Freedom from Depression: A Practical Guide for the Journey by James S. Gordon
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This book and exercises seem to be making a vast difference in my everyday life. Though I find it easier to say Goose-Fraba instead Soft Belly. That's been the only thing that I have had to substitute.

Though the corn, gluten, & dairy free is going to be quiet the hurdle. Corn syrup is in almost everything, and it's beyond expensive to follow, in rural Alabama.

I'm also very impressed that this guy has had the stones to tongue-lash the big pharmaceuticals.

Rock On Dude!

I have heard of and been doing most of the meditation and guided imagery for many years now.
I have some serious issues with the last session and a half. The section about forgiveness, and forgiving the people who have wronged you. In all honesty this is bunk, and does not accomplish anything except to help you pat yourself on the back. If you are forgiving yourself that's just fine and dandy. If you're forgiving someone who has continually f*#ked you over, then this leaves an opening for that person to waltz right back into your life and do it again. There are some wrongs that you feel the effects for years to come, and it isn't healthy to forget what put you in that place. Some people in fact prey on well adjusted people just to take pleasure from tearing them to pieces.
When it comes to Combat PTSD forgiveness of self is acceptable, and seems to be an effective method. I wouldn't suggest that you force or rush this with a Veteran though. This step is by far the hardest and most complicated.

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