Description
by Pat Webb
Defeating Depression & Beating the Blues was written because of the large number of adolescents the author sees, in her role as a professional counselor, who suffer severe depression but who take no medication for it because of the medications’ troublesome side effects. The book sets forth many specific actions which sufferers can take to rid themselves of the debilitating effects of both chronic fatigue syndrome and various levels of depression. The is not a clinical book—it is a self-help book. It doesn’t take the place of a professional counselor, physician or psychiatrist, but it tells everything the author wants her clients, students and readers to know about overcoming Depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr Virus and Candida. It is loaded with useful information! This powerful book is based on the extensive experience and training of the author—a licensed professional counselor who has been the President of the Utah Mental Health Counselors’ Association. She has been a counselor in the Utah public schools, and has been a Ph.D. candidate in nutrition and natural healing, as well as a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in public relations and journalism and a Master’s degree in Education. She writes with flare, verve and gusto. She writes with knowledge and insight. She writes as a crusader who is fighting to overcome the misery and despair which accompany these widespread afflictions. She approaches the problems form a variety of viewpoints, and she brings relief and renewal to any who accept her wisdom. This truly is a valuable, much needed book!
Chapters include:
- In the Belly of the Whale: My Experience with the Effects of Severe Depression
- If You Feel Suicidal
- What is Depression?
- Using Nutritional Supplements and Foods to Fight Depression
- Instantaneous Activities that Help Fight Depression
- Developing a Support System
- Utilize the Power of Positive Self-talk and Affirmations
- Conquering Anger
- Overcoming Guilt
- Vanquishing Fear
- Managing Stress
- Connecting with Your Higher Power
- Enduring and Persevering
- Developing Personal Power
- Using Humor as a Healing Tool
- Fighting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr Virus and Cadida
- Homeopathic Remedies for Depression
6” x 9” paperback
158 pages