Depression and Back: A Poetic Journey Through Depression and Recovery
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (699 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1598424750 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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It will help anyone who has been touched by this devastating illness. Depression strikes one in four women and one in eight men at some point in their lifetimes. Not only does it show that these people are not alone, but it gives them hope that they can recover.. Depression and Back is not only for people going through depression, but also for their families, friends, and loved ones. When depression hit best-selling author Susan Polis Schutz, no one was more surprised than she. Usually an upbeat, fun-loving person, this kind of thing didn t happen to people like her! Suddenly she couldn t get out of bed, was exhausted all the time, and felt miserable, hopeless, lethargic, and overwhelmed. The author hopes that sharing her experience will bring greater attention and understanding to this life-changing affliction. During her three-year journey through this debilitating disease, Susan kept a journal in which she wrote about what she was feeling. It remains one of the most misunderstood conditions often not even seen as a medical illness but as something imagined or that people bring on themselves. Today, thanks to medicine and the support of family, friends, and an outstanding therapist, Susan has recovered from her depression and is once again living a content, productive, and fulfilling l
She is the author of many best-selling books of poetry illustrated by her husband, Stephen Schutz, including To My Daughter with Love on the Important Things in Life, which has sold over 1.6 million copies. Her writings are highly relatable and resonate in the lives of people around the world. Susan s poems have also appeared in countless national and international textbooks, magazines, and newspapers. About the Author Susan Polis Schutz is an accomplished writer, poet, documentary filmmaker, and advocate for women s issues, the elderly, and dispelling the stigma of mental health illnesses. Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, she and Stephen created a small book of Susan s poetry and Stephen s artwork entitled One World, One Heart that was distributed free to over 7 million people. . She is perhaps best known for her unique ability to put her personal experience into words that people everywhere can identify with
Susan Polis Schutz is an accomplished writer, poet, documentary filmmaker, and advocate for women s issues, the elderly, and dispelling the stigma of mental health illnesses. . She is the author of many best-selling books of poetry illustrated by her husband, Stephen Schutz, including To My Daughter with Love on the Important Things in Life, which has sold over 1.6 million copies. She
Another fantastic book from Susan Susan Polis Schutz has done it again. I've been a fan of Susan's writing, including To My Daughter With Love, for years. In this wonderful book, she turns the lens inward in a revealing, poetic discussion of her bout with depression.If you suffer from depression, or know somebody who does (most people do), then you will get something from Susan's latest book.. In-depth view of depression Alice M. Quesada From the depths of her own depression, Susan Polis Schutz shares her journey from despair to hope. The talented poet and author has shared her views of motherhood and other wonderful experinces in her previous publications. Now she reveals the emotional exhaustion and isolation of depression as only an experienced traveler can. If you suffer mental illness or love someone who does, please get this book, read it and share it!. S. Huntington said Very good. This is a very good book. "It is not only for those going through drpression, but also for their family, friends, co-workers and loved ones. It is a great source of help using poetry who have been touched by this devastating illness." I would highly recommend this book.