Dealing With Depression

181 pages. Dealing with Depression offers a simple, easy to follow, non-judgmental a nd, above all, effective exploration of depression and how to manage it. A range of strategies is outlined, including the physiological fundamentals of sleep, h ealthy diet and exercise as well as ideas from positive psychology that help us to take care of ourselves. Learning to regulate emotions and show compassion to ourselves and others not only reduces the impact of depression but also improves life and relationships, building resilience and decreasing the likelihood of re curring depressive episodes. Part One provides the essential background information for understanding depression. It demystifies depression and aims to remove any sense of shame about it. Instead it explains depression as a process that follows the laws of nature and is no more shameful than catching the flu. Part Two gives specific tips to improve well-being in body, mind and spir it. This prescription for physical, mental and spiritual fitness can go a long w ay towards both curing and preventing depression. Good self-care can improve con nections to the world and to other people, creating resilience for facing the up s and downs of life. Case studies follow six people who suffered from depression for a variety of reasons and who have used the strategies outlined here to succ essfully deal with their depression and get their lives back.…