Undoing Depression: What Therapy Doesn't Teach You and Medication Can't Give You

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Summary: Every word reached into my soul and filled me with hope.
Review: I waited until I read every word to review it, but after the first chapter I knew. Some days I only read a few pages because there was so much to use I wanted to savor the moment. I still will see my therapist, but now I believe we may get somewhere.

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Summary: For anyone who wonders if they have depression.
Review: This book has been a great help to me. Just reading it gave me the strength and courage to call and make that appointment with a therapist. Unfortunately depressives often feel that they don't deserve or suffer enough to require treatment from a counselor. This book describes depression in terms that the reader can understand and feel comfortable with. While reading the Introduction, I started crying, thinking "Wow!, somebody finally understands exactly what I've been going through. I'm really not the only one that feels like this!" I recommend it to depressives, their family, and therapists that deal with depressives.

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Summary: A must read!
Review: If you suffer from depression like me, you need to read this book. The author deals with medical treatments and most importantly, offers suggestions on helping oneself deal with this debilitating disease.

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Summary: An excellent resource for anyone coping with depression.
Review: Undoing Depression is a necessity for anyone suffering from depression or anyone who cares about someone who does. Wonderful, personal insights and terrific suggestions for helping oneself. A must!!

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Summary: This guy knows what he's talking about.
Review: Undoing Depression is quite simply the best book on the subject I've come across in my 25 years as a practicing psychotherapist. I have both friends and clients giving me nods that say, "This guy knows what he's talking about."

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Summary: I just read Undoing Depression and already I feel better.
Review: I have been diagnosed with dysthymia. I was taking medication, but just stopped out of the blue. I felt very alone. The only discusssion or dialog between my prescribing psychiatrist and I, were about side affects of the drug. Although medication made me feel better, I really needed something more. I needed to understand that I'm not alone, to know that intelligent, seemingly normal people are affected by depression. We walk around everyday with the mask of happiness and normalacy, but feel differently inside. Thanks for bringing light to this area. It is comforting to hear of other successful people who are plagued with depression, but in spite of this setback do lead normal lives and make contributions to society.

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Summary: The best hope for recovery available anywhere.
Review: Undoing Depression doesn't put "all its eggs in one basket"; it takes the best of all the other methods I've investigated, mixes in new insights and techniques, and has saved my life. Dr. O'Connor is well-informed and informative. By combining his knowledge and training as a psychotherapist with his personal experience, he has come up with the best hope for recovery available.

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Summary: This book was more helpful than I thought it would be!
Review: Because of the engaging, highly readable, compassionate writing style, I was able to keep reading even when "the truth hurt." This turned out to be one of the best presents I have ever received, even though it came as a surprise. So I'm thanking jojo in Framingham for her insight and her kindness in reaching out to me.

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Summary: From the ethereal to the concrete
Review: From the ethereal to the concrete; Dr. O'Connor put into words all that I have felt (or not felt) for 30-some years. Never before had I been able to name my turmoil. With knowledge comes the courage to try to swim to the surface, and into life. His book helped me tremendously, and continues to do so with each re-read.

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Summary: Great insights on relationships and communication.
Review: This book works as a guide for getting along in all kinds of situations. I picked it up in the library because of its unusual cover and got hooked by reading some of the case studies. Interspersed with the author's personal story adds to the readability. I hope he writes one not only centered on depression.