It has been said that depression is the common cold of mental illness. This book was written because of the large number of adolescents the author sees, in her role as a professional counselor, who the medications' troublesome side effects. the book sets forth many debiliating effects of both chronic fatigue syndrome and various levels of depression. This is not a clinical book-it is a self-help book. It does not take the place of a professional counselor, physician or psychiatrist, but it tells everything the author wants her clients, students and readers to know about overcoming Depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Epstein-Barr Virus and Candida. It is loaded with useful information!
I have been in therapy for nearly a year and I think this book has helped me understand depression better than the counseling sessions. I liked the author's personalization, because I also was so depressed, I felt like I was in the belly of the whale. It's rare to find a therapist who understands what you are going through when you are depressed. I was at rock-bottom when I bought this book. It gave me hope. After reading her nutritional section, I found out that I had hypoglycemia and candida. As the candida clears up, and the diet improves (no sugar, white flour), I find that I am feeling so much better. I also walk around saying, "Cheese," and I believe it does change my endorphins. I recommend it. Maybe it's a five star.
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