{"product_id":"climbing-out-of-depression-isbn-9781585426850","title":"Climbing Out of Depression","description":"\u003cb\u003eA warm, simple, and practical guide to real and immediate help for those lost in the darkness of depression?written by someone who has experienced it and found a way out.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 17 million Americans suffer from depression. For many of these millions, climbing back out of the pit of gloom seems almost impossible. Depression often leaves its victims feeling paralyzed, numb, and alone. \u003ci\u003eClimbing Out of Depression\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide for everyone who is looking for practical help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unlike clinical books that approach depression from a theoretical, academic viewpoint, what makes this book distinctive is the fact that the author herself has suffered from depression for many years. Atkinson does not write as an expert, or as a depression counselor, but as someone who knows the feelings from close personal experience. \u003ci\u003eClimbing Out of Depression\u003c\/i\u003e is a handbook to offer immediate help for the mind, the body, and?with the author?s gentle spiritual touch?also the soul. Topics covered in \u003ci\u003eClimbing Out of Depression\u003c\/i\u003e include the causes of depression; how to take action when life becomes too difficult; dealing with negativity; overcoming fear, worry, and panic; understanding anger; coping with loss; and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eClimbing Out of Depression\u003c\/i\u003e is a tried-and-true tested book that incorporates strategies, tips, and success stories, many of the author herself. Written in easily grasped sections designed to be read for the limited concentration spans that often accompany depression, Atkinson leads the reader through the ?why? of depression and then offers ?how-to? suggestions based on firsthand proven techniques. Reading this book is similar to having a conversation with a compassionate friend, one who has ?been there? and knows what to say and how to help.\u003cb\u003eSue Atkinson\u003c\/b\u003e is a specialist in mathematics education. Atkinson is also the author of the highly successful \u003ci\u003eClimbing Out of Depression\u003c\/i\u003e, which has proved invaluable to many. She also wrote the “passionate and engaging” (\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003ci\u003eBreaking the Chains of Abuse and Building Self Esteem\u003c\/i\u003e. She is married to a bishop in the Church of England. She has four children and lives in Croydon, London.\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle Page\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopyright Page\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the new edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1 - Rock Climbing for Lemmings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 - Instant cures?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 - Why rock climbing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2 - How Did I Get Here?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 - Sitting on the rocks at the foot of the cliff\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 - Finding the cave: ideas for the very bad days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 - What is depression?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 - What causes depression?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 - Being kind to ourselves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3 - Is Climbing for Me?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 - Someone to talk to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 - The “good enough” principle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 - Strategies for living\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 - What about professional therapy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 - Preparing for the bad days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 - Clarifying our coping strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 4 - First Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14 - How can I get started?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15 - What preparations can I make?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16 - Things we need to take\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17 - Life is difficult\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18 - Things to leave behind\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19 - Negative thinking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 5 - Hanging On\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20 - Getting to know ourselves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21 - Emotions are okay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22 - Overcoming fear, worry, and panic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  23 - Understanding our anger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24 - Managing guilt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 25 - Understanding how we see ourselves: our self-esteem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 26 - Boosting our self-esteem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 27 - Understanding the “losses” in our lives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 28 - Understanding stresses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 29 - Fears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 6 - Falling Off\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 30 - Falling off\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 7 - Making Progress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 31 - Picking ourselves up and having another go\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 32 - Using our dreams to help us\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 33 - Loneliness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 34 - Reaching the overhang and facing the impossible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 35\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 36 - Missing the foothold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 37 - Reaching the top\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 38 - Now for the mountain!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 39 - On reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJEREMY P. 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Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the author has made every effort to provide accurate telephone numbers and Internet addresses at the time of publication, neither the publisher nor the author assumes any responsibility for errors, or for changes that occur after publication. Further, the publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who held on to the lifeline \u003cbr\u003ewhen the going was tough, \u003cbr\u003efor those who sat with me at the bottom of the cliff \u003cbr\u003eand held my hand, \u003cbr\u003eand for those who showed me, \u003cbr\u003eby their love, \u003cbr\u003ethat the climb was worthwhile\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface to the new edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has been so thrilling to meet and talk to depressed people and their caregivers since \u003ci\u003eClimbing Out of Depression\u003c\/i\u003e was first published twelve years ago. People from all over the world have written to me, and I’ve made some good friends through those letters. I have asked some of these people to make suggestions as to how the book could be improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve tried to incorporate a number of those suggestions into this new edition, but some information is better found elsewhere. For example, I didn’t think I should focus on medication. Such information gets out of date, and it is best to talk to a doctor or look at the Depression Alliance website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat has changed?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have seen such dramatic change in some depressed people (including myself), and that is something for all of us to hold on to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can and do change!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people I have met resist that change with great energy and vigor. Others have steadily improved to the point where they can completely turn their lives around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome go back to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome make much better relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome start up a new self-help group for other depressed people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome say how much they enjoy being fit enough to laugh and play with their children or go out with their friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s new in this edition?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition of the book, I have made some changes to the text, either where I felt it important to add to my new understanding of depression or where I have changed my mind!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that I run workshops (as a sufferer, not a trained professional) with depressed people, caregivers, and counselors, I’ve learned much from brave and struggling people, and from those who care for them. Thank you so much to those people who have helped me make this new edition clearer and more up-to-date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve added much more about coping strategies to manage our depression better. This was one of the most requested topics at sessions I’ve run for self-help groups, and I have started working on these strategies also with groups of counselors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tarcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303905644773,"sku":"NP9781585426850","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781585426850.jpg?v=1767723831","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/climbing-out-of-depression-isbn-9781585426850","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}