Review: Depression: Everyday Choice Between Life and Death (Soul Shackles) Robert Jirda
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 18, 2012
In the introduction of his book Robert Jirda makes the bold statement that depression can be a highly positive resource, creating magnificent beauty in your life...he will also show you how to get rid of depression when it has served its purpose.I confess that I was skeptical when I read that statement but his refreshing approach has convinced me that many people who suffer from depression can look forward to benefiting from reading his book. It book opens the door to new and refreshing information and therefore, provides new choices for those hampered by depression.Robert Jirda also makes another bold statement: " Regardless of what your spouse is trying to imply, she does enjoy depression, in the same way that you might enjoy horror movies..."  This statement, however, is backed up by information from a brilliant article on the subject, by Alan Conell, MSW, NLP coach and author. Nevertheless, I pity the husband who dares to tell his depressive spouse that she is enjoying it. Robert Jirda is a very brave man. I welcome his views on a topic that is almost taboo in some quarters.The view of an expert quoted in Mr. Jirda's book tells us that those with depression should not go into resistance. It is the resistance that caused him the most pain whether he was resisting physically, mentally, emotionally and otherwise.Mr. Jirda advises you that depression can be a powerful tool at your disposal. It focuses all of your attention on a single aspect of your life that needs to be fixed. "You have been neglecting something, and here it is, magnified a thousand times for you to see it. Once you know and accept you can rest assured there is no need for depression anymore."Mr. Jirda's book is a refreshing alternative to many other books on the subject. Read it and be enlightened.