This Is How You Overcome Depression

by Mathew Baker

In this book, I'll teach you the precise, step-by-step blueprint you need to beat this illness - in such a way that it never comes back!

Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Mental Health

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Reviews

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Mathew Baker and his Depression Project on social media. As a fellow sufferer, he really seemed to “get it” and share helpful and supportive tips. But this book seems like it was written by a person who has never experienced severe depression. For those in the “storm zone” - when depression symptoms are at their worst - this book suggests things like positive affirmations and reading uplifting quotes. Really? When you feel like a burden to society, uplifting quotes is a bit underwhelming of a suggestion. Other ideas include journaling and gratitude exercises, things that might be helpful for mild depression but totally miss the mark for severe episodes. Overall just very disappointed in this book.

[0m4!m · Rating 3 out of 5]

This books is helpful if you have a mild depression, if you're dealing with sever depression and/or PTSD/CPTSD I feel like the info is nothing new and doesn't actually help managing your symptoms. I still wanna die after, even when trying to apply the exercise when I'm feeling shit.

[Irena Andrašková · Rating 5 out of 5]

Konečně někdo (kniha), kdo neříká jen “To mě mrzí, že jsi v depresi!”, ale nabízí řešení. A to je asi všechno, co bych k téhle knize ráda řekla. Amen.

[Meghan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several things I liked…the overall idea that you can actually HEAL from depression; the division of cloud zone, rain zone and storm zone; and the resources he provides (like daily emails). But the book needed better editing…too many “dear readers” started seeming condescending and the questions at the end of each unit were very repetitive and hard to work through…maybe 3/4 questions instead of 12 would have been more manageable. I understand it was meant to be reflective but it felt overwhelming. Overall a helpful and encouraging resource.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sound concepts, especially the storm, rain, cloud framework and the five factors to consider at each stage.

Wish it were formatted better with fewer and more concise words. It's common to find long, unending paragraphs.

Otherwise, pretty useful for visualising the phases of a depressive episode and allowing readers to come up with their own tools with dealing with their depression.

[Alexa Whitewolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hovered between 2 and 3 stars on this one. Some advice seems generic or too… not relatable for someone with severe depression (as other reviews have mentioned). But I love the overall project on social, been following it for a few months now and it’s what led me to get the book. It’s got decent information, even if some of it had me go 😩 at times.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned some good things from this book. Some of the suggestions wouldn't work for someone with severe depression, especially the ones regarding saying positive affirmations to oneself. However, the analogy to describe the cycle of overcoming depression was easy to understand and framed recovery as something one could achieve.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never learned so much from a book, and have taken so long to thoroughly work through a book like this one. Really recommended!