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Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong (Overcoming Common Problems) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Tim Cantopher (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Sheldon Press; illustrated edition edition (24 Jan 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0859698963
  • ISBN-13: 978-0859698962
  • Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 16.6 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 153,631 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In contrast to many books on depression, this text takes the view that those most susceptible to depression are people with strong personalities. Being naturally conscientious and reliable, they tend to carry on under great stress, where weaker people would simply give up. In the end the burden becomes too much and they succumb to depression rather like a rubber band which will snap if stretched too far. The work attempts to explain the cause of depression and how it can be treated - by looking after yourself, antidepressant treatments and talking therapies.

About the Author
Dr Tim Cantopher is a psychiatrist. He worked as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS for some years before leaving to work in the private sector, where he is now Medical Director of the Priory Hospital in Surrey (one of a group of hospitals well known as the place celebrities go to sort out their problems). He is also medical advisor to the Depression Alliance, Depend, the National Association for Mental Health and Relate.

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I needed this book!, 17 Nov 2004
I have suffered from depression for more years than I care to remember, and was diagnosed 8 years ago. Having read a lot of books about the subject, this is the first one that makes me feel truly "understood". The books told me something I knew, but needed to hear again, like:
Depression is an illness that can be cured.
While it can be triggered by events and psychological factors, depression is essentially a biochemical imbalance.
The difference between clinical depression and "having a bad time" or "feeling blue".
Taking anti-depressants is not an "easy way out", it`s the first step in reclaiming your life.
The book also told me things I didn`t know, like:
Depression typically happens to people with strong characters, people who are very responsible and caring towards others.
Why it`s crucial to give yourself time to heal (so good to know, when you feel guilty about not being able to socialize, go to work etc.). Like the author says: The reason you don`t want to do these things, is that somewhere you know that it will hurt you, not help you, when even getting out of bed is a challenge.
Ways to prevent future episodes by identifying individual triggers, learning to care for yourself and not take on more than you can deal with (actually becoming more selfish!).
Besides being a sufferer, I`m also a psychologist, and I`ll recommend this book to all clients suffering from clinical depression. I really like the way the author "speaks to me": With a sense of humour, a down to earth approach and never condescending. He sound like the psychiatrist from heaven!
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent advice for new or veteran sufferers, 4 Mar 2003
Having suffered from clinical depression for many years, I have read many books on the subject, both of the 'self-help' and more academic variety. In terms of the former category this is without doubt the most useful I have read so far. It is fully of practical advice and reassuring information which would be particularly useful to new sufferers of the condition or their friends and families. It would also be a good book for those who feel they might be suffering from a depressive illness but are unsure; the way the subject matter is broached would, I feel, be likely to reassure or guide rather than inspire fear or 'hypochondriac' tendencies.

Having earlier placed this book in the 'self-help' category, I do not mean to suggest that it doesn't have information I have otherwise only read in 'academic' texts (on medication, for example) - it does. The difference is that technical terms are de-mystified and the variety of treatments available discussed in clear and easily-understandable language.

The book is so well-written that I actually ENJOYED reading it. For this kind of text I feel that is the ultimate praise.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars From Darkest Africa, 31 Dec 2004
A few months back I was diagnosed with clinical depression and found that I knew very little about the illness and so I wanted to get some practical advice. As I work for an NGO in Central Africa, it was not just a question of going to the local library or into the nearest bookshop and so I ordered a couple of books from Amazon.

Of the different books I have read in recent months I found 'Depressive Illness: The curse of the strong' to be an easy read - essential when one is feeling in the pit of despair. That isn't to say that the book is lightweight but the style is clear and often humourous. It is great to be able to start to smile about your situation! There were so many things in the book to which I could say, 'yes - I know exactly what you mean' and this helped me to come to terms with the fact that I am not in any way unusual suffering from this illness. I was also able to share the book with my wife to help her understand what I was going through - it was easier for me to say to her read page 'x' than for me to articulate what I was going through.

I would therefore recommend this book to anyone who thinks they might be depressed or to anyone who is trying to understand what a partner or loved one who is depressed is going through. I sincerely hope that it will be as helpful for you as it has been and still is for me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars At last!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Amazon !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered!
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