50 ways to fight depression without drugs

Title:

50 ways to fight depression without drugs

Author:

Rosenthal, M. Sara.

ISBN:

9780737305579

Publication Information:

Chicago, IL : Contemporary Books, c2002.

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Provides advice on how to overcome depression. This book shows you how to differentiate depression from sadness and grief, and discusses its many causes, including loss of a loved one, sexual abuse, and illness. It also explains the actions you can take to alleviate or eradicate depression without using prescription drugs.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Part I Sadness Versus Depression
1. Know the Signs of Sadness	p. 3
2. Know the Signs of Grieving	p. 5
3. Know the Signs of Depression	p. 6
4. Rule Out Biological Causes for Depression	p. 10
5. Know How to Deal with Suicidal Thoughts	p. 15
6. Understand Who Gets Depressed	p. 16
7. Understand the Causes of Depression	p. 17
8. Understand Why People Get Depressed	p. 19
9. Understand the Types of Depression	p. 21
10. Understand Treatment Options for Depression	p. 25
Part II Rediscover Passion
11. Know the True Meaning of Passion	p. 29
12. Feel Your Mortality	p. 30
13. Understand Why We Appreciate Beauty	p. 32
14. Find Ways to Feel Connected	p. 33
15. Express Your Anger in Healthy Ways	p. 35
16. Express Your Creativity	p. 36
17. Enjoy Your Food	p. 38
18. Get into a Cause	p. 39
19. Do What You Loved as a Child	p. 40
20. Talk to Some Passionate People	p. 41
Part III Reduce Stress
21. Understand the Meaning of Stress	p. 45
22. Understand the Types of Stress	p. 47
23. Recognize Your Job Stress	p. 50
24. Try to Do What You Love	p. 53
25. Reduce the Commute	p. 56
26. Make Less Time for Work	p. 57
27. Rid Yourself of E-Stress	p. 59
28. Eliminate Energy Drains	p. 62
29. Reduce Your Snail Mail and Plastic	p. 65
30. Restructure Your Finances	p. 66
Part IV The Physical, Nutritional, and Herbal Approach
31. Understand What Exercise Really Means	p. 71
32. Discover Your Life Force	p. 72
33. Start Living Actively Instead of Aerobically	p. 74
34. Calm Your Nerves with Herbs	p. 75
35. Try Flower Power	p. 79
36. Consider Aromatherapy	p. 80
37. Eat Well	p. 81
38. Avoid Overeating	p. 90
39. Practice Yoga	p. 93
40. Stretch	p. 94
Part V Self-Care Strategies
41. Get More Sleep	p. 99
42. Get a Massage	p. 100
43. Meditate	p. 102
44. Find a Place in the Sun	p. 102
45. Consider Counseling	p. 105
46. Pamper Yourself	p. 111
47. Cry More, Laugh More, and Learn to Forgive	p. 112
48. Look into Pressure Point Therapies	p. 114
49. Ask for Support from Family or Friends	p. 117
50. Eliminate Anxiety Triggers	p. 117
Conclusion	p. 121
Resources	p. 123
Bibliography	p. 135
Index	p. 145

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