Out of the Nightmare Recovery from Depression and Suicidal Pain

OUT OF THE NIGHTMARE is a patient & sympathetic guide to anyone in the early stages of recovery from depression & suicidal pain. It presents a no-fault theory about depression & suicide, arguing that we should not blame the victim, the family, the caregivers, or society in general. OUT OF THE NIGHTMARE contains an exhaustive analysis of the barriers that stand between suicidal pain & recovery. It rejects the myth of the mental & moral inferiority of suicidal people. Recovery from depression is decomposed into recovery from envy, shame, self-pity, grandiosity, fear, stigma & prejudice. Based upon decades of practical experience, this comprehensive study develops new perspectives on suicide self-prevention, the double bind of the myth that recovery never happens, contagion, teen suicide, suicide bereavement & suicide prevention for the terminally ill. It provides a helpful analysis of the fears of counselors & friends, a guide to the initial interview with a suicidal person, a new approach to the problems of confidentiality & an agenda for positive social change. Now in its THIRD PRINTING, this classic in self-help includes a special supplement on post-traumatic stress disorder and recovery from chronic suicidal conditions. Available from publisher: (212) 759-7173.Conroy, David L. is the author of 'Out of the Nightmare Recovery from Depression and Suicidal Pain' with ISBN 9781879204003 and ISBN 1879204002.