Depressive Illness

By Tim Cantopher,

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'People affected by depression tell me this is the most powerful and helpful book ever written on the topic. I keep meeting people who say this book changed their lives.' - Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2

Do you have depression?
Firstly, stop blaming yourself.
Secondly, don't struggle on alone -ā€¦

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1 author picked Depressive Illness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book saved my life. And no, Iā€™m not exaggerating. I read it at the peak of my depression when Iā€™d lost all hope and my emotional pain was at its peak. I spent the whole time going ā€˜Yes! Thatā€™s me, thatā€™s happening to me! Thank god someone understandsā€™. 

It is short, so that you can actually finish it. This is SO important when your concentration has evaporated due to depression. Itā€™s written by a psychiatrist who understands what your brain is doing but also, crucially, tells you what to do and emphasises how serious this illness is.

From James' list on manage bloody depression.

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