How I Overcame Depression: My Story

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Activate LDS DepressionThere is hope for those suffering with depression. HomeAbout Depression and Our LivesHow Depression Affects Our LivesMy StoryPossible SolutionsManagement TechniquesYouTube Videos about Depression You are here: Home / How I overcame depression: My story How I overcame depression: My story Easy AdSense by Unreal Dear Friend,
You only have one life to live. This one.
But if you are struggling with depression, sometimes you just dont feel like you want to continue living the life youve been given. You feel cheated. Unworthy. Unloved. Guilty. Angry. Useless. And you hurt physically, which surprises you because depression is supposed to be strictly an emotional or mental illness.
But often the worst thing about depression is the isolation. You feel isolated because either you are ashamed, frightened, or embarrassed to tell anyone how you are feeling. You dont want them to look down at you. You dont want them to think you are crazy.
And so you struggle alone. You wonder whats wrong with you. You try to find out what the signs of depression are. You wonder what its like to get treatment for your depression. You may even think that depression treatment is frightening. You may know the cause of your depression, but then, again, you may not because everything in your life may seem perfect from the outside.
But you are still depressed.
I know what its like. When I went through my worst period of depression, I thought that I was completely alone and unique. And I was desperate to read a book about a woman like me a woman who believed deeply in Christ but still felt suicidal and what she went through as she recovered from depression.
I wanted to know that there was light at the end of the tunnel.
I went from bookstore to bookstore in my community, looking for something to read a true story of someone who had gone through major depression and who had survived, and perhaps, even thrived because of it. I wanted to know that I could be cured of depression. But this book simply was not to be found. I had to go through my experience feeling completely alone.
When it had passed when the light finally shone on my face once more I knew that I had to tell my own story. And I knew that I had to tell it in a way that others could see themselves and believe that they, too, could become well again. I had to give my readers a peek into my life and into my mind.
As you have guessed, I managed to get it done. And published. And into peoples hands, which has been a wonderful experience because my readers have told me how much my story has helped them.
Im hoping that it might help you, too.
Exposing my inner mind was risky. Before I published my book, some of my friends and family worried that I revealed too much. But I knew in my heart that whatever I gave up personally was a small price to pay for the hope that it could give other people. I believed that people out there NEEDED to read my story and that my book might even save lives.
My book is named Up the Down Hill: One womans struggle to survive major depression, and hereA™s what a few of my readers have said about it: Once in a while, as a therapist, I come across a personal work that is worthy of passing along to my fellow therapists and my clients. It is not very often that I have found something that would be both helpful to not only members of The Church of Jesus Christ and those who come from different religious backgrounds, but also to my colleagues. The story of this journey is such an effort. It is one that can help both therapist and client. It is helpful for us as therapists to know what is in the heart and mind of our clients. Sometimes hearing it does not register as well as the written word, because sometimes our clients dont express out loud what they really feel for fear of hurting another or for fear of driving them away. I believe it helps other clients to know that they are not the only ones who struggle with feelings of despair and depression and to know they are not alone that a light at the end of the tunnel really exists.
It is my hope that as you read this story about one womans journey that you will realize your own vulnerability and that it could be you at any given time. We are all subject to the ills of this word, and good people struggle with their own wilderness experiences. No one is immune. But isnt it wonderful that we have this opportunity to learn how to be there for one another from someone who has been willing to share the depths of her struggle with usb It is also my hope that you, the reader, will learn how to reach out to others if you should happen to fall into your own pit of despair during your lifetime. May the reading of this story offer a learning experience that helps you understand and be understood. - Katharine Abbott, Ph.D.
I began reading it during my lunch hour and became dismayed once I realized that I couldnt stand to stop reading it so that I could return to my workday. I just had to order the book. IA™m going to get all of my daughters a copy of their own so they will understand what the depression they have is all about. - Vicky
Last summer, my daughter-in-law was hospitalized because she became so depressed. I couldnt understand what was going on with her and Im afraid that I was quite harsh with her. Since I have read your book, I feel that I now understand my daughter-in-law, and I know that I will be more compassionate with her now. Thank you for being brave enough to tell your story. - Pat
After I read your book, I just had to call my mum in Dublin to tell her about it. It is so beautifully written. Christopher
After I read your book, I just had to get my own copy. I want to go through it and underline all of the things I want to remember so that I can use them in my own life. IA™m going to tell all of my friends about it. Angie
I started reading your book and couldnA™t put it down. IA™m going to get my husband one of his own because he is suffering from depression right now. Thanks for doing this. Emily
I took the opportunity to read your book and wanted you to know how much I admire your courage in writing the book and sharing your experience with others. Some of my family members suffer from depression, and your book helped me understand them better. Evelyn
A true story of one womans journey from the depths of depression to a full and happy life. If you suffer from depression, Up the Down Hill may help you in your struggle out of its depths. This courageous description of her experience is written with frankness and honesty that will help change attitudes to depression and mental illness. - Depression Web-World
I mainly wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your eBook Up the Down Hill. Your experiences have been very, very similar to mine. Thank you again for your book and the helpful coping skills it re-introduced to me and the new ones, too! Audrey Now that my book has been out for many years, and I have had a chance to hear from my readers, I know that the struggle to write and publish it was worth it. Ive been grateful to know that telling my story has made a difference.
How to Purchase an eBook copy (fastest way to get it) The fastest way to order the eBook is directly online. You will pay via ClickBank. (Your credit card statement will show a charge from Clk*Bank.com.Your credit card statement will show a charge from Clk*Bank.com.) When you request that the book be sent to you online, you will be able to download it immediately. Price: $14.99 (US) How to Purchase a hard copy If youd like a hard copy (a real book) of Up the Down Hill, it is available through traditional book sellers (you may have to special-order it) or through other sources, such as Amazon.com. All the best to you,
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