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High Tides: Wading Through Depression - Every Day
Both a memoir and a self-help book, High Tides: Wading Through Depression - Every Day chronicles the difficulties of living with bipolar depression as well as the strategies this author uses to help cope with this sometimes debilitating disease. In order to prevent her bipolar illness—and especially her depression—from ruling her life, Andrews draws upon such things as exercise, writing, therapy, medication, and prayer to help wade through the treacherous waters of this disorder, which claims over 41,000 American lives each year.
Managing and battling depression, a formidable adversary, is the focus of this book. For anyone who wants to understand depression more—but most of all for those who find themselves in the middle of a depressive episode—High Tides affirms that you are not alone in your suffering. In particular, this book examines how to enjoy a more balanced and fulfilling life even if you live with depression—every day.
Managing and battling depression, a formidable adversary, is the focus of this book. For anyone who wants to understand depression more—but most of all for those who find themselves in the middle of a depressive episode—High Tides affirms that you are not alone in your suffering. In particular, this book examines how to enjoy a more balanced and fulfilling life even if you live with depression—every day.
101 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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About the author
Candace Andrews
1 book21 followersI grew up in Sacramento, CA, and have lived in Sacramento most of my life, although I lived in Sutter Creek for fourteen years and in Helena, Montana for a year.
I have a Master's degree in English and taught English for 4 years at the high school level and 25 years at the community college level. I love to read, to write, and to go hiking. Although I have read literally thousands of books in my lifetime, I am new to goodreads and so have only so far reviewed a few of them.
My first book, published in January 2016, is a memoir, self-help book about my own struggles with depression. I have published scholarly articles and some poetry, but now I'm turning to fiction. I am currently working on a young adult fantasy novel as well as revamping several short stories I have written over the years. I enjoy literary novels the best, but I am willing to read almost anything that interests me.
I have a Master's degree in English and taught English for 4 years at the high school level and 25 years at the community college level. I love to read, to write, and to go hiking. Although I have read literally thousands of books in my lifetime, I am new to goodreads and so have only so far reviewed a few of them.
My first book, published in January 2016, is a memoir, self-help book about my own struggles with depression. I have published scholarly articles and some poetry, but now I'm turning to fiction. I am currently working on a young adult fantasy novel as well as revamping several short stories I have written over the years. I enjoy literary novels the best, but I am willing to read almost anything that interests me.
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January 29, 2016
I appreciate the information in this book as helping me better understand what some of my relatives and friends may have been going through with their battles against falling to pieces with depression. Andrews conveys so much by way of typical issues a depression sufferer encounters inside her own gripping real life story. I plan to give this book to several of the people I know and love because I think it will empower them to better manage their depression. I am grateful for this story and for Andrews' courage in telling it.
July 30, 2023
This book is incredible and it’s obvious we failed to notice people going through depression, in my opinion we should try as much as possible to check up and try to find out what is really wrong with them prolly help them to get through it.
Thanks Candace Andrews for this wonderful write up
Thanks Candace Andrews for this wonderful write up
March 18, 2016
High Tides is a short book that looks into depression, from the perspective of author Candace Andrews. I would classify this book as an introduction to depression and its effects on people. Though it's not a complete manual for dealing with it, it includes varying aspects on what one might deal with. It has information about varying forms of depression and similar mental illnesses as well as a little bit about the drugs one might be prescribed. It includes varying personal experiences that the author has been through; including examples of family members and people they've also met with similar problems. There are several quotes from books, as well as a bit of information about famous people who have suffered from depression and similar things. It also has what I would consider to be tips; it encourages people to do what they enjoy or to make plans for their future (even if they might not feel like it). As a further comment to that last point, I appreciate that the author has shared some of her personal writings such as the diary entries and poetry; it's an outlet that she's used to help her through her own problems.
Overall, I did like the book. Though, not every aspect spoke to me- I didn't particularly find a fascination with the discussion of medicines or similar things, but I did find some other, very interesting portions that I might find useful in future life. The portions I enjoyed most were the snippets of her life when growing up. Though I do have to admit that they sometimes felt a bit disjointed and didn't always have relevance, I did like reading about the varying things she and her family have been through during the struggle. Other people would, of course, like different aspects of the book. It's only a little more than a hundred pages, including acknowledgements and notes. I think that if you can get yourself a copy, you may as well give it a go and you might find something useful to you or someone you know.
For people who want to avoid such things; this book does include religious references. It also includes references to suicide.
I won a copy of this book via a First Reads giveaway and these are just my honest thoughts on it.
Overall, I did like the book. Though, not every aspect spoke to me- I didn't particularly find a fascination with the discussion of medicines or similar things, but I did find some other, very interesting portions that I might find useful in future life. The portions I enjoyed most were the snippets of her life when growing up. Though I do have to admit that they sometimes felt a bit disjointed and didn't always have relevance, I did like reading about the varying things she and her family have been through during the struggle. Other people would, of course, like different aspects of the book. It's only a little more than a hundred pages, including acknowledgements and notes. I think that if you can get yourself a copy, you may as well give it a go and you might find something useful to you or someone you know.
For people who want to avoid such things; this book does include religious references. It also includes references to suicide.
I won a copy of this book via a First Reads giveaway and these are just my honest thoughts on it.
March 10, 2016
Candace has suffered from depression for many years. She wrote this book as a chronicle of her journey through the waters of depression in hopes that some of her struggles and the things that help her with resonate with others. Everyone suffers from depression differently. Different things trigger or help, no one person is exactly the same. But by sharing her battle with this disease, the author hopes to help the reader realize that they are not alone. She also hopes that by opening discussing what does and does not work for her will help someone else find the things that help them. She uses the analogy of tide water to describe her depression and how it affects her.
The book was interesting from a purely story stand point. But I also gleaned some helpful insights into how to not only deal with depression, but also how to deal with the emotions that often overwhelm the person. The book is small, but it's a book that is packed with comfort and hope for someone suffering from the disease. I would recommend this to anyone who has been touched by depression, either themselves or someone around them.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
The book was interesting from a purely story stand point. But I also gleaned some helpful insights into how to not only deal with depression, but also how to deal with the emotions that often overwhelm the person. The book is small, but it's a book that is packed with comfort and hope for someone suffering from the disease. I would recommend this to anyone who has been touched by depression, either themselves or someone around them.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
April 7, 2016
I won this book on good reads. I have had friends with bipolar mental health issue. A wonderful gifted,talented most kind hearted friend has it. Her mother had it and committed suicide. I watch her everyday struggles, It is awful. Her son now has it as it is hereditary. I love the book. The author writes her experience with a brother with it who was put in mental hospital. How she developed it. She tells struggle of finding right medicine and therapist and how it can take quite awhile. And even with the right ones it is still a struggle. She is older now. Still on lithium. She takes it day by day and still tries to live
April 29, 2023
This books takes a deep dive into the struggles and anguish of living with depression. It’s both a well written memoir and a guide to the various coping strategies that the author has developed to survive.
Using the analogy of moving through deeper and deeper water, her description of the increasing levels of depression was haunting.
Anyone who has a loved one who suffers with this dangerous and debilitating illness should read this book. Society in general tends to disregard and even scorn the victims of this illness—as if they could simply “snap out of it” and carry on—and this attitude too often leads to tragedy.
Using the analogy of moving through deeper and deeper water, her description of the increasing levels of depression was haunting.
Anyone who has a loved one who suffers with this dangerous and debilitating illness should read this book. Society in general tends to disregard and even scorn the victims of this illness—as if they could simply “snap out of it” and carry on—and this attitude too often leads to tragedy.
March 12, 2016
I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
This is a touching memoir about the author's struggle with bipolar depression and the methods she used to cope. I learned a lot from her story and would recommend it to anyone affected by depression. It reminds you that there is hope and that you are not alone.
This is a touching memoir about the author's struggle with bipolar depression and the methods she used to cope. I learned a lot from her story and would recommend it to anyone affected by depression. It reminds you that there is hope and that you are not alone.
April 26, 2016
I really enjoyed this book was very easy to read with lots of information. Also loved the point form makes it really simple to follow. Really great to see some of the symptoms that other people have so you don't feel so alone.
February 5, 2017
A very inspiring book about how this woman dealt with depression and bipolar disorder. Remarkable journey. God Bless!
January 8, 2017
Relatable stories of depression and how the author gets through the toughest of days.
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