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Depression: In my own Words
"Depression in My Own Words" is an introspective and compassionate exploration of the complex and often misunderstood world of depression. In this thought-provoking book, the author delves into their personal experiences, sharing their unique insights, struggles, and triumphs with unwavering honesty.
Through the power of storytelling, "Depression in My Own Words" takes readers on a journey that goes beyond clinical definitions and diagnostic labels. It delves into the depths of the soul, examining the intricate interplay between the soul (battery), hardware (body), and software (brain) that contribute to the onset and manifestation of depression.
With sensitivity and empathy, the author examines the various facets of depression, shedding light on the profound impact it has on individuals and society as a whole. Drawing from personal anecdotes, they explore the common threads that connect those grappling with depression while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual's experience.
Through the power of storytelling, "Depression in My Own Words" takes readers on a journey that goes beyond clinical definitions and diagnostic labels. It delves into the depths of the soul, examining the intricate interplay between the soul (battery), hardware (body), and software (brain) that contribute to the onset and manifestation of depression.
With sensitivity and empathy, the author examines the various facets of depression, shedding light on the profound impact it has on individuals and society as a whole. Drawing from personal anecdotes, they explore the common threads that connect those grappling with depression while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual's experience.
15 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2023
About the author
Mahiraj Jadeja
7 books43 followersMahiraj Jadeja is a Poet, Short story writer and a Visionary from Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Having studied commerce he entered into field of writing starting his journey towards Arts and Spirituality which are his passion. His four books “A Lover’s Will” , “Love Forever” , "A Lovely Paradox" and Love Zindabad not jihad"are his beautiful collection of contemporary romance poems and inspiring short stories . The author writes to showcase reality to the world that “who are us” really? He invokes people to start a journey flowing inwards balancing materialism and spirituality as for the author balance is very important from the small matters to the infinite universe. His latest work is "Heaven Can Wait and other stories". Follow me on Goodreads and my Facebook page @Mahirajjadejaofficial.
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July 14, 2023
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to mental illnesses.
It can be difficult to describe the drudgery and exhaustion of depression to people who have never experienced it themselves. Mr. Jadeja did a good job of sharing allegories like the one in his opening paragraph about being trapped in a “relentless storm” to help explain why some people who are depressed can find it so hard to finish even simple tasks. This is something I wish everyone would read, especially those who struggle to show empathy for anyone who has this mental illness.
I did find myself wishing the author had included a wider variety of explanations for why depression happens. Suppressing emotions could certainly be one of them for some people, but I think it would have been more helpful if this book had explored other causes as well in order to appeal to a wider audience and offer hope to people who might be depressed due to difficult circumstances in their lives, chemical imbalances in their brains, or other factors. This could have easily been expanded into a novella or full-length novel, and it would have made his work stronger to have more details and examples included in it in my opinion.
It was nice to see so many different types of treatment options mentioned in this piece, though. Depression is one of those diseases that can respond well to a combination of therapy, medication, diet and lifestyle changes, and other treatments. I was not expecting to see a warning included about certain alternative treatments that haven’t been proven effective, but I was glad the author included it as well. Desperate people often try all sorts of things to feel better, so it’s important to balance out the burning desire to find a cure with a rational approach to what may or may not actually work for most people.
Depression: In My Own Words was a thought-provoking read.
It can be difficult to describe the drudgery and exhaustion of depression to people who have never experienced it themselves. Mr. Jadeja did a good job of sharing allegories like the one in his opening paragraph about being trapped in a “relentless storm” to help explain why some people who are depressed can find it so hard to finish even simple tasks. This is something I wish everyone would read, especially those who struggle to show empathy for anyone who has this mental illness.
I did find myself wishing the author had included a wider variety of explanations for why depression happens. Suppressing emotions could certainly be one of them for some people, but I think it would have been more helpful if this book had explored other causes as well in order to appeal to a wider audience and offer hope to people who might be depressed due to difficult circumstances in their lives, chemical imbalances in their brains, or other factors. This could have easily been expanded into a novella or full-length novel, and it would have made his work stronger to have more details and examples included in it in my opinion.
It was nice to see so many different types of treatment options mentioned in this piece, though. Depression is one of those diseases that can respond well to a combination of therapy, medication, diet and lifestyle changes, and other treatments. I was not expecting to see a warning included about certain alternative treatments that haven’t been proven effective, but I was glad the author included it as well. Desperate people often try all sorts of things to feel better, so it’s important to balance out the burning desire to find a cure with a rational approach to what may or may not actually work for most people.
Depression: In My Own Words was a thought-provoking read.
August 12, 2023
Basically, Depression is a personal essay. I found it interesting in the beginning, but my interest waned toward the end. What I found troubling was the lack of citations when the author wrote about the stages of depression. Were these stages facts? Or were they just his own personal observations? But in any event, some references (interviews with therapists, etc.) would have been helpful in justifying his remarks. And I may be nitpicky, but I was troubled by how many conclusions there were in the essay. Can there be more than one? I counted three. An unfortunate I didn't like it single star for me.
June 20, 2023
Discover a comprehensive guide on how to overcome depression that is informative and practical. This concise and easily understandable book offers an introduction to the stages of depression along with effective remedies. Drawing from personal experiences, challenges, and a positive outlook, the author presents real-life examples in a candid manner. This book is a must-read.
July 31, 2023
"Depression in My Own Words" is a compassionate exploration of depression through personal experiences. The book delves into the interplay between the soul, body, and brain, shedding light on its impact on individuals and society. The author celebrates the uniqueness of each individual's experience while highlighting common threads that connect those grappling with depression.
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