Product Description
What happens to love when a partner is depressed? Is your partner's depression undermining your happiness as a couple? After blaming yourself, losing your self-esteem, and getting angry, you may feel like walking away -- even if you're still in love. With 19 million Americans suffering from depression, you are not alone in your unhappiness. And no one knows what you're going through better than Anne Sheffield, who coined the phrase "depression fallout" in her first book, How You Can Survive When They're Depressed, to describe the emotional toll of depression on spouses, parents, lovers, and children.Sharing essential information, compassion, and street-smart advice, Anne Sheffield tells you: What you need to know about your partner's mental health and what to do about it ... for your own well-being. What experiences, behaviors, and feelings are "normal" when dealing with depressive illness. How to overcome your sense of helplessness and take charge of your life. Ways to restore your optimism, peace of mind, and sense of humor. Where to find a community of peers to offer ongoing support. Don't give up. Reach out.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 34 reviews)

Depression Fallout by D. Rager

5 Stars
September 08, 2009
Depression Fallout: The Impact of Depression on Couples and What You Can Do to Preserve the Bond This book was an amazing discovery for me. It not only gives me the affirmation that I am not being selfish considering my well being, but the tools for making things better in my life. Living with a spouse that has suffered from depression for over two years, has not been an easy road to travel. The book is highly recommended by many therapists and readers alike.

Waste of Money by analytical chic (california)

1 Stars
April 12, 2009
I bought this because after a lot of research I was pretty sure my bf was depressed. I am a very thorough, analytical person so I need logic, facts and a framework. This book is simply a collection of stories found on the author's website. There is no analysis or basis for any of the conclusion or recommendations provided. I guess this book is good if you just want a collection of stories from people who have been in relationships with depressed people (which btw you can also get for free from visiting various websites); but if you want a well thought out, analytical and well researched guide by a qualified counselor this isn't it. I bought about 5 different books on depression / anxiety all of which were great, well researched books by qualified professionals. This was the only lemon-- I spent about 10 minutes thumbing through it and am going to chuck it. Also be careful of the ripoff shipping charge of $12.19 vs book cost of $11.86!!! when you place your order it just indicates that the book will be separately shipped but not the cost. then you get whacked with said shipping cost!! i thought the book must have been huge or heavy but nope. just your typical paperback!

Someone's going to be saved by Hygela Vibar (DC)

4 Stars
August 09, 2008
I bought this book hoping to understand what depression is. I was hoping that by understanding the disease I would be able to help my friend, make him happy, and save him. This book by Anne Sheffield did make me understand what the disease is. And it saved me instead. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a loved one who battles depression. Find yourself in this book.

A great help by D. Evans

5 Stars
May 22, 2008
I bought this book for my father when my mother was going through a long bout of depression about 2-3 years ago. I could tell the situation was wearing on him and I thought from reading the reviews of this book that it would help him. He was skeptical at first but realized I had been through a similiar circumstance and decided it couldn't hurt to read it. He was astounded at how similiar all the stories and stuggles were to his. He said it helped him so much and made him feel better about himself and the situation. I could see the difference in him after he read it, it was a sense of relief that he was not alone. Now he has a friend who is going through the same thing with his wife and he just gave him the book. He told him it would certainly help him. A sign of a helpful, informative book is one that gets passed along to others in need. This is defintely one of those books.

Information Saved My Mind!!! by Comfort (Maryland, USA)

5 Stars
February 29, 2008
It's been almost 8 years in a relationship with a depressed spouse and finally a breakthrough for what I go through daily as a supportive spouse. Many times I wanted to call it quits because of the confusion, resentment, anger and demorilization I felt being on the other end of the depressive cycle. Now I know millions who support face the same challenges and there are tools to cope or help to move on in life. Great information compiled from various points of view. This book literally saved my mind.

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