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Living with the Black Dog: How to Cope When Your Partner Is Depressed (Paperback)

by Caroline Carr (Author), Richard Craze (Editor), Roni Jay (Editor) "When I was about four, my cousin said he'd beat me up unless I stole a rose from every garden in our lane ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: White Ladder Press Ltd (25 Jan 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905410107
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905410101
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,586 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'This is by far the best book to have been written by a carer of a depressed partner. It is moving, practical, down to earth and personal. Above all it is warm...This book is an obligatory read.' Paul Lanham, Vice-President of Depression Alliance

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Caroline Carr's book follows her own story of coping with a partner who gradually slid into depression and - eventually - came out of it again. Although their relationship was changed, it survived, and she describes how she felt and the strategies she used to cope. She has talked to many other people whose partners have suffered from depression and she uses these as case studies throughout the book. She also gives a mass of practical advice, some she used at the time and some learnt later, to help others going through the same stressful experience.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Caroline!, 15 Feb 2007
I ordered 'Living with the Black Dog' as soon as I saw Caroline talking about it on TV. This book has helped me so much. As I sped through it, I could draw parallels with my own situation. My husband has been depressed for two years, and it has been the most perplexing and miserable time of my life. Our whole family has been affected. It is so helpful to read how this experience has been for someone else, and it's also been useful to read other people's stories in the case studies she uses. There are loads of tips on how to help yourself to cope. I wish I'd known about some of these before. One thing I have found liberating is the realization that it is OK to distance myself. Caroline Carr explains how to do this, and she even gives examples of ways to speak to someone who is depressed. The whole thing is fascinating really. Thanks Caroline - I'd reccommend this to anyone who lives with someone who is depressed.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well Written, 21 Nov 2007
I managed to read this book in one sitting as it was so easy to read. There are some nice light humorous comments at times and you do feel for the author and the situation. There are plenty of useful tips on how to deal with a depressed person but i have dropped one star off the rating because unfortunatly my situation is quite different and i couldn't relate to most things. On the whole i would recommend however - there is lots of useful info on depression in general and some useful contacts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read, No Quick Fixes - Uplifting., 7 Oct 2008
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This is a short book, easy to read (which is very helpful when you are faced with dealing with a depressed individual and feeling confused and at a loss what to do yourself). There are many self-help books out there, some heavy going - I have ploughed through several making notes! This one lightens the load and helps you to remember to take care of yourself too, rather than allowing yourself to be dragged down. It is also very reassuring to find that your experiences are similar to other people's and that you are not alone and nor are you the cause of the problem.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Depression
Living with the Black Dog: How to Cope When Your Partner Is Depressed

Very useful in my work as a therapist. I loan copies to my clients.
Published 14 days ago by C. Billingham

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
This book is well written and organised in a way that makes it easy to read. It is positive and helpful with important pointers as to how to cope. Read more
Published 4 months ago by 60north

5.0 out of 5 stars Coping with a depressed partner
There is very little help for the families of those suffering from depression and I found this book very comforting. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Jennifer H. Robinson

4.0 out of 5 stars No magic formula to fix everything but plenty of practical tips
A quick read with a lot of advice about remembering that it's your partner's behavouir that is the problem not your partner, imagining yourself ina bubble to stop there negativity... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kathryn Ross

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