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Feb 10, 2008, 01:56 PM
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My husband crashed again last night. I saw this coming for the past several months as some of you know. He has agreed to educate himself a little on depression. He has demanded I give him ONE book that he can read which will show him how depression works and how it has affected our marriage/relationship. Quick background is, he had his first major depressive episode at 12. He grew up in a dysfunctional alcoholic family. Now I have read tons on all of this, but I am anxious because if I don't choose just the right book, he will shut down to this whole self education idea and will be more determined than ever that his sole problem in life is me. So my future is riding on this. HELP!
Im thinking DEPRESSION FALLOUT by Anne Sheffield. Any other suggestions? |
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Feb 10, 2008, 02:11 PM
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1)Title: Depression in Marriage: A Model for Etiology and Treatment
Author(s): Steven R. H. Beach Evelyn E. Sandeen K. Daniel O'Leary |
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Feb 10, 2008, 02:25 PM
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I would give him a more general book (that still covers relationships) so it doesn't look like you are pushing your agenda but more like you are trying to help him?
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-.../dp/0471430307
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Feb 10, 2008, 04:09 PM
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My psych nurse recommended Depression: The Common Sense Approach by Tony Bates. It's short, easy to read, and perfect for someone currently experiencing depression. It's really helped me, and I thought I knew alot about my condition.
You are putting alot of pressure on yourself to find the "perfect" book. A book is only a book. There are many resources to understand and treat depression. Until he is ready to get some help there's not a whole lot you can do on his behalf. Sorry but I believe the desire to get better has to come from the person who is suffering, as it's a long, hard path, even with family and professional supports. C. |
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Feb 10, 2008, 05:09 PM
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Once you get a few book titles to check, you might go onto amazon.com and check the reader reviews of each book. I find that often quite helpful in deciding which books to get.
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Feb 10, 2008, 07:50 PM
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I always recommend: "Undoing depression" by Richard O'Connor
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