Out of Focus . . . Again

A vivid account of what it's like to experience depression—and practical advice for those who are dealing with this debilitating illness.   Do you know someone who's depressed? Do you live with someone suffering from depression? Are you depressed? Would you like to learn strategies to cope with depression?    Being depressed is not a matter of personal weakness. One out of ten is afflicted with this illness. The other ninety percent know someone who struggles to cope—a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child, relative, or friend. Family and friends want to help, but don't know how. This book blends a remarkable firsthand account of how depression feels, incorporating details from the author's own journals, with practical strategies for those who suffer—or care about someone who does.   Overcoming depression takes work. Sometimes just getting through every minute of every hour of the day is all that can be done . . . but it can be done.