75 Ways to Beat Depression: Words of Hope and Solutions that Work

75 Ways to Beat Depression: Words of Hope and Solutions that Work

by Richard Rybolt
75 Ways to Beat Depression: Words of Hope and Solutions that Work

75 Ways to Beat Depression: Words of Hope and Solutions that Work

by Richard Rybolt

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Overview

Richard Rybolt knows the debilitating effects of depression all too well. He spent years plagued by despair before realizing and admitting that he was experiencing the symptoms of depression. In what he identifies as his life's toughest challenge, he educated himself about all aspects of his condition and built up the courage to face it head-on and turn his life around. In 75 Ways to Beat Depression, Rybolt gives hope to the millions of others who are struggling with the debilitating anguish that he experienced. Drawing upon his own experience, he offers 75 simple things that anyone can do to improve their mood in a refreshingly candid, jargon-free style. Each of his commonsense solutions, from "skip the pity party" to "help others-help yourself," is full of authentic hope from someone who knows exactly what it takes to beat depression. This is a powerful tool to help motivate, educate, and inspire anyone who is currently experiencing depression and ready to take effective steps toward recovery and happiness.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781569243572
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication date: 09/15/2005
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 7.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

A successful horticulturist and property developer for much of his life, Richard Rybolt is now an active crusader for overcoming depression and a strong ally of the despondent. He has helped establish support groups, education seminars, and healing networks, and has personally coached and befriended those suffering from plights similar to his own. He has told his story of recovery and inspiration on various radio and television shows and before live audiences. The author of No Chairs Make for Short Meetings, he lives with his wife on small farm in upstate New York.

Table of Contents

IntroductionXVII
Solutions
1Seek Help1
2Know Your Opponent4
3Sing Your Own Praises7
4Help Others-Help Yourself10
5Connect with the Divine13
6Confront Panic Attacks16
7Lean on Me19
8Talk to Yourself22
9Examine Your Fears25
10When Sleep Won't Come28
11Focus on the Benefits31
12Forgive and...34
13Trade Doubts for Dreams37
14Nonsense Makes Perfect Sense40
15Let Music Lift Your Soul43
16Confide in a Friend46
17Pretend You're Okay49
18Talk Back to Your Beast52
19Strengthen Your Faith55
20Lonely, But Not Alone58
21Make Gratitude a Habit61
22Walk on the Wild Side64
23Live Your Life Over67
24Play Yourself a Love Song70
25Do Something!73
26Develop a Strategy76
27Keep a Journal79
28Measure Progress82
29Save Only Beautiful Pictures85
30Perfection is Not Perfect88
31Create Something91
32Do It Anyway94
33Postpone Worry97
34Look Good-Feel Good100
35Use Anything That Works103
36Hold on106
37Shape up109
38Skip the Pity Party112
39Build Bridges, Not Walls115
40Never Give Up!118
41Stay Involved121
42Heal Old Wounds124
43Work on Yourself127
44Adopt a Pet130
45See Yourself Strong133
46Compared to What?136
47No More Fish Stories139
48Listen Carefully142
49Accentuate the Positive145
50Stop Blaming Yourself148
51Know the Power of Words151
52Seek Positive Perspectives154
53Fix a Broken Day157
54Find Your Special Place160
55Expect Small Miracles163
56You're in Good Company166
57Do What you Have to do169
58Little Things Mean a Lot172
59Turn Lemons into Lemonade175
60Build Your Support Group178
61Know Who You Are181
62Celebrate Everything184
63What Are you Waiting for?187
64Don't Be Fooled190
65The Touch of a Hand193
66Start Where You Are196
67Imagine That199
68Choose the Right Lens202
69Balance Your Life205
70Practice Patience208
71You Are Not Alone211
72Prepare for Change214
73Torment to Triumph217
74Seek Enchantment220
75Shout for Joy223
A Note from the Author's Wife227
A Final Word231
Famous People with Depression233
Recommended Reading235
Organizations and Web Sites with Resources for Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders237
Acknowledgments241
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