Product Description

Depression is an emotion, just like fear, anger or love. It is the imprint felt after a stressful or traumatic experience. Depression is natural. It is not a disease process reflecting a change in brain chemistry. The sick brain model of depression is a hideous and terrifying concept, as it turns us into cogs in a machine where, if we find the going difficult and want to disengage, we are prescribed an emotional painkiller and advised to carry on regardless. Chemically-induced slavery has arrived. This book offers hope and understanding, and effective ways to create a new identity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #110954 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

About the Author
Dr Aine Tubridy qualified in medicine from UCD in 1977. After working for a time in general practice, she trained as a constructivist psychotherapist and joined the Institute of Psychosocial Medicine in 1990. She has co-authored a book, Going Mad?, on the origins of mental illness. Dr Michael Corry qualified in medicine from UCD in 1973 and also trained as a constructivist psychotherapist. His interest in psychosis and altered states of consciousness developed from his work in St Brendan's Psychiatric Hospital, Dublin. In 1987 he was appointed consultant psychiatrist to Clane General Hospital.

Customer Reviews

a fantastic resource
I have read lots of books on depression and mental illness but this one is so practical, down to earth and true to life it is as if the authors were able to get right inside your head. It is written so sensitively and demonstrates so much understanding I defy anyone affected by depression not to read it and feel relieved and have a lighter heart as a result.
Excellent stuff that should be prescriptive reading for every health professional, so that inappropriate comments and solutions are no longer offered. A fantastic resource for both doctor and 'patient' alike.