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For all, it causes discomfort. For many, deep distress. For some, it robs them of life.
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Postpartum depression (PPD) is a far more common and life-debilitating issue than most people realize. At a time when most women expect happiness, the crushing weight of depression and anxiety can descend.
Postpartum depression not only affects the new mom but the entire family as well. Relationships are impacted, feelings of grief and despair surface, and the answers may seem far away.
This book is written for the sufferer and for those around her. Author Jerusha Clark's writing is full of research, her own story of PPD, and Scripture. It will help you process what you’re facing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
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Living Beyond Postpartum Depression
ISBN-13:
9781600066214
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25
Cover: Paperback
304
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A very OPEN book
I am very happy to share this book by Jerusha Clark called "Living Beyond Postpartum Depression". I had major PPD with my first child and I would have loved to have this book back then. It's written by a women who has "been there, done that" when it comes to PPD. Jerusha is very open and honest with her struggles, the first chapter had me crying and wanting to read more.
This book made me feel normal with my feels and also gave me much encouragement to get through it. With a focus on Spirituality and the Bible it shows us how to lean on others and reach out when in need. I would recommend this book to any women who is thinking about being pregnant, is pregnant or already has children. I think it helps through all walks of life and types of depression. I would also recommend having your loved ones read this book to know how to help you through your depression.
A warning though, Jerusha is VERY OPEN with all her struggles and is tough to the heart to read. If you are in a fragile state I would recommend not reading this until you know you can handle the details and open struggles of someone else.
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Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received this book for free from NavPress blogger review program for reviewing purposes. This post reflects my personal opinion and experience with the product which may differ from yours. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.
Posted by
Erica Kloetstra
on
7/27/2010 7:13:15 PM
A must read for anyone affected by PPD
I have never been diagnosed with postpartum depression or any other postpartum disorder, but I have not had an easy time of it emotionally since my kids were born. I've felt in some ways like this was a betrayal of my faith and my role as a Christian mom, since all of the other Christian moms that I knew seemed to love everything about motherhood and being with small children, while I honestly did not.
Reading Living Beyond Postpartum Depression was such an encouragement to me. Jerusha Clark opens the book by honestly and openly sharing her story of the severe PPD that she faced after the birth of each of her children, and the long road that her family had to travel on to find healing. As the book continues, she also shares stories from other moms who suffered from PPD in varying levels of severity and what issues they faced. There are chapters dealing with PPD and what it is exactly and its effects on the body and the mind mind, as well as chapters discussing spiritual issues related to PPD.
There is so much information in this book and it really has something to help everyone who is touched by PPD, not just the new mom who is personally experiencing the issue. Jerusha includes chapters with information for the husband, for the parents and in-laws of the mom, and for friends. These chapters don't just explain PPD, they offer concrete examples of what to say and do. I think this is particularly valuable information- it's so unbelievably frustrating to watch someone you love going through a difficult time and being scared to do or say something that will just make the issue worse. The book closes with chapters dealing with treatment and recovery issues, as well as appendices containing helpful Bible verses and additional resources for PPD.
Important messages abound in Living Beyond Postpartum Depression- like the reminder that this is not something that the sufferer has chosen or caused in any way. Having PPD doesn't mean that someone hasn't been praying enough or has faith that is too weak, it's a physical illness, like any other, and the sufferer needs help. Jerusha encourages people dealing with PPD to reach out for help in a number of ways- through prayer and scripture reading, of course, but also through counseling and medical care.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Carrie
on
7/13/2010 10:58:34 AM
A must read for anyone affected by PPD
I have never been diagnosed with postpartum depression or any other postpartum disorder, but I have not had an easy time of it emotionally since my kids were born. I've felt in some ways like this was a betrayal of my faith and my role as a Christian mom, since all of the other Christian moms that I knew seemed to love everything about motherhood and being with small children, while I honestly did not.
Reading Living Beyond Postpartum Depression was such an encouragement to me. Jerusha Clark opens the book by honestly and openly sharing her story of the severe PPD that she faced after the birth of each of her children, and the long road that her family had to travel on to find healing. As the book continues, she also shares stories from other moms who suffered from PPD in varying levels of severity and what issues they faced. There are chapters dealing with PPD and what it is exactly and its effects on the body and the mind mind, as well as chapters discussing spiritual issues related to PPD.
There is so much information in this book and it really has something to help everyone who is touched by PPD, not just the new mom who is personally experiencing the issue. Jerusha includes chapters with information for the husband, for the parents and in-laws of the mom, and for friends. These chapters don't just explain PPD, they offer concrete examples of what to say and do. I think this is particularly valuable information- it's so unbelievably frustrating to watch someone you love going through a difficult time and being scared to do or say something that will just make the issue worse. The book closes with chapters dealing with treatment and recovery issues, as well as appendices containing helpful Bible verses and additional resources for PPD.
My favorite chapter was definitely the one entitled "Spiritual Implications of Postpartum Depression." It includes a great discussion of misconceptions about PPD and other mental illness, and truths to combat those misconceptions and lies.
Important messages abound in Living Beyond Postpartum Depression- like the reminder that this is not something that the sufferer has chosen or caused in any way. Having PPD doesn't mean that someone hasn't been praying enough or has faith that is too weak, it's a physical illness, like any other, and the sufferer needs help. Jerusha encourages people dealing with PPD to reach out for help in a number of ways- through prayer and scripture reading, of course, but also through counseling and medical care.
Posted by
Carrie
on
7/13/2010 10:56:15 AM
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