BREAKTHROUGH SCIENCE SHINES NEW LIGHT ON HOLY SCRIPTURES. “…pulls back the curtain to clearly & simply reveal how our mind works… A fun and eye-opening book” Karl Benzio, M.D., Medical Director: Honey Lake Clinic & Lighthouse Network. This faith-based, reader friendly guide offers more than 100 self-help strategies and recovery skills for coping with depression. Brain Science and … evidence based therapeutic practices offer hands-on, practical tools for immediate use. “Amazing book! I have read so many books on depression and this is the only one that has truly helped me.”—Wendy Freeman, California “…an amazing book on overcoming depression… deep, and yet understandable… a very practical and encouraging book about a very dark subject.”—Bill Walden, Pastor Cornerstone Ministries, Ca.
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One of the first things that caught my attention was this statement from the author; ” One of the first things we must do is to get rid of judgment.” I know first hand what it is like to feel inadequate, shunned and forgotten as I deal with PTSD everyday. Yes I suffer from depression and anxiety. I started reading this book with a guarded heart. There have been a lot of books recently about depression and some have not been exactly helpful.
I didn’t care much for the chapters that goes into detail about the brain and neurons, etc. That for me was not helpful but I am not really a science kind of person. I’m sure there are helpful subjects in the chapters but I wanted to get to where I could find useful tools to help me. I did like the idea of a journal. I am a huge fan of journals and always have one handy. As I read the book, I jotted down my thoughts and some very useful statements that I will go back and re read.
I have to say that I became so focused on the book as the author delved into what depression is and is not with relief. Finally someone has said that depression is not a sin. Taking medication for some is okay and should not be looked at as weakness. The author makes a valid point about taking medication for diabetes or other illnesses. Mental illness is treated differently in each person. Some can change their diet and exercise, while others need help through medication.
The book is filled with helpful information which I needed to read. I liked how the different treatments were explained and how therapy groups can be helpful for some. Each chapter has scriptures and exercises to do at the end that focus on getting healthy. At the end of the book, I took a deep breath. I pondered on what I just read and felt ready to apply what I had learned. This has been a journey for me and I will continue to go over the chapters and remember that I am not alone.
“Reaching out for help is a sign of strength-not weakness.”
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
Overcome Depression
A lot of great information in this book. Gives a lot of strategies for overcoming depression . What depression is and what it is not. We are not alone , the book states more than 50 million Americans suffer from full-fledged, diagnosed mental illness such as depression and anxiety, and or some other mental/emotional difficulty.
The book explains a lot of treatment options. A lot of scriptures to read that will help. Discusses turning negative into positive. Something I found very interesting was section about food and how it can affect us.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit. This book review is my own opinion.
This book was incredible! Just reading thru the chapter headings and parts of the book was inspiring.
Part 1 deals with the brain science and includes chapters like brain/body connection, brain circuitry, brain regeneration, neuro-anatomy and physiology. Part 2 talks about mind matters like clinical depression, finding the right support, self prescribed substances, negative thoughts, isolation and loneliness. Part 3 talks about the body like exercising, playing, eating, internal inflammation, finding balance and getting enough sleep.
So many great things to learn from this book which can apply to so many people. Whether you are suffering from depression or know someone who is and you want to help them-this book is for you! The chapters are short so they aren’t overwhelming to read. I loved the christian aspect in this book and dealing with depression as well.
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.