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Stop Pushing
I'm Already Depressed: Conquering Depression and Rediscovering Happiness
by Kevin Boyd
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Pub Date May 11 2024 | Archive Date Jun 22 2024
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Description
Build a physical, mental, and emotional army that will help you battle depression so you can concentrate on finding beauty, meaning, and purpose in your life.
One of the worst things about depression is how alone it makes you feel. It’s like you’re in a bubble and from within, you can see the world going at a frenetic pace.
Outside, people are playing sports, going after their goals, and planning social events. Inside, it’s like you’re starved of the fuel you need to want to do any of that.
The air you’re breathing in this bubble not only absorbs your motivation but also takes your voice. And even though you may know you need help, emotions like fear, shame, and loneliness can run high.
What if you knew that there were millions of other bubbles, just like this, all around you? Only they are positioned at just the right angle from each other so that their inhabitants remain invisible to the world.
Depression can feel this way. But you are not invisible, and your pain is shared by 280 million people across the globe.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for depression, but there are many powerful ways to reduce its impact on your life. It starts by “knowing the enemy”—identifying its causes and knowing exactly how it can manifest itself. This allows you to obtain a distance from it—to view it as a condition instead of a definition of who you are.
This book has been written to guide you toward your goal of a happier and more complete life. It does so by giving you the complete rundown on depression and by helping you strengthen your body and mind against it, so the attack is never quite as strong as your worst fears.
Inside, you will find:
- 12 novel methods to counteract depression – plus 9 crucial steps for getting started in yoga nidra
- What depression is and how it impacts your physical, mental, and social health – bust the 8 most prevalent myths about depression
- How to face depression head-on with scientifically backed practices such as mindfulness, relaxation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Why self-awareness is one of the most powerful ways to stop depression from taking over you – featuring a thorough self-assessment tool that will let you know if you can benefit from seeking professional therapy
- Strategies for welcoming change, boosting your mental and emotional flexibility, and cultivating lasting habits for change
- How to sustain your progress with long-term strategies that will ensure you never get stuck in a rut
- 33+ practical tips for cracking the science of happiness… easy, accessible, enjoyable activities that can make you feel like seizing the day
And much more.
You may have tried many approaches before and always found it more comfortable to retreat into that space where there’s only you.
But as the saying goes, the magic you are looking for is in the task you are avoiding. One approach that you missed in the past may be what seals the deal and gets you fully immersed in a new interest or project today.
This book provides numerous approaches—both traditional and groundbreaking—so you can find the blend of techniques that best works for you.
Get ready to break free of depression, reclaim your happiness, and reignite your zest for life.
Advance Praise
Discusses depression from a different angle. It’s refreshing to read a book about depression that’s not written by a doctor. The author seems to want everyone to find the same happiness that he has found.
Available Editions
ISBN | 9798325429880 |
PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 154 |
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Featured Reviews
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I enjoyed this one. There maybe wasn't a lot that was really new but it was good to have everything collected together in one place. It helped me recall things that I have been advised to do but maybe don't put into practice and I really liked the detailed tips for journaling. It made me start that again and I feel like I will stick with it this time.
Some of the more unusual methods may not be for everyone, some certainly weren't for me, but I liked how the author just set out everything that had helped him in case it would be useful for someone else. Since he is not a doctor or mental health professional I appreciated that he kept stressing the need for professional help, including the signs that a person needs emergency medical treatment.
It's important to note that this book is geared towards helping you recover from depression, which for depressed people feels like a very big ask, and I do question how realistic it is. The case studies were on people who seemed to get better on a simple change or two, and severe depression caused by deep seated issues is probably too complex to be altered so easily. However, I felt like a lot of the techniques, such as journaling, practicing gratitude and reframing negative thoughts, would really help with coping with it. I personally have experienced some relief while working on those things with the help of this book.
I also liked the pages of references at the back, many of which include links for more information. I intend to check some of these.
Overall this is worth a read if you have depression, maybe don't expect too much but I found it very helpful. I have read various books on depression and so far this was the most practical as it's also very accessible.
I'd like to thank the publishers and Netgalley for kindly providing me with an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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