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Posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2004, at 16:52:32
In reply to Re: Noonday Demon - Very grim, is it true??, posted by Viridis on March 4, 2004, at 3:12:42
> I just don't see how Noonday Demon is a "depressing" book. Instead, it emphasizes how real depression is as a medical condition. And how treatable. I found it fascinating.
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> Given all the other illnesses that one could have, with no real treatment options, depression is a "lucky" one, in a weird way -- it's actually manageable!
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> I guess I'm an optimistic depressive, but I'm determined to break through this, and am making reasonable progress. I (like many others here) have had the most severe depression imaginable, yet I always convince myself that things can only get better. And they have (with the right meds, of course).
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> Solomon's book just helps to bring depression into the mainstream, and is one more step in making this a legitimate medical condition in the perception of the general public. I agree, though, that it may not be the best thing to read when you're depressed, unless you can see the silver lining.
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> What a weird thing depression is -- it distorts your thinking so much that everything seems negative and your life seems worthless. And yet, the vast majority can recover with the right treatment, a very encouraging prospect that needs to be brought to the forefront.
Posted by tinydancer on March 5, 2004, at 4:07:08
In reply to Re: Noonday Demon - Very grim « Viridis, posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2004, at 16:52:32
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Posted by rainyday on March 10, 2004, at 17:11:25
In reply to Oooo, gloom and doom, gotta check this one out! nm » Dr. Bob, posted by tinydancer on March 5, 2004, at 4:07:08
I just started it yesterday. It reads like a combination textbook and personal experience record. Must have been really difficult for the author.
Only complaint is the style of prose... rambling, long sentences, too many words and not enough punctuation. (Sounds like me.)
Posted by terrics on March 25, 2004, at 17:15:48
In reply to Re: Noonday Demon - Very grim « Viridis, posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2004, at 16:52:32
Wow, a depressive optimist. Pretty darn good. You should get alot of credit for that. I find it impossible to be optimistiic even it I'm only slightly depressed. I think with a major depression one is as good as dead. terrics
Posted by rainyday on March 25, 2004, at 18:57:13
In reply to Re: Noonday Demon - Very grim « Viridis, posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2004, at 16:52:32
> > I just don't see how Noonday Demon is a "depressing" book. Instead, it emphasizes how real depression is as a medical condition. And how treatable. I found it fascinating.
> >
> > Given all the other illnesses that one could have, with no real treatment options, depression is a "lucky" one, in a weird way -- it's actually manageable!
> >
> > I guess I'm an optimistic depressive, but I'm determined to break through this, and am making reasonable progress. I (like many others here) have had the most severe depression imaginable, yet I always convince myself that things can only get better. And they have (with the right meds, of course).
> >Well, this is my eighth anniversary of depression treatment. This years I added Generalized Anxiety Disorder, becuse I had nothing better to do. Am enduring amidst of medication reorganization that left my considerable depression kind of naked and out there.
The Noonday Demon is an encyclopedia, a memoir, and a series of biographies. Such preciseness in the depiction of each malady - it was exquisiste but so saddening.
A treasure of expression for me.
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