Interview with Tom Wootten, author of "Depression as an Advantage"

The Furious Seasons web site has an interview with the author of "Depression as an Advantage". This is a concept I try to get across to clients, but have a great deal of difficulty in being heard. I truly appreciate his comment:

"Many people are sold the idea that they need to accept a diminished life. They are so attached to their illness that they get upset if anyone says they can do something about it. They use their condition as an excuse to not have to change their behavior and justify everything as a result of some unproven "chemical imbalance." By refusing to buy into the diminished life concept, we have the strength and ability to rise above our circumstances. When we finally figure out that feeling sorry for ourselves does not lead to anything but more pain, we have taken the first step toward turning our condition into our advantage."

The entire article is worth a read if you are truly wanting to fight depression.