of Effective people by Stephen Corvey. The problem with these great books it that they tend not get at the emotional roots behind our actions. This book does, and is good fun at the same time.
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