Not all of the self-help books on the shelves today are hokum. Many offer real advice from real doctors who want to help those who suffer from depression. Take a trip to the bookstore or the library and settle in with some light reading to ease your mind.

The Library

At the library, you can gain access to almost anything you need. Most are equipped with the computer terminals and the Internet so you can have millions of bits of information at your fingertips. There are also audio, video and magazines to choose from, not to mention all of those books.

See about all of the resources that you can find on depression. Some might be medical journals about research done on the subject. Unless you are medically inclined, some of the jargon may be a bit technical. You can however see what types of research are being done on the subject and ask your doctor about it.

The Bookstore

Most bookstores nowadays will allow you to pull up a chair and relax with a good book. You can just about read an entire book without leaving the store if you had the time.

What the bookstore can provide for you is up-to-date information about your condition. All of the latest books on depressive symptoms, treatments and causes are probably going to be available. Take a look at them.

Begin with the books on what depression is. That is your main interest after a diagnosis – find out what you’ve got. Learn about brain chemistry, the possible family factor and environmental contributors.

When choosing volumes on how to cope, be discriminatory. Choose titles that speak to your specific condition: bipolar disorder, major depression, teen depression, seasonal affective disorder or postpartum depression to name a few.

The information found in books and magazines will make you more knowledgeable about depression. From there, you can participate more in your treatment and follow-up care.

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