Defeating Depression and Beating the Blues: A Holistic, Nutritional and Spiritual Approach

by Pat M. Webb

It has been said that depression is the common cold of mental illness. This book was written because of the large number of adolescents the author sees, in her role as a professional counselor, who the medications' troublesome side effects. the book sets forth many debiliating effects of both chronic fatigue syndrome and various levels of depression. This is not a clinical book-it is a self-help book. It does not take the place of a professional counselor,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 088290664X
• ISBN13: 9780882906645
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Horizon Publishers & Distributors
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

In the Belly of the Whale

I have been in therapy for nearly a year and I think this book has helped me understand depression better than the counseling sessions. I liked the author's personalization, because I also was so depressed, I felt like I was in the belly of the whale. It's rare to find a therapist who understands what you are going through when you are depressed. I was at rock-bottom when I bought this book. It gave me hope. After reading her nutritional section, I found out that I had hypoglycemia and candida. As the candida clears up, and the diet improves (no sugar, white flour), I find that I am feeling so much better. I also walk around saying, "Cheese," and I believe it does change my endorphins. I recommend it. Maybe it's a five star.