Thank you, Depression! ‘Life is not always a bed of roses or a bed of thorns, it’s a bed of roses filled with thorns.’ All of us are human and have feelings and emotions. It’s absolutely normal to feel happy, sad, gloomy or hurt according to the circumstances around us at any given time. Drawing from his own, harrowing, real-life experience, and aided with meticulous research, the author has created an inspiring and compelling narrative of how one’s own grit and determination, and proper support from others can turn a debilitating, destructive condition like depression into an uplifting gift, so much so that he can graciously even thank it for changing his life for the better forever! An easy to understand account that even the most depressed person can focus on, it busts widely prevalent myths and doubts about the condition. It reiterates the important fact that depression is very much treatable through modern medicines and different self-help approaches now available, along with proper professional counselling and unconditional support from loved ones. Importantly, it shows that those who take full treatment can recover completely and lead happy, blissful and contented lives once again. Advising against self-diagnosis or resorting to so-called god-men or tantrics for exorcism or other senseless rituals, the author emphasizes that professional help is the only right way to go, the book comprehensively covers every aspect that anyone would ever want to know about the subject. You will be astonished to know that about 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. India is amongst the most affected countries, with around 36 per cent of Indians suffering from major depression at some point in their lives.The World Health Organization says depression is a leading cause of disability, and that hardly one-third of sufferers seek treatment. If not treated, depression is immensely painful and disabling, and can even lead to suicide. This book will help you learn:  What depression is, its causes, symptoms, and diagnosis.  Different treatment plans and options, various coping methods and strategies.  Combinations of modern psychotherapy and medication that are effective.  How Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, pranayama, yoga, herbal therapy, alternative therapies and mood-boosting foods can help.  Inspiring true accounts, motivational success stories and inspiring quotes from well-known people who have experienced depression.

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