Healing from Depression
, by Bloch, Douglas
- ISBN: 9780892541553 | 0892541555
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/1/2009
In the fall of 1996, after a losses and personal setbacks, author and counselor Douglas Bloch plummeted into a major depressive episode. For the next ten months, he struggled to stay alive in the face of overwhelming despair as he was assailed by out-of-control anxiety attacks that alternated with dark, suicidal depressions.
| Acknowledgments | p. vii |
| Introduction | p. xvii |
| When Going Through Hell ... Don't Stop!: A Survivor's Tale of Overcoming Clinical Depression | |
| The Descent into Hell | p. 1 |
| There is No Room at the Inn | p. 21 |
| Treading Fire | p. 29 |
| Madness or Suicide, It's Yours to Decide | p. 53 |
| Bearing the Unbearable Pain | p. 67 |
| Overcoming the Stigma of Depression | p. 73 |
| God is My Antidepressant | p. 81 |
| After the Pain, the Joy | p. 99 |
| Epilogue: Footprints in the Sand | p. 105 |
| Chronology of Events | p. 107 |
| Healing from Depression and Anxiety: A Body, Mind, and Spirit Recovery Program | |
| What is Clinical Depression and How Do I Know If I Have It? | p. 115 |
| Introducing the 12-Week Better Mood Recovery Program | p. 135 |
| Setting the Intention to Heal | p. 145 |
| Reaching Out for Support | p. 161 |
| Physical Self-Care: Focusing on the Basics | p. 175 |
| Antidepressants and Their Alternatives | p. 191 |
| Cognitive Restructuring | p. 213 |
| Learning to Think Like an Optimist | p. 229 |
| The Road to Self-Esteem | p. 239 |
| Expanding Your Social Support | p. 257 |
| The Healing Power of Spirit | p. 273 |
| Creating a Healthy Lifestyle | p. 291 |
| Stress and Pain Management | p. 311 |
| Relapse Prevention | p. 327 |
| Conclusion: Living in Recovery | p. 341 |
| Crisis Management and Other Important Issues | |
| Therapeutic Interventions When Things Are Falling Apart | p. 351 |
| Financially Surviving a Depressive Episode | p. 367 |
| Managing Anxiety that Often Accompanies Depression | p. 371 |
| When Someone You Love is Depressed | p. 373 |
| Afterword | p. 383 |
| The Many Faces of Depression | p. 385 |
| How to Start a Healing From Depression Support Group in Your Area | p. 401 |
| Resources for Wellness | p. 411 |
| Recommended Reading | p. 427 |
| About the Author | p. 437 |
| Credits | p. 439 |
| ôAnd Still I Riseö | p. 440 |
| Diagnostic Criteria for a Major Depressive Episode | p. 6 |
| Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder | p. 13 |
| Words of Hope | p. 30 |
| Admission Summary: Pacific Gateway Hospital | p. 31 |
| A Daily Survival Plan for Responding to Depression/Anxiety | p. 36 |
| Daily Rating Scale for Anxiety and Depression | p. 43 |
| January Mood Diary | p. 44 |
| Depression Life-Raft Card | p. 49 |
| Prayer for Going Through a Dark Night of the Soul | p. 66 |
| Back to the Present | p. 71 |
| Answered Prayers | p. 85 |
| Anxiety/Depression Ratings Over Time | p. 91 |
| From Despair to Gratitude | p. 93 |
| The Depression Cycle | p. 117 |
| Diagnostic Criteria for a Major Depressive Episode | p. 121 |
| Images of Depression | p. 125 |
| Anatomy of a Neuron | p. 126 |
| The Limbic Brain | p. 127 |
| Healthy Sadness vs. Depression | p. 128 |
| Anxiety/Depression Symptoms Inventory | p. 132 |
| Healing from Depression Flow Chart | p. 138 |
| The Three Steps of the Better Mood Program | p. 140 |
| Healing From Depression and Anxiety: Five Areas of Therapeutic Self-Care | p. 141 |
| My Five Areas of Therapeutic Self-Care | p. 143 |
| Barbara's Vision of Health and Wellness | p. 149 |
| Laura and Michael's Vision of Health and Wellness | p. 151 |
| A Vision Statement Collage | p. 153 |
| My Goals for the Better Mood Recovery program | p. 155 |
| An Ally in Healing | p. 164 |
| Daily Mood Scale | p. 171 |
| Daily Mood Diary | p. 172 |
| 10 Basics of Physical Self-Care | p. 177 |
| Marks's Story: Exercise Makes the Difference | p. 179 |
| Physical Self-Care Wellness Inventory | p. 187 |
| Creating Goals for Physical Self-Care | p. 188 |
| Rogers Story: Finding the Right Medication | p. 195 |
| How Big a Dose? Ask the Patient | p. 196 |
| Alphabetical Listing of Medications by Trade Name | p. 198 |
| Assessing My Medication | p. 210 |
| How the Same Event Can Result in Different Feelings | p. 214 |
| Ten Thinking Errors Known as Cognitive Distortions | p. 218 |
| Disempowering Core Beliefs | p. 219 |
| Cognitive Model of Depression | p. 220 |
| Assessing My Habits of Thinking | p. 223 |
| ABC Daily Mood Log | p. 224 |
| Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet | p. 225 |
| Cognitive Restructuring Example | p. 226 |
| Ying Yang Symbol | p. 231 |
| What Is Your Explanatory Style? | p. 233 |
| David's Story: What Happens when You Can't Be Grateful? | p. 235 |
| Assessing My Optimism Inventory | p. 237 |
| Characteristics of Self-Esteem | p. 241 |
| Affirmations for Self-esteem | p. 242 |
| Diana's Story: Breaking the Silence | p. 251 |
| No Less Than Greatness | p. 253 |
| Assessing My Self-Esteem | p. 254 |
| The Power of Social Support | p. 261 |
| The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi | p. 263 |
| Sherry's Story: Early Morning Telephone Angels | p. 267 |
| Assessing My Social Support | p. 269 |
| Creating Goals for Social Support | p. 270 |
| Judith's Story: Calling Me | p. 274 |
| Promises of Deliverance | p. 280 |
| Assessing My Connection to Spirit | p. 288 |
| Assessing Goals for Spiritual Connection | p. 289 |
| Marie's Story: Overcoming Depression through Right Employment | p. 295 |
| The Twelve Steps | |
| Ideas for Pleasurable Activities | p. 297 |
| Take Time for 12 Things | p. 302 |
| Assessing My Lifestyle Habits | p. 305 |
| Creating Goals for Healthy Habits | p. 306 |
| Healthy Self-Care Activity Schedule | p. 308 |
| Douglas's Healthy Self-Care Activities | p. 309 |
| The Social Readjustment Scale | p. 315 |
| My Stress Management Inventory | p. 325 |
| Early Warning Signs of Depression and Anxiety | p. 332 |
| Avoiding the Hole in the Sidewalk | p. 335 |
| My Personal Relapse Prevention Plan | p. 338 |
| Healing from Depression and Anxiety: My Personalized Better Mood Program | p. 343 |
| My New Goals for the Better Mood Recovery Program | p. 345 |
| Patricia's Story: ôI Am Grateful for the Little Thingsö | p. 347 |
| Are You A Survivor? | p. 350 |
| Coping with Suicidal Pain | p. 363 |
| Facts About Suicide | p. 364 |
| Best Things to Say to Someone Who is Depressed | p. 378 |
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