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7 Reddit comments about The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression:

u/PorgiAmor · 4 pointsr/Incels

I read somewhere that in old age, your quality of life is mostly determined by your friendship circle, not your family. And for most people, it is easier to find a friend than a long-term romantic partner.

I believe the posters here could probably find at least one friend each. Or even a pet.

>Is it worth living a miserable life? That doesn't sound very pleasant and the quality of that life is rather low is it not?

The author of this book (which is excellent btw) spoke to a woman whose children were killed right in front of her during wartime, and who was raped repeatedly during the same conflict. She finds her meaning and happiness in life now helping other women like her rebuild their lives. I believe that people can transcend misery, yes.

u/socialistvegan · 3 pointsr/Psychonaut

Just wanted to recommend a book that was great at destigmatizing mental health issues and antidepressants for me.

https://www.amazon.com/Noonday-Demon-Atlas-Depression/dp/1501123882/ref=nodl_

u/avoidabounds · 2 pointsr/confessions

Hey, I won't say 'I know what you're going through', because I don't. Only you can know that. I will spare you the gory details, but let's just say I have 15 years experience with a little thing called clinical depression. 10 of that was with no medical counsel. I thought that depression was for people with 'a lot on their plate' or a hopeless outlook, and my life was going fine. How could I be depressed?

Well, just as good people can get sick with heart disease, good people can get sick with depression. Sometimes, there just isn't a demonstrative 'reason' or 'cause'.

What you describe sounds familiar. It sounds like depression. (Might be wrong). It could be grief. It could be both. If so, there is an important difference between 'going through a depression', and HAVING depression.

'A depression' can strike anyone, and usually subsides within roughly 6 months or less. Someone with clinical depression, on the other hand, rarely gets rid of it once and for all. It is kind of a life gig. There is help. It can definitely get better. Yet, a lifer must always be cognizant of the wolf lurking just outside the reach of the firelight.

I can't hope to tell you which (if either) is your case here, and I'd be disingenuous for doing so. After all, I'm no professional. Regardless, just know that you don't have to suffer alone. You don't have to fight that beast unarmed, and in the dark. If you haven't already doneso I'd suggest setting up a consult with a therapist. (Do some research and pick a good reputation.)

Here's some things that've helped me a bit:
Podcast: https://www.apmpodcasts.org/thwod/

Webcomic: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventures-in-depression.html?m=1

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Noonday-Demon-Atlas-Depression/dp/1501123882

u/certainly_doubting · 1 pointr/ROCD

Copy-paste form my previous thread so it doesn’t go missing:

Here are some resources that I think are essential reads for anyone suffering from ROCD and/or depression

ROCD: Relationship OCD and the Myth of "The One" - Great writeup written by therapists who are specialized in treating ROCD

Love You, Love You Not - Excellent ROCD 101 short book targeted towards people who have ROCD. It's very insightful as it is written by someone who has dealt with it and learned to successfully manage it. I just re-read it recently while going through a relapse, and it punched me with even more power than the first time

Imp of the Mind - Although it does not talk about ROCD specifically, it is all about Pure O. It helped me to look at ROCD and other intrusive thoughts in my head from another perspective. Some of the cases in the book are bizarre and funny, which made me feel like i don't have it so bad

Brain Lock - This should be part of anyone's OCD treatment swiss-army knife!

The Noonday Demon - If you struggle with major depression, as I do, this is dense but an incredible read. The author has a TED talk that is really good: Depression: The Secret We Share

Don't Panic - This one borders more on self-help books, which I kinda don't like, but a must-read if you struggle with panic disorder

u/igotthisone · 1 pointr/videos

Hey man, I know what you're talking about. If you haven't already come upon it, I highly recommend this book: https://www.amazon.com/Noonday-Demon-Atlas-Depression/dp/1501123882

It's more of a reference than a front-to-back kind of thing, but it's very enlightening.

u/reeesheee · 1 pointr/offmychest

I'm the same way. This book really helped me understand the full scope of depression and it ends with a bitter sweet depiction of depression that frames it as not all bad. He says that depression puts you in touch with your humanity and makes you a more empathetic person. I found it inspiring to think about depression as both a blessing and a curse.

The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1501123882/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YJy6BbRNYD7X7

u/verticalnoise · 0 pointsr/Romania

Tocmai, unii nu au taria ta (sau situatia lor este foarte grava) si au nevoie de ajutor exterior. Nu inseamna ca e ceva in neregula cu ei.

Te axezi pe experienta ta, dar depresia vine in mai multe forme si afecteaza oamenii diferit. Daca ai vreodata chef, cauta The Noonday Demon, ataca niste probleme interesante la care noi nu prea ne gandim cand vine vorba de depresie.