More Than Just Sad: My Story of Depression and Resilience

By Marlyn Panchoo Brookins, Ph.D.

Feeling overwhelmed by depression?

This book is your guide to navigating the path to recovery. Explore a variety of tools and strategies, from mindfulness techniques to creative outlets, that can help you manage your symptoms and reclaim your well-being. Discover the impact of physical health on mental well-being and the importance of building a supportive network.

This book also delves into the crucial role of professional help and provides resources to get you started. The author shares their personal journey with honesty and compassion, offering encouragement and practical advice.

Bonus: The book includes coloring pages throughout, inspired by the author's experiences in therapy. Use them as a creative outlet, a mindfulness exercise, or simply a moment of peace on your journey to healing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Marlyn Panchoo Brookins, Ph.D.
• Release date: May 16, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224824960

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Title Page

More Than Just Sad : My Story of Depression and Resilience

Copyright Page

©2024 by Marlyn Panchoo Brookins, PhD

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and specific other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this book is based on the author's personal experiences and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  The author is not a licensed mental health professional, and the suggestions and strategies presented are for informational purposes only.  Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your mental health.

First Edition

Fort Worth, Texas

Printed in the United States of America

Dedication Page

To the therapists, friends, family, and even strangers who offered a hand to hold, a listening ear, and a flicker of hope during my darkest times. Because of you, I can say this to all those struggling with depression: There is hope.

Table of Contents

Title Page..................................................................................1

Copyright Page.............................................................................2

Dedication Page.............................................................................3

Table of Contents...........................................................................4

Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................................................5

Chapter 2 :The Diagnosis.....................................................................6

Chapter 3: Battling with My Faith and Depression..................................................12

Chapter 4: Seeking Solutions.................................................................15

Chapter 5: Coping Skills and Best Strategies.....................................................19

Chapter 6: Trusting Myself and My Feelings......................................................26

Chapter 7: Conclusion.......................................................................31

Chapter 1: Introduction

Once, the world was vibrant. Colors burst forth, laughter echoed with genuine joy, and the future stretched like an endless horizon. But then, slowly, insidiously, a fog rolled in. Colors dulled, laughter lost its luster, and the path ahead vanished into a swirling gray.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this book is based on my personal experiences and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  I am not a licensed mental health professional, and the suggestions and strategies presented are for informational purposes only.  Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your mental health.

Depression. The word itself carries a weight, a heaviness settling upon your shoulders. It's more than just feeling sad; it's an all-encompassing darkness that steals your