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Posted 9/18/2014 1:02 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning all,

Any one know of any good books, whether self help, or a novel, or memoir? Based around depression.

I have been reading Demi Lovato's Stay Strong 365. So far its been informative and really makes you think on how to improve yourself and your wellbeing.

Thanks all!
Posted 9/18/2014 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
There is an older book called "feeling good" by Dr. David Burns. It is very good and works with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). It helped me a lot back in the 80's, but you can still get it. Check Amazon. It has used ones. The book isn't expensive though anyway.

I hope you find some good books. We had a book club started, and read one about mindfulness which really helps with depression. It is called "how to train a wild elephant". It was a very good book.

Best wishes to you...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/18/2014 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
SAMac welcome to the forum.

The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression
by William J Knaus EdD, Albert Ellis PhD

The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression
by Patricia J. Robinson PhD, Kirk D. Strosahl PhD

When Depression Hurts Your Relationship
by Shannon Kolakowski Psyd

You may also want your Doctor to test your thyroid. Mine was off and a 50mg dose of a medication helped to improve my depression quite a bit.

Also, coping skills that are learned in self help books/therapy are very important to make part of your daily life. medication can only do so much. We have to own our depression and face it had on. Coping skills can and will keep a person out of crisis centers/in patients stays.

Peace
Trina
Posted 9/19/2014 9:21 AM (GMT 0)
it is not on depression per- se, but is a very good read regarding transforming the mind.

'The Transformed Mind'
by His Holiness,
the Dalai Lama.
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