The Depression Workbook 2 Ed: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression
Author: M. A. Copeland, Mary Ellen, Matthew, Ph.D. McKay, Mary Ellen Copeland, Mary Liz Riddle
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ISBN: 157224268X
Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns (09 January, 2002)
Sales Rank: 8,841
Average Customer Rating: 4.16 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
If You've Been Recently Diagnosed - This Book Is A Lifesaver
This is one of the "must have" books for anyone newly diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder (manic-depression). It is invaluable in teaching both sufferer and supporter the symptoms and symptomatic behavior associated with these brain disorders.It is also one of the best books I have read for learning coping skills. Coping skills are needed while you are trying to find a treatment to end your suffering. Since that can take weeks, months or even years, coping skills are vital to keep you on track with your treatment efforts - and to help you during times of suicidal ideation.
This book was monumental in helping me get through a severe depression that lasted nonstop for half-a-decade. Now that I have been symptom-free for the last five-years (due to medication), I am able to look back in hindsight to see what got me and my wife, Melissa, through that personal nightmare. This book was one of those lifesaving gifts which got us on track immediately after I was diagnosed. It is a book of which we are most grateful.
I recommend this book to all my readers, and anyone suffering with depression or biplar disorder.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Outstanding insights to Depression and Mania
I have had two children who grew up suffering with Manic Depression and this book was a life-saver (literally) for them and us as parents. Mania can be turned to positive attributes like creativity. One daughter is a published author and lecturer on clinical psychology techniques and new trends in treatment. She recommends this book as number one to read for parents and adults suffering. I highly recommend you buy this book for your family or friends suffering from these symptoms.
Rating: 1 out of 5
This book is not for everyone
I started reading this book when I was newly diagnosed, and it was not helpful. It seems to be aimed at a grade school mentality, and the "exercises" are condescending and patronizing. If you feel that you need this type of care, this should be a good resource for you. But for people who desire a little more intellectual stimulation and who prefer to be treated as adults, I do not recommend this book. Unfortunately, there is not much alternative out there at present; the profession seems to prefer to treat down to the lowest common denominator. Sadly, no change seems to be in sight. Similar Products
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