My Little Book of Hope
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
There is no magic potion that can free us completely from the deeply embedded, strangling roots of depression. But the wonderful truth about today's scientific advances are medications that lightens this darkness and gives us hope. Fear is the most powerful hold depression has over us. Knowledge about what depression is and is not goes a long way to help us let go of these hidden fears. During the darkest periods of my depression, I certainly could not assert my opinions upon my peers. I constantly anticipated only negative repercussions from those who didn't understand what I was going through. The slow, stunted growth that sprouted from this fear shadowed all my rational emotions. It took me a long time to understand and overcome the power fear had over me.
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
This is my little hope book. It reminds me I’ve gone through the tunnel of depression and come out enlightened to who I am today. I’m no longer a depressed person. I am a person living with depression. There is a difference between them. What separates the two? Knowledge. That’s what this little book of hope reminds me. Bits of knowledge I need to help me keep walking straight on that narrow edge of darkness. I no longer identify myself by my illness. I identify myself as a person who has to cope daily with this very real illness. Once depression consumed me, I had no identity, no hope, no dreams. Today, with the support of my medications and the help I received from my doctor, I can separate who I am now from the hopelessness of depression.
About the Author
I’ve been writing as long as I can remember. I enjoy creating characters and watching them bloom with a complex personality. I have a master’s in sociology with a minor in English, creative writing. I’m lucky in that I’m married to my high school sweetheart and have a loving family. The journey I’ve taken through my depression has led me to a stronger, more in-depth person. I can only hope that my book gives you some insight and understanding in what you are going through. Think and take care of yourself. You are worth it.