Overcoming Depression - Paul Gilbert

My husband bought me this book in a charity shop. I have suffered from depression throughout my adult life and I think he was desperate to try anything. Firstly I have to say that you have to be in the right frame of mind to even pick this book up. It certainly sat on my shelf until I felt I could be bothered to get better. The book is written by a doctor with a great deal of experience in the field of mental illness - both personally and in a professional capacity. It gives some interesting medical explanations but is nonetheless very easy to read. There are three parts to the book. Understanding depression (very interesting ...  Read the complete review

****************************** Over coming Depression - Paul Gilbert ****************************** For as long as l can remember l have suffered with depression and anxiety. Anyway l was going through a rough time recently and my mum and sister brought me this book, they also brought themselves a copy. This is a book that doesn't need to be read by people with depression, it is a bit of a self help guide for anyone with an interest in psychology or who just wants to live their life to its full potential. There are few people that avoid the grips of depression and anxiety at some point throughout their lives and this book takes a ...  Read the complete review