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Depression is a devastating illness, both for those affected and for their loved ones, and the road to recovery can appear very long and winding indeed. However, for those who are slowly feeling their way towards a life of greater equanimity, this encouraging book will prove a reassuring guide and Katharine Smith an empathetic companion.
A complete cure from depression might not always be possible. Yet Katharine's experiences over the past few years have led her to believe that there is much to be gained from trying to identify the issues that gave rise to negative patterns of thinking and behaving in the first place. We might find, as we attempt to integrate these into our lives in a healthy way, that our faith and hope take on a new maturity.
INTRODUCTION
1 Days of resurrection 3
2 What are we recovering from? 6
3 Where are we going? 10
4 The process of recovery 13
5 Where is god? 18
Part 2
SETTING OUT ON THE JOURNEY
6 some essentials 27
AN UNEXPECTED INTERLUDE 35
Part 3
BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
7 Body, mind and spirit working together 43
8 caring for our bodies 46
9 caring for our minds 49
10 caring for our spirits 55
11 some ideas for day-to-day living 58
Part 4
ALPHA AND OMEGA
12 emotions of the past 65
13 Thinking from the past 72
14 shaping the future - protecting ourselves 80
15 shaping the future - forgiveness 85
Part 5
JOYS AND SORROWS
16 sorrow and sighing 93
17 Joy and gladness 97
18 some final thoughts 102