Getting Out of Depression. A Proven Program for Overcoming Emotional Disorders

In modern culture, many use the word "depression" to describe a bad mood, melancholy, or feelings of dissatisfaction. In reality, depression is an adaptive mechanism, a reaction of learned helplessness to stress. One of its main symptoms is a complete... shutdown of all systems responsible for vitality and the inability to experience pleasure. It is possible to return to a full life by abandoning the behavioral patterns and habits that form in a state of depression. Richard O'Connor, a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience, explains in detail the causes of depression, its connections with other diseases, and offers a systematic approach for overcoming it based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. In this book you will learn: - Why do people in depression "not see" their problems? - How is depression related to other diseases? - How much does depression distort our thinking? - In what cases should one resort to therapy and medications? "This is a vital and invaluable guide for people struggling with depression. It can be as effective as therapy sessions and medications — as much as is possible when it comes to a book." — Andrew Solomon, author of the book "The Noonday Demon: An Anatomy of Depression"