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Posted by Atticus on September 9, 2004, at 14:03:37
My therapist has recommended that I read author William Styron's ("Sophie's Choice") account of his own struggle with depression, titled "Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness". Has anyone here read it? Did you find it helpful?
Atticus
Posted by malthus on September 9, 2004, at 17:19:42
In reply to William Styron, Darkness Visible?, posted by Atticus on September 9, 2004, at 14:03:37
Hi Atticus:
Yes, it is an excellent read. I do think you would find it helpful. I did.
malthus
Posted by Jai Narayan on September 10, 2004, at 10:29:55
In reply to Re: William Styron, Darkness Visible? » Atticus, posted by malthus on September 9, 2004, at 17:19:42
great book
Posted by Noa on September 11, 2004, at 12:19:55
In reply to William Styron, Darkness Visible?, posted by Atticus on September 9, 2004, at 14:03:37
Yes. I have read it and reread at times, as needed (it's short, so it's easy to do that). I found it very helpful for me when I was depressed.
BTW, when it first came out, I remember hearing Styron in an interview on NPR, and at the time(late 80's I think?), I think he was the first (or one of the first) celebrity writer to address his depression in a book. I remember thinking him very brave, and I've often felt very grateful to him for his book.
Posted by ron1953 on September 27, 2004, at 19:56:59
In reply to William Styron, Darkness Visible?, posted by Atticus on September 9, 2004, at 14:03:37
Excellent and moving account of a sudden bout of near-suicidal depression by a great writer. Styron also contributed a story that's in "Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression" compiled by Nell Casey. I've mentioned it to many people and have yet to find anyone who read it - really surprising. Real stories by real people, all written eloquently by writers and poets. Very moving and enlightening. I highly recommend both books.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on August 13, 2008, at 17:07:26
In reply to Re: William Styron, Darkness Visible? » Atticus, posted by ron1953 on September 27, 2004, at 19:56:59
I just read it for the first time. My first therapist recommended it to me, but asked me not to read it at that time (I was in the throes of a terrible depression).
Now I'm strong enough to read it, and have the concentration too. I'm glad for his voice.
-Ll
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