Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression

Product Description ItS Time To Break Free From The Perfectionism That Drives Your Depression.Many Of Us Were Raised To Believe That Mental Illness Of Any Kind Is A Weakness, Or Worse-A Sign Of Failure. And If YouRe A Perfectionist, A People Pleaser, Or Judge Yourself Harshly, Admitting That You Have A Real Problem With Depression Can Be Extremely Difficult. You May Not Have Admitted It To Yourself.The Problem Is That-No Matter How Much You Try-You CanT Hide Your Depression Forever. And You ShouldnT Have To. You Deserve To Be Genuinely Happy; And The Only Way You Can Cultivate That Kind Of Happiness Is To Deal With Your Problems Head On. It WonT Be Easy. But This Book Will Help Guide You, Every Imperfect Step Of The Way. With This Compassionate Guide, YouLl: Gain Greater Awareness Of Your Depression Make The Difficult Commitment To The Healing Process Confront The Belief Systems Of Your Life That Keep You Paralysed Connect With Long-Suppressed Emotions In An Accepting, Healthy Way Change Your Life For The Betteradmitting That You Need Help IsnT A Sign Of Weakness. In Fact, ItS A Sign Of Deep Self-Awareness And Strength. With This Book, YouLl Learn To Face Your Fears Of Being Imperfect, Move Toward Healing Your Depression, And Gain The Self-Acceptance YouVe Been Missing For So Long. Review Perfectly Hidden Depression Illustrates A Critical Truth That We Need To Face: Sometimes, The People Who Appear To Have It All Together Are Falling Apart. Margaret Rutherford Shows Us That Hiding Depression Through Perfectionism Can Be Deadly. This Book Shows You How To Recognize Depression In Yourself, Overcome The Stigma, Shed Unhealthy Perfectionism, And Embrace Your Imperfect Self. --Sarah Fader, Ceo Of Stigma Fighters, And Coauthor Ofthe 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook--Sarah FaderFinally, A Book That Takes A Deep Dive Into What Psychologists Have Called Masked Depression, But Has No Diagnostic Label. If You Are A Self-Critical Perfectionist, And Are Suffering In Silence, This Book Offers A Pathway To Getting The Help You Need. If You Know You Are In Pain But DidnT Have The Words To Ask For Help And Connect With Others, Margaret Robinson RutherfordS Book Will Offer You A New Beginning. You Can Look Forward To Transformational Self-Insights That Will Help You Move From Shame To Self-Compassion. --Lara Honos-Webb, Phd, Worldwide Attention Deficit Disorder (Add) Expert; Clinical Psychologist; And Author Ofthe Gift Of Adhd,The Gift Of Adhd Activity Book,The Gift Of Adult Add,The Adhd Workbook For Teens, Andlistening To Depression--Lara Honos-Webb, PhdFor Anyone Who Feels Like They DonT Deserve The Label Of Depression, Or For Anyone Who Finds Themselves Silently Stuck In Cycles Of Self-Hate, Margaret RutherfordS Work On Perfectly Hidden Depression Strikes In A Place Most Literature On Depression Misses, Speaking To A Whole Group Of People Who Suffer Without Acknowledging Or Feeling Worthy Of Their Own Pain. I Recognized Myself In These Pages, And Wish A Younger Version Of Myself Had Been Introduced To This Book And The Helpful Reflection Prompts Within It. I Hope It Reaches The People Who Need It. --Sarah Schuster, Editorial Director Of Contributors Atthe Mighty--Sarah SchusterInperfectly Hidden Depression, Margaret Rutherford Shines A Powerful And Revealing Spotlight On An Important Aspect Of Depression That Receives Far Too Little Attention. As She Describes In Exquisite Detail, The Relationship Between Perfectionism And Depression Is An Intense One; It Creates A Toxic Internal Environment That Robs Worthy People Of The Ability To Enjoy Even True Successes, Since Perfection Rarely, If Ever, Exists In The Real World. RutherfordS Compassion And Wisdom Is Matched By Her Courage In Challenging All Of Us To Expand Our Understanding Of Depression In Its Diverse Appearances. The Guidance And Support She Provides Here Will Be Invaluable For Anyone Struggling With These Debi