David's Inferno [electronic resource] : My Journey Through the Dark Wood of Depression
Blistein, David2013
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Combining personal anecdotes with the latest scientific research, this searingly honest memoir sheds new light on the darkness of depression Millions people suffer from major depressive episodes. All of them want relief but, more importantly, most simply want to know that they are not alone. With gentle wry humor and a compassionate tone, David's Inferno offers a tale of realization, acceptance, and hope. It is neither prescriptive nor opinionated, seeing all forms of therapy as potentially beneficial in the continuum of care. Combining intensely personal reminiscences of a two-year nervous breakdown with contemporary insights on how manic-depression manifests and how it is diagnosed and treated; David Blistein shares his experiences to shed light on the darkness of depression for fellow travelers as well as those who care about them. David's Inferno serves as an ideal book for friends and family of those suffering from depression, helping them to better understand what their loved ones are experiencing. “Blistein takes us into the heart of his Inferno and combs through clinical and scientific literature to create a vivid, unforgettable image of this very personal form of hell.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies
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Author:
Blistein, David, AuthorBurns, Ken, Author of introduction, etc
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Hatherleigh Press, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781578264308
Language:
English
BRN:
2906936
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