Posted by Simcha on August 4, 2001, at 14:49:06
In reply to Re: Book Recommendation?, posted by JohnL on August 4, 2001, at 5:34:35
OK,
I'd like to recommend this book. Perhaps Dr. Bob could add it to the member's recommendations section??
This book is called, "I Can See Tomorrow: A Guide for Living with Depression." It's by Patricia L. Owen, Ph.D. with a forward by Bert Pepper, M.D. It is put out by Hazelden and as such it is designed to help those of us who are recovering addicts who are in 12-step programs.
I've found it very useful. Often there is a sense of shame I have about being depressed and in recovery. The others in my group try to tell me, "If only you would go to more meetings and call more people you would not be depressed." This book helped me to realize that my depression was a separate illness from my addiction and that there was separate treatment that I needed to get better.
Once the doctor decided that medication was something that I should consider the book helped me to deal with the resistence I had as a 12-stepper. In our groups so many people are prejudiced against meds because many of us medicated with illegal drugs for so long. The book helped me to realize that like a diabetic needs insulin, I need my medication for my very medical problem.
This book was a light in the darkness for me and it helped me to understand my illness in the light of 12-step spirituality. This book may not be for everyone but for those of us who suffer from addiction and depression it is a G-d send!!!
poster:Simcha
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