This second book from Matthew Johnstone, author of I Had a Black Dog, is an equally touching and beautifully illustrated book, written for those who care for those suffering from depression – friends, family members, colleagues, and even therapists. Using wonderful illustrations and the image of Churchill’s infamous ‘black dog’, Matthew and his wife Ainsley offer a moving, inspirational and often humorous portrait of life with depression – not only for those suffering from it themselves, but for those close to them. Living with a Black Dog speaks directly to the carer and offers practical and sometimes tongue-in-cheek tips on helping the depression sufferer, such as ‘Socks have little do with mental health. If people could just ‘snap out of it’ they would.’ and ‘Encourage any form of regular exercise. Fitness robs the Dog of its power’. Based on their own experiences, Matthew and his wife Ainsley treat the subject of depression sympathetically, hopefully and, most importantly, humorously.
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As a mental health nurse, I am always on the lookout for quality material to give to carers. This fits the bill. --Nursing Standard, 4-star review
Book of the Week --Mail on Sunday's YOU magazine
Comprehensive and very helpful ... brilliant. --Guardian Weekend magazine, recommended by Dr. Tom Smith
Book of the Week --Mail on Sunday's YOU magazine
Comprehensive and very helpful ... brilliant. --Guardian Weekend magazine, recommended by Dr. Tom Smith
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From the author of the bestselling I Had a Black Dog, a touching and beautifully illustrated book, written for those who care for those suffering from depression.
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By Foxylock
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As someone who has a black dog of his own I sometimes find it difficult to describe my emotions and how black the mood can actually get. My wife found this book extremely useful in helping her to understand just how debilitating depression is. Instead of her watching me suffer this book has empowered her to take a more pro-active role in my recovery whilst still looking after herself. This book emphasizes the need for the carer to also take care of themselves. I think this book is written coherently and inspires hope and shows us how relationships can strengthen and not crumble because of this condition. So if the black dog is in your house maybe this book can help with the communication side of things, it certainly helped me. Take care...
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By F1chick
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This book is written in a smililar way to 'I Have A Black Dog'. It is easy to read and non time consuming. It helps to re-assure people with depression and their families that the experiences they are having are a normal part of the illness. It leaves the readers with an air of hope and shows they are far from alone. May even be useful to show children of people with depression.
Also has a list of resources at the back for further help.
I love these books and think they should be in GP waiting rooms!
Also has a list of resources at the back for further help.
I love these books and think they should be in GP waiting rooms!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By neonoctafish
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Matthew and Ainsley Johnstone tell it like it is. Filled with simple but lucid insights into both depression and being on the receiving end. It offers a perfect vehicle for a couple dealing with a potential relationship-breaker in a mature and calm way. Particularly useful for defusing and explaining the likely flashpoints. Highly recommended.
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Very impactive!
I thought this book was very readable. Good information in a fun but serious format. The illustrations helped the message to get through. Read more
Published 2 days ago by DMB Davies
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Great for famlies!
This is a brilliant book for helping the people living with a person suffering from clinical depression. Leave it lying around for them to dip into. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Belle
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Excellent.
This book is very good in describing what it's like living with someone with depression and how best to help and support them, everyone should read this book.
Published 29 days ago by DELYTH STEPHENS
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Excellent, concise reflection on the likely behaviours associated with...
This book provides a useful support material to those living with someone with depression. It goes some way to understanding their behaviour and how to respond in a very easy to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Angie Dent
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For those suffering with depression, or living with someone suffering...
Very clear, suits all ages, wonderful illustrations. This book is useful in my work as a therapist, I have recommended it to several clients already.
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer Latimer
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Living with a black dog
This is OK as a self-help book but not much use if the depressed person won't help themselves. It is a very short book with pages of cartoons rather than lots of writing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by lethal penguin
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Living with Black
This is well matched to the earlier 'I had a Black Dog', with good illustrations and and pertinent text. It certainly helped my wife to understand her husband. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Joyce
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Waste of money
Have just finished reading this so called book. Bought it for the kindle. You have to read the book horizontally i think
this is due to the pictures inside, however as the... Read more
this is due to the pictures inside, however as the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Loves to read
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Very helpful guide to depression
Equally as good as " I had a black dog" but written for carers, partners, children. The pictures make me laugh, the simple text is spot on.
Published 3 months ago by brillo
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Again I like the bold graphics depicting the journey of supporting a love one with depression. A little disappointing in this e edition that some of the text has been over layed so... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sophie6750
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