TY  - BOOK
AU  - Munro,Ellen
TI  - No one gives you chocolates
SN  - 0473102366 (pbk.) :
U1  - 616.8527 22
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Hakataramea, N.Z.
PB  - Munro Books
KW  - Depression, Mental
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Self-help techniques
N1  - "Personal stories of depression and recovery. Practical steps towards overcoming depression. How family and friends can help. List of support organisations"--cover; Includes bibliographical references (p. 88)
N2  - No One Gives You Chocolates provides inspirational personal stories - of the struggle with schizophrenia, of childhood trauma; of depression linked to anorexia, suicide and grief; of the lifetime effects of a marital nightmare, of the horror of sexual abuse and child incest. Each story portrays how depression impacts on every aspect of life but also how each person has bravely faced their problems to overcome their debilitating symptoms. These personal stories give confidence that sufferers can recover from this invasive illness. No One Gives You Chocolates also contains chapters with practical steps towards overcoming depression. These chapters give support to the positive advice within each personal story. There's also a chapter for family and friends on how they can help. The book concludes with a comprehensive list of Support Organizations
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