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Authors' Notes | p. ix |
About This Book | p. xi |
Understanding Depression | |
You Are Not Alone | p. 4 |
If You Need It, Get Help at Once | p. 6 |
There Is No Need to Suffer | p. 8 |
"I Can't Handle Anything Else!" | p. 10 |
"Why Bother?" | p. 12 |
It's Not Your Fault | p. 14 |
It's Not Anybody's Fault | p. 16 |
What Is Depression? | p. 18 |
The Three Primary Types of Depression | p. 20 |
The Symptoms of Depression | p. 22 |
Are You Depressed? | p. 23 |
You Can Be Depressed without "Feeling Depressed" | p. 24 |
Seeking Treatment for Depression Does Not Imply a Lack of Character, Discipline, Common Sense, or Personal Strength | p. 26 |
How Did Annie Hall Get Her Name? | p. 28 |
Other Types of Depression | p. 30 |
Delay Major Decisions-- Depression Alters Perception | p. 34 |
The Question of Suicide | p. 36 |
The Power of Positive Thinking Crashes and Burns in the Face of Depression | p. 38 |
God and Depression | p. 40 |
What Causes Depression? | p. 42 |
The Messengers of the Brain | p. 44 |
The Mind and Its Negative Thoughts | p. 46 |
Which Came First? | p. 48 |
Depression Can Be Hereditary and "Contagious" | p. 50 |
Depression Related to Age | p. 52 |
The Ain't-It-Awful Club | p. 56 |
Physical Pain and Depression | p. 58 |
Depression Affects the Length and Quality of Life | p. 60 |
Depression is the #1 Cause of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and Other Addictions | p. 62 |
Eating Disorders | p. 66 |
Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders | p. 68 |
Fatigue | p. 70 |
Depression Destroys Relationships | p. 72 |
Romanticizing Depression | p. 74 |
The Stigma of Depression | p. 76 |
Why Depression Must Be Treated | p. 78 |
Treatment for Depression Is a Natural Process | p. 82 |
Your Treatment Is Unique to You | p. 86 |
Healing The Brain | |
Choose a Doctor | p. 90 |
The Diagnosis of Depression | p. 94 |
Antidepressant Medications | p. 98 |
Side Effects | p. 100 |
The Prozac Rumors | p. 102 |
The Right Medication and Dosage | p. 104 |
"You're Not Dealing with Your Pain!" | p. 106 |
A Good Night's Sleep | p. 108 |
Nutritional Supplements | p. 112 |
Treat Your Body Well | p. 114 |
Healing The Mind | |
Psychotherapy As Education | p. 118 |
Cognitive Therapy | p. 120 |
Interpersonal Therapy | p. 122 |
Acknowledging Two Pioneers | p. 124 |
Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Both? | p. 126 |
Books, Tapes, and Videos | p. 128 |
Personal Growth | p. 130 |
Flexibility | p. 132 |
Exaggerating Is Absolutely the Worst Thing You Can Do, and It Can Kill You If You Don't Completely Stop It-- Right Now!!! | p. 134 |
Observe Yourself | p. 136 |
Heal Thyself First | p. 138 |
No One or No Thing Can Depress You Unless You Allow It | p. 140 |
"Yes" and "No" | p. 144 |
It's Okay to Feel--Anything | p. 146 |
Hurt, Resentment, and Guilt | p. 148 |
Forgiving | p. 152 |
Positive Distractions | p. 154 |
Straighten Up! Head Up! Take a Deep Breath! | p. 156 |
Get Things Done or Let Them Go | p. 158 |
Affirmations and Visualizations | p. 162 |
Light and Meditation | p. 166 |
Lighten Up-- Life Is Funnier Than We Thought | p. 170 |
Music | p. 172 |
The Opposite of Depression Is Expression | p. 174 |
Gratitude | p. 176 |
As Healing Continues ... | |
Your Healing Has Already Begun | p. 180 |
Patience | p. 182 |
Think Big, but Not Huge | p. 184 |
Healing Has Its Ups and Downs | p. 186 |
Seek the Support of Others | p. 188 |
Support Groups | p. 190 |
Twelve-Step and Recovery Programs | p. 192 |
Praise Yourself | p. 194 |
Give Yourself Time to Heal | p. 196 |
Be Gentle with Yourself | p. 198 |
View Problems As Creative Challenges | p. 200 |
Seek Comforting | p. 202 |
Relationships May Change | p. 204 |
Enjoy the Good | p. 206 |
Making Peace with Depression | p. 208 |
Society and Depression (the Good News) | p. 212 |
Society and Depression (the Bad News) | p. 214 |
Giving to Others | p. 218 |
Thank You and Enjoy Your Journey | p. 220 |
Organizations | p. 222 |
Twelve-Step Programs | p. 224 |
Recommended Reading | p. 225 |
Author Biographies | p. 226 |
Acknowledgments | p. 228 |
Hypericum and Depression | p. 233 |
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