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Wallow

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Book recommendation
« on: January 11, 2013, 12:53:34 PM »
Hi there, can anyone recommend any good memoirs of depression or other mental health problems? I have recently read "shoot the damn dog" and am about to finish "sunbathing in the rain" by Gwyneth Lewis." I've tried to read books about other things but I just can't seem to concentrate on them at the moment. I found both of those books insightful too - I guess there is some comfort in reading about people's similar experiences. Any suggestions gratefully received!
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Re: Book recommendation
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2013, 05:11:55 PM »
"The Mindful Way Through Depression" by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal & Jon Kabat-Zinn is by far the most useful book I've read about depression. It comes with an audio CD that guides you through a course of Mindfulness meditation that I've found enormously beneficial in terms of managing my current depression.
All best, Jon
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Wallow

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Re: Book recommendation
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2013, 07:29:39 PM »
Thanks for that. I will definately have a look.
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2013, 05:09:06 PM »
I haven't read it myself but I've heard a lot of good things about ''An Unquiet Mind'' by Kay Redfield Jamison. :)
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Re: Book recommendation
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2013, 06:16:14 PM »
Sorry no suggestions.  Currently I'm reading "shoot....dog" and enjoying.  I've noted the recommendation from Jon, I've heard good reviews
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