Do people with depression find books like "Chicken Soup For the Soul" helpful?!
Question: Do people with depression find books like "Chicken Soup For the Soul" helpful.?
...or just cheesy and full of cliches.? I bought one as I've been feeling really extremley low depression-wise these past few days and having been trying to all sorts to give me a little lift. I was hoping to find inspiring writing but what I've read so far has been dull, predictable and cheesy.Health Question & Answer
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Sometimes you can try too hard. I've had mental health problems for most of my life. These days, when I start to feel low I just remind myself that it's almost certain to be temporary. I find that for me, it's a question of just waiting. Having said that, there are some very simple things that you can do to help yourself. Taking a walk if the weather's not too bad is a good start. Maybe try going into town to buy a magazine or something. I think if you immerse yourself in 'self-help' books, you end up focusing too much on how you're feeling. I'm my experience distraction is a far better way of dealing with things, especially if your problems are long-term.Health Question & Answer
The "Chicken Soup..." series might work for some people, it obviously hasn't hit the spot for you. When it comes to self-help it's a lot of hit and miss I reckon. For my part I loathe John Gray and his Venus and Mars series, but that's just me, it doesn't appeal to me. I'm not saying it's wrong, it just doesn't accord to my value system.
Now after I suffer my first nervous breakdown in 2000 I read 'Families and How to Survive Them' by John Cleese and Dr Robin Skinner and it helped me on a very profound level. also 'The Secret' is an interesting read.
My suggestion to you is to go to your local library and browse the psychology and/or self-help section and find something that appeals to your feelings, your current situation.
I used to work in a bookshop and actually the Psychology and Self-Help section was the corner of the shop I was looking after. Feel free to message me if you need a booklist.
Good luck.Health Question & Answer
Now after I suffer my first nervous breakdown in 2000 I read 'Families and How to Survive Them' by John Cleese and Dr Robin Skinner and it helped me on a very profound level. also 'The Secret' is an interesting read.
My suggestion to you is to go to your local library and browse the psychology and/or self-help section and find something that appeals to your feelings, your current situation.
I used to work in a bookshop and actually the Psychology and Self-Help section was the corner of the shop I was looking after. Feel free to message me if you need a booklist.
Good luck.Health Question & Answer
Well even though everyone is saying they thought it was stupid... I read Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul and I found it related to my problems quite a lot. Some of the stories got boring after a while as a lot of them include people with terminal illness' who accomplish something before dying and right now that doesnt really relate to me at all... but there are a few REALLY good stories that made me feel way more positive and realise how lucky I am. :)
I was put off by the first story but I kept reading, they got better. Health Question & Answer
I was put off by the first story but I kept reading, they got better. Health Question & Answer
You're right... "Chicken Soup for the Soul" is a load of cheesy, cliched bull. I have tried several times to read one of their books, but the stories are so dull and unrealistically happy [even the ones that are supposed to be melancholy] that I have to put it down before I get nauseated. Health Question & Answer
I suppose when you feel depressed you won't find anything interesting or amusing apart from suicide, it seems to take over your thoughts. No matter what you do, you just can't distract yourself, the thoughts are generally over whelming. Health Question & Answer
I hate them for the reasons you just named. I don't feel like it realistically addressed the issue. It's just a bunch of cheesy crap. It's like none of these people know what it's like to be depressed.
But that's just me.Health Question & Answer
But that's just me.Health Question & Answer
silly its not cheese! its paper and text :3
but yes it is lame! ! burn it!
get a cat it'll solve all your troubles!!
or go watch a movie or go for a long walk and sort things out.
or or or blast your music so high your ears bleed and dance like there's no tomorrow! <(0x0)>Health Question & Answer
but yes it is lame! ! burn it!
get a cat it'll solve all your troubles!!
or go watch a movie or go for a long walk and sort things out.
or or or blast your music so high your ears bleed and dance like there's no tomorrow! <(0x0)>Health Question & Answer
Try a bit of physical exercise, like a long brisk walk for an hour or two. You might be surprised how much better you feel.
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no but i've never been depressed but they are more funny to me
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Rather luckily they can't be bothered reading them so no harm done.Health Question & Answer
I think they are just cheese..
PuppyD..great recommendation!!
The Secret would be a great book for you!!
Even BETTER than that would be to get the DVD.Health Question & Answer
PuppyD..great recommendation!!
The Secret would be a great book for you!!
Even BETTER than that would be to get the DVD.Health Question & Answer
Get "The Secret".
It's an incredible book and you can also get it on DVD in a documentary form.Health Question & Answer
It's an incredible book and you can also get it on DVD in a documentary form.Health Question & Answer
Nope. It's dumb.Health Question & Answer
No...they don't help.Health Question & Answer
never heard of itHealth Question & Answer
I don't know.Health Question & Answer