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9781741752649

Journeys with the Black Dog Inspirational Stories of Bringing Depression to Heel

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  • ISBN13:

    9781741752649

  • ISBN10:

    1741752647

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-04-01
  • Publisher: Allen & Unwin

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Ideal for sufferers, caregivers, and loved ones searching for answers, this collection of empowering personal accounts describes the early symptoms and various forms of depression, the path to diagnosis, and the confusion and frustration that can result from attempting to keep it at bay. Revealing the hardships of grappling with a depressive disorder, it emphasizes unique methods of control through regular diet and exercise. Oscillating between humor and gut-wrenching poignancy, these compelling life stories entrust readers with a key messagewhile depression may not be curable, it can be managed.

Author Biography

Tessa Wigney is a writer and is undertaking a PhD at the University of New South Wales, based at the Black Dog Institute, the mood disorders unit at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Kerrie Eyers is a psychologist, a teacher, the publications consultant at the Black Dog Institute, and the editor of Tracking the Black Dog. Gordon Parker is a mood disorders researcher, a professor of psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, the executive director of the Black Dog Institute, and the author of Dealing with Depression.

Table of Contents

Foreword
An invitationp. 1
The landscape of depression: Introduction to the illnessp. 3
Into the void: Confusion and chaos at onsetp. 3
The slippery slope: Sinking into depressionp. 4
At the edge: Lure of the dark sirensp. 5
Stepping stones: Diagnosis and disclosurep. 6
Finding a way: The power of acceptance and responsibilityp. 7
Roads to recovery: On seeking professional helpp. 8
Travelling companions: Perspective of family and friendsp. 9
Staying on Course: Stay well' strategiesp. 10
The view from the top: Some positives Tips from the writers on staying well
Afterword
Acknowledgements
Where to from here?
Glossary
References
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