- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc; Reprint edition (30 April 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 080505829X
- ISBN-13: 978-0805058291
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 489,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Desscribes the warning signs of clinical depression, and explains how to offer comfort, maintain communications, deal with the mental health community, and handle suicide threats.
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47 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
accessible help with depression,
By A Customer
This review is from: What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed (Paperback)
As a clinical social worker, I frequently recommend this book to clients, colleagues and friends for help with their depressed family members. The section on anti-depressant medication is especially clear and easy to understand. Dr. Golant's recommended strategies are enhanced by his use of vignettes from his practice and personal life to make a very touching and accessible book.
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3.6 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
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Helpful but sometimes incomplete,
By JET - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed (Paperback)
I bought this book for my husband and his family and for my family to help them understand my depression and gather some better methods for supporting me. It is helpful, as it is very informational about all facets of the disorder: what a depressed person experiences, different types of depression, medication options, etc. One thing I was excited about was the list of "depressed people's sayings" and the list of responses NOT to give and alternative, better responses. This is a helpful list, since this is one of the problems I encounter the most ("You shouldn't think that way," "That's silly," "You're hurting those who love you"). However, the responses are repetitions, mostly of "I know you feel that way now, but we will get through this together." And, even though this is a good response, saying it as a response to everything someone says just sounds silly. However, the concept of the list is wonderful, since it serves the purpose of showing people flaws in their responses. As is the case with this example, other advice/information is good and beneficial, but incomplete or repetitious. I suppose the excuse is that it's impossible to analyze a disorder that is different for everyone, hard to pin down, and extremely difficult for a non-depressed person to understand. However, for a general overview and introduction to depression for non-depressed friends or family members, this is a good book to buy. 40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great starting place,
By Aimee "book lover, homeschooling, Christian A... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed (Paperback)
I bought this book second; and loved it. The first book I bought "How to Survive When They Are Depressed" was awful. This book is a great overview. One important thing; this book giveing insight into what the depressed person is thinking and feeling; both about the depression and when depressed. This book could go more in depth; for exaple the list of things depressed people hate to hear, is waaay too short; there is so much more that could have been added. However, what is there is great and well worth it. I am the depressed person in our family and have had my parents and boyfreind read it.
51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank You ! Thank You ! Thank You !,
By Paris Huang "Paris" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed (Paperback)
My love one and me were is a very low situation before I started reading this book. He has slight depression and taking Paxil as a medication. Aside the side effect of the pills, depression also changed some of his behavior, and his attitude toward our daily life. I felt negleted, and suspect that our love is no more there.
The worse thing is I don't know what is happending, how to deal with that, and should I talk to him. After reading this book, it clearly explained everything I need to know. From what kind of symptoms he may has, what kind of medication will result to what kind of effects, to how to deal with the situation, and how to conduct a positive communication. I am grateful about reading this book. Becuase of it, those depressive conversations during a big disagreement, I was able to calm myself and really see through the heart of the one I love, to see behind it was just a inconfident and insurced heart which need a strong ally. Instead of arguing over nonscence, I gave him a hug and kiss, and reassure my love one we will go throught whatever turmoil together. This book saved our relationship, saved my love one, and saved me. Like a lighthouse, it points a direction with light. I am very grateful. |
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