Beating Depression Quotes

“There is some evidence that chronic severe depression causes some atrophy or shrinkage in the hippocampus. Depressive illness could therefore be seen as a very subtle form of degeneration in some nerve cells.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression

“Obsessional people tend to be careful, do not take undue risks, check what they are doing and set themselves high standards. The negative side of this personality profile is that it means you may be less flexible, and deal less well with change – there is a need to feel in control.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression

“Resumé Razors pain you; Rivers are damp; Acids stain you; And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren’t lawful; Nooses give; Gas smells awful; You might as well live.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression

“Motivating yourself is very difficult when you are depressed. Feeling pleasure often has to be relearned – it cannot happen to order. Experiment and try to be patient with yourself. When very depressed, coping with the day ahead is a very big challenge – tackle it in stages.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression

“It’s as if people with depression have flat batteries. They’ve had too many demands on their circuits, not enough chance to recharge themselves, and they can’t start their motor one cold damp morning.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression

“Many people don’t seem to want a detailed explanation of the changes in brain chemistry, of the depletion of neurotransmitters that we find associated with depression.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression

“The limbic system works with many other brain systems. Neuroscientists suggest that, if the limbic system function is decreased, depression results. If limbic system activity is increased, inappropriate elation of mood or mania results. If the limbic system is malfunctioning, psychotic illness can result.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression

“Illness begins, and normal experience ends, at the point at which your everyday functioning is affected and continues to be affected beyond what would reasonably be expected.”
― Dr Stefan Cembrowicz, Beating Depression