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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1890

Twister, The author is Jonathan G. Zuess and there are good and bad reviews of it on Amazon The bad seem to think that he's selling St.John's Wort and the good think that he's right on with the holistic approach to depression. If it helps and doesn't harm, what's not to like? Patrick

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 46

anyone read "the Wisdom of Depression"? can't remember the author right now. i thought it was very insightful, fairly easy reading

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 144

Thank you, everybody, for your interesting posts :) I am currently reading David D. Burns "Feeling Good. The new mood therapy" (which focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy) and have just finished Dorothy Rowe "Depression. The way out of your prison" (I enjoyed it). Also, I am looking forward to reading some books on OCD, as I have these uncontrollable thoughts when I am down.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1890

Hey people, I just read a review of a book by Barbara Ehrenreich (Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy) published by Henry Holt, New York, 2007, at $26, new. It seems to have a large section dealing with the loss of a community way to ease collective depression and wellbeing in the form of collective dancing (I guess dancing in general.) She talks about "festive ecstasy" and that we've lost it as a tool for mental health. She wrote that book "Nickled and Dimed in America" and many other social commentaries. I'm going to buy a copy right away... Patrick

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1890

Madara, I have at least two books which jump into my mind which have stayed with me for many years: 1. The Savage God by Al Alvarez 2. Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel Both books are not specifically about depression; the first is a personal treatise by Alvarez on dealing with suicidal ideation and weighing the value of living. The other is a very readable, clear, no mumbo-jumbo, description of a way to exercise the body and mind to focus on a 'goal' and to relax the anxiety that goals throw back at us as we try to grasp them. Most of Harville Hendrix & Helen Hunt's (joint authors) books are beautiful reads in CBT. Nothing is written in stone, of course, but these two people are very readable - non-pompous and jargon-free! Patrick

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 29

Madara, I had to toss in a few titles here. "An Unquiet Mind". Made me realize that I'm not as badly off as others are who are depressed or have B-P. Written by a psychiatrist who is manic depressive. Not a hard read for a non-medical person. "The Noonday Demon". Again, made me count my blessings. Also helped put things in perspective. I tend to focus more on books on manic depression since that is my affliction. But there is one more I am slowly working my way through that is applicable to all mental disorders I think, called "The Brain that Changes Itself". Quite a different approach, maybe there is something in it that is useful. I'll know more when I finish it. But this one is hard slogging compared to the rest. Suzy

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Madara, Sorry for the delay in response. Members are free to share any avenues that have helped them progress and overcome their depression. Please note that the moderators does not endorse any books, medications or other sites. Take a look around, read the knowledge and be active in your progress :) Josie, Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 144

I don't know if it is allowed here to share the experience of the read books on depression. If it is, please let me know, dear support specialist, and I will post my experience and suggested books as well as I'll be looking forward to other members of this site to suggest their read books on depression. Books can help a lot.

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