Beyond The Shade: Seeing Beyond Depression
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It's very difficult to be depressed. I know this not only because I'm a psychiatrist, but also because I have been through that darkness myself. When you feel that obnoxious absence of happiness, nothing matters, it feels like you are alone in your pain. But you are not. Depression is a common problem that many people face, and it can be overcome with the right help.
This workbook is here to guide you on a journey of discovery and healing, using evidence-based tools and strategies to overcome the challenges, reclaim the joy in your life and see beyond the dark shades of depression.
⚠️ TW: this workbook mentions suicide and other severe mental health problems.
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