When Going Through Hell…Don't Stop!
A Survivor's Tale of Overcoming Clinical Depression
2. There Is No Room at The Inn
4. Madness or Suicide, It's Yours to Decide
5. Bearing the Unbearable Pain
6. Overcoming the Stigma of Depression
Epilogue: Footprints in the Sand
Healing from Depression and Anxiety
A Body, Mind, and Spirit Recovery Program
9. What is Clinical Depression and How Do I Know If I Have It?
10. Introducing the 12-Week Better Mood Recovery Program
Week 1: Setting The Intention to Heal
Week 2: Reaching Out for Support
Week 3: Physical Self-Care: Focusing on the Basics
Week 4: Antidepressants and Their Alternatives
Week 5: Cognitive Restructuring
Week 6: Learning to Think Like an Optimist
Week 7: The Road to Self-Esteem
Week 8: Expanding Your Social Support
Week 9: The Healing Power of Spirit
Week 10: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle
Week 11: Stress and Pain Management
Conclusion: Living in Recovery
Crisis Management and Other Important Issues
11. Therapeutic Interventions When Things Are Falling Apart
12. Financially Surviving a Depressive Episode
13. Managing Anxiety that Often Accompanies Depression
14. When Someone You Love Is Depressed
Appendix A: The Many Faces of Depression
Appendix B: How to Start a Healing From Depression Support Group in Your Area
Appendix C: Resources for Wellness
Sidebars and Worksheets
Diagnostic Criteria for a Major Depressive Episode
Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Admission Summary: Pacific Gateway Hospital
A Daily Survival Plan for Responding to Depression/Anxiety
Daily Rating Scale For Anxiety and Depression
Prayer for Going Through a Dark Night of the Soul
Anxiety/Depression Ratings Over Time
Diagnostic Criteria for a Major Depressive Episode
Healthy Sadness vs. Depression
Anxiety/Depression Symptoms Inventory
Healing from Depression Flow Chart
The Three Steps of the Better Mood Program
Healing From Depression and Anxiety: Five Areas of Therapeutic Self-Care
My Five Areas of Therapeutic Self-Care
Barbara's Vision of Health and Wellness
Laura and Michael's Vision of Health and Wellness
My Goals for the Better Mood Recovery program
10 Basics of Physical Self-Care
Marks's Story: Exercise Makes the Difference
Physical Self-Care Wellness Inventory
Creating Goals for Physical Self-Care
Roger's Story: Finding the Right Medication
How Big a Dose? Ask the Patient
Alphabetical Listing of Medications by Trade Name
How the Same Event Can Result in Different Feelings
Ten Thinking Errors Known as Cognitive Distortions
Assessing My Habits of Thinking
Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet
Cognitive Restructuring Example
What Is Your Explanatory Style?
David's Story: What Happens when You Can't Be Grateful?
Assessing My Optimism Inventory
Characteristics of Self-Esteem
Diana's Story: Breaking the Silence
The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Sherry's Story: Early Morning Telephone Angels
Creating Goals for Social Support
Assessing My Connection to Spirit
Assessing Goals for Spiritual Connection
Marie's Story: Overcoming Depression through Right Employment
Ideas for Pleasurable Activities
Creating Goals for Healthy Habits
Healthy Self-Care Activity Schedule
Douglas's Healthy Self-Care Activities
My Stress Management Inventory
Early Warning Signs of Depression and Anxiety
Avoiding the Hole in the Sidewalk
My Personal Relapse Prevention Plan
Healing from Depression and Anxiety: My Personalized Better Mood Program
My New Goals for the Better Mood Recovery Program