DepressionFallout.com
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Depression Fallout by Anne Sheffield
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About Anne Sheffield
As a writer whose subject is depression, people often assume that I am a psychiatrist or psychologist, but in fact my credentials in the field of depressive illness are that I grew up under the aegis of a depressed mother, and that both my daughter and I also suffer from depression. This triple whammy has forced upon me multiple insights about what it's like to be depressed, and also how disheartening it is to be on the receiving end of someone else's depression-driven behavior. Over time I have come to the realization that this illness is far more disabling and dangerous than thought by sufferers and non-sufferers alike.
Knowledge is power. The more you know about depression - whether someone else's or your own - the better equipped you will be to short-circuit its impact on your life. My goal is to help you understand two basic truths about all depressive illness: first, that those in its grip almost always falsely attribute their negative outlook on life to outside causes, not to what really ails them, and second, that friends and family members are equally unaware of the true dynamic at work. Unless you take charge, there will be a communication meltdown, accompanied by growing mutual resentment and unhappiness. Your challenge is to use the information and coping strategies offered on this website and in my books to keep your love and your relationship intact until professional treatment for the depression comes to its permanent rescue.
Anne tries to personally answer all of her email. Please feel free to write her with your comments and questions. Please be assured that she values your time and comments. Anne is not a medical professional and does not offer personal counseling or medical advice via email.
