Why Do I Feel So Down, When My Faith Should Lift Me Up?: How to Break the Three Links in the Chain of Emotional Bondage

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Summary: A book of hope for depressed Christians
Review: Dr. Mullen has written a book of hope for depression sufferers and families or caregivers of sufferers. This is not a clinical analysis of the problem, but a personal journey to which the reader can relate. The tone of this book is conversational, and not preachy or didactic, making it quite readable. Dr. Mullen gives the sufferer permission to feel the way he does and is not judgmental. Conversely he approaches this subject very seriously and does not give the reader the impression that there are easy answers. He does not propose a single formula for all sufferers, but rather he sees value in drug therapy, counselling and deliverance. The personal annecdotes included in this book are very encouraging and give hope to those who are suffering that others have indeed recovered. Dr. Mullen has done an excellent job of taking the guilt for feeling depressed out of the equation and given the sufferer the freedom to find help. This is a most readable book and highly recommended for Christians suffering from depression.

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Summary: truthful, to the point
Review: This book has been a blessing to me. It describes my mood disorder and how to get the help I thought was not available. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has unhealed emotions from the past . Thank you Dr. Mullen for writing it.

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Summary: Required Reading for Christians Struggling with Depression
Review: Unfortunately, the church isn't always a place of refuge for those of us who suffer with depression. In several circles, there is a stigma of spiritual weakness or lack of faith associated -- at a time when support is needed most.

Dr. Mullen examines all the issues in a very practical & spiritual manner, encouraging the reader to both lean on God and also to change the way he/she regards the illness. The author also covers the sometimes-controversial topic of taking medications to treat depression and other anxiety-related afflictions: take medication in order to feel well enough to be able to pray & take part in one's own recovery.

If you personally suffer from any of these problems, I hope you have the support you need from friends, family, and your church family. May Christ's blessings follow you daily.