Conquering the Beast Within: How I Fought Depression and Won and How You Can, Too
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (930 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812932471 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In vivid words and images, Cait Irwin shares her own compelling story: how she struggled with clinical depression at age fourteen, was hospitalized, sought therapy, found the right medication, and successfully made the long, arduous climb back to good health. This powerful volume shares an inspirational message with all who are waging their own battles with depression: There is a way out.. For anyone in the clutches of the frightening beast that is depression, this book can help
Irwin tells her story of how the "beast" of depression gradually took over her life, accompanying simple yet eloquent text with her own comic-style drawings. --Brangien Davis. These honest sketches, packed with feeling (and surprisingly, humor), in combination with her frank account--set in type resembling handwriting--lend to the sense that Irwin is letting us read her journal. Writing the book was part of her healing process, and she hopes reading the book will help others regain their mental health. "In our minds stalks a beast a cruel, mean and wicked beast." So begins Cait Irwin's gentle guide to conquering depression--a book she began as a young teenager after being hospitalized for suicidal tendencies. Irwin may be young and she may not have a medical degree, but she offers depressed readers something extremely valuable: the wisdom and compassion that comes with experience. We wi
Recommended. Quick and informative read.. M. Hadfield said A Great Tool for Counselors. A co-worker recommended Cait's book to me. I have since bought two copies, one to give to my 10 year-old client fighting severe depression and one for myself to use with other clients. Co-workers and I have found that children love this book, with its wonderful illustrations and its use of the beast as analagous to depression. Children enjoy creating their own book on depression and the whole process is wonderfully therapeutic. (But even adults will appreciate it!). "excellent!!" according to davram81excellent!! This book deals with the many aspects of depression, from the mild beginnings of self-doubt to the severe "beast" that may require medication and hospitalization. It is written by a teen who dealt with depression. The book has beautiful illustrations and a engaging, straight forward text that does not burden the concentration level (or lack of) of the person dealing with the depression. As an adult who dealt with severe depression as a teenager to a parent who now h. 1@aol.com. This book deals with the many aspects of depression, from the mild beginnings of self-doubt to the severe "beast" that may require medication and hospitalization. It is written by a teen who dealt with depression. The book has beautiful illustrations and a engaging, straight forward text that does not burden the concentration level (or lack of) of the person dealing with the depression. As an adult who dealt with severe depression as a teenager to a parent who now h