In your opinion (whomever answers this).. what is thee best book on depression that you have read and TRULY helped?
Thanks

The trick is, no matter which book on depression is read, the reader has to do the activities and exercises suggested by the author.

This book is often said to be one of the best:

Feeling Good : The New Mood Therapy
ISBN: 9780380731763
Publisher: Avon Books
Format: Paperback
Published Date: April 1999
MSRP: $15.99

Synopsis: Antidepressants are a miracle, but to really beat depression we need to change our whole way of thinking. This book is a great introduction to a process--known as cognitive therapy--that can help us do just that. According to David M. Burns, depression results from a process wherein negative thoughts produce distortions of reality. Through a careful monitoring of thoughts, this depression-producing distortion is avoidable. One can also learn to distinguish reality from its depression-fueled distortions, and cut the downward spiral short. Burns offers a system of prevention, self control, and understanding, making possible what he refers to as "rapid symptomatic improvement."

LOL Wondergirl! I have the book.. and busted! I didn't do the activities :( I need to give it another go and DO the work.

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Originally Posted by lostinguelph

LOL Wondergirl! I have the book..and busted! I didn't do the activities :( I need to give it another go and DO the work.

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What? WHAT?? You've got the book and... Do you want me to drive over there and give you a piece of my mind??

I think it now behooves you to report to me (us) as to each exercise you try and how it works out. Accountability is huge in overcoming depression.

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OK OK!!! You come visit me from Chicago..c'mon that is one of the biggest problems with Depression..want to get better but can't seem to get going. NOT making excuses but you have now FORCED me out of the closet and I will honestly do my best to get

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You think you are such a smarty pants, hmmmm?? Well, I'll have you know I'm from a small town NW of Rochester, NY, a couple of miles south of Lake Ontario. My brother once even waterskiied across the lake to Toronto. And my family still lives in that small town, sooooooooooooooo maybe I'll just take a trip east to visit Mom and drop in on you. So there!!

Meanwhile, I'm here for you.

LOL.. I'd pay to see you water-ski across Lake Ontario :P
I have got the book out to read, promise I will, and I have an app. With my MD tomorrow to discuss meds AGAIN grrrr. And no.. I am not a smarty pants.. I only ask questions, luckily I receive good answers :))

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LOL.. I'd pay to see you water-ski across Lake Ontario :P

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My dad had to drive around the end of the lake to pick him up in Toronto. The kid was exhausted and terribly sunburned.

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I have an app. With my MD tomorrow to discuss meds

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I'll be here waiting for your report. :D

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My dad had to drive around the end of the lake to pick him up in Toronto. The kid was exhausted and terribly sunburned

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That's funny, but quite the accomplishment :)