If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. Depression is very common, affecting over 300 million people around the world. Written by Professor Paul Gilbert, internationally recognised for his work on depression, this highly acclaimed self-help book has been of benefit to thousands of people including sufferers, their friends and families, and those working I the medical profession. This fully revised third edition has been extensively updated and rewritten to reflect over ten years of new research on understanding and treating depression, particularly the importance of developing compassionate ways of thinking, behaving and feeling. It contains helpful case studies and new, easy-to-follow, step-by-step suggestions and exercises to help you understand your depression and lift your mood.
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By "ssenerch2"
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This book helped to completely change my understanding of depression and psychology in general. The biological/evolutionary and social explanation Mr. Gilbert offers for depression is something I have encountered nowhere else, yet is so basic and elemental and makes complete sense. This book clarified and simplified what was for me a dark, scary, overwhelming mystery, and helped me to finally see depression for what it is. I understand now that I'm not randomly and unfortunately afflicted with a strange disease that I'm powerless to affect, but rather all people have the potential to enter a depressed state, and similarly all people, including me, have the potential to live in a state of vitality/normality (whatever the opposite of depression is). It's helped me to see what conditions provoke depression's onset - and importantly, why - and which help heal and restore oneself. What a stroke of luck to have come across this helpful book and this wonderful author.
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This is an excellent book which offers useful and practical advice about overcoming depression and other problems which are related to it, in a rational way. It is well written and readable, covering all aspects of the subject comprehensively. It is illustrated throughout with examples drawn from the author's own experience as a therapist. The book is in three sections - the first explains the causes of depression, the second discusses a self-help programme for depression itself while the third and final section considers related issues such as shame, anger, approval and perfectionism. As a sufferer from depression, this book was of immense help to me - having studied the book, I now understand a lot of the problems I have much better and feel able to overcome them. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is even mildly depressed.
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By G R Andrews
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I used this book in conjunction with a Psychologist and found it to be the truest and most practical book on dealing with depression. It is in no way airy fairy or spiritual (I have no problem with spirituality BTW) it is practical advise on how to deal with your own issues and behaviour using CBT techniques.
I strongly recommend you use this book with a counsellor or therapist. As one other reader commented it can be a little overwhelming because it is so jam-packed with advice. If you are using it alone take it very slowly, read only a few pages a night max and take it from there.
Thank-you
G.
I strongly recommend you use this book with a counsellor or therapist. As one other reader commented it can be a little overwhelming because it is so jam-packed with advice. If you are using it alone take it very slowly, read only a few pages a night max and take it from there.
Thank-you
G.
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I found this book very depressing and made me feel more guilty for having depression. Would not recommend it if you are struggling with depression. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Mrs Angela D Parker
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This book will iron out all your mind wrinkles. Learn what really goes on in your head that keeps you at a low ebb. Read more
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Excellent book
Full of useful information. A fantastic book.
Highly recommended to anyone who feels they might need a little help?
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Highly recommended to anyone who feels they might need a little help?
Insightful.
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Published 1 month ago by Buzbee
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A very informative read.
Very informative.Explains all problems in plain English.Once I started reading I could not put it down.A must for all sufferers.
Published 2 months ago by G Thomas
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Lots of very useful ideas
Not quite as instantly accessible as some other books on the topic, but I did find the idea that compassion for yourself is a key part of recovery really quite compelling. Read more
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Bought as part of a series of books for studying a masters level...
Bought as part of a series of books for studying a masters level course in CBP. Bought as a reference book.
Published 2 months ago by screviews
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Good reference and support.
Initially read this book from cover to cover and now read the relevant chapter if required. Depression is a terrible ailment and difficult to put into perspective, you certainly... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. C. A. Smith
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overcoming depression . a self help guide .
Easy reading and got some helpfull suggestions .was delivered on time also well packed , its a long book well researched and written , havent finished yet , just reading it as a... Read more
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I have found the approach very informative as well as very practiacl and easy to understand. The implementation is going to be a bit more difficult, but I am confident I will be... Read more
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