Win the Battle: The Three Step Life-Saving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bi-Polar Disorder: Amazon.ca: Bob Olson: Books

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Based on the author's personal recovery experience, this book provides hope for patients who want to end months or years of suffering by following the right path. It is a perfect guide for the 20 million depression and bipolar disorder sufferers and the 100 million plus people who support them.

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Based on the author's personal recovery experience, this book reveals a three-step formula for beating depression and bipolar disorder (manic-depression).

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4.0 out of 5 stars Will help some people, Mar 15 2003

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Avery Z. Conner (West Lafayette, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Win the Battle: The Three Step Life-Saving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bi-Polar Disorder (Hardcover)

The author and I agree philosophically that moderate to severe depression or bipolar disorder is probably best treated with medication. However, the lack of solid information about psychotherapy in this book is something I don't agree with. And the quality of writing isn't that great, either. Nonetheless, the author has a somewhat unique approach to treating mental illness that is worth hearing. Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".

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2.0 out of 5 stars How not to cure depression, Aug 27 2002

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S. Constable (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Win the Battle: The Three Step Life-Saving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bi-Polar Disorder (Hardcover)

This book offers very little substance of any kind other than saying that "you can treat depression". Well, that's obvious to most people.

His understanding is that depression is purely a chemical imbalance in the brain that can be treated purely by the right cocktail of drugs. He offers no insight into cognitive therapy or other psychological means used toward curing this illness. He writes that after spending five years battling depression he finally took the right pill and was cured. His argument is to "not give up" and to continue seeking drug treatment until you find the right one.

In other books I have read, they really give a deeper insight into what depression is and the different techniques available to combat it. Drugs are one means. However, in my experience, being a dysphoric, I have found that a combination of cognitive therapy and simple exercise do the trick. I have had instances of major depression in my life, but have had success with these means.

You can still buy his book. But, for my money, in hindsight, I would rather have bought something better.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Win the Battle : The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer De, Mar 24 2002

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shawn speck (sioux falls, south dakota United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Win the Battle: The Three Step Life-Saving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bi-Polar Disorder (Hardcover)

This is a great book to read. It is very easy to understand. Once I started, I had to finish it that night. I lived with a person for 15 years that suffered from bi-polar-I wish I could have read this 15 years ago. I think the most important lesson that I got from this book is never give up trying. If you give up hope, then you have indeed lost. Bob Olson never gave up and now I hope others will benefit from his story. I highly recommend it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A first aid kit!!!
Thank God there are people like Bob out there to share their
horror and glory stories. This book is a keeper for anyone
that knows anyone with depression. Read more

Published on Jan 15 2002 by Aimee Wierman

4.0 out of 5 stars A first aid kit!!!
Thank God there are people like Bob out there to share their
horror and glory stories. This book is a keeper for anyone
that knows anyone with depression. Read more

Published on Jan 15 2002 by Aimee Wierman