When Depression Hurts Your Relationship: How to Regain Intimacy and Reconnect with Your Partner When You’re Depressed
An outstanding book... Kolakowski comprehensively tackles how depression negatively roots itself in the bonds of a partnership and offers solutions that are gentle, frank, and straightforward. One of the most wonderful things about her writing is that she delicately weaves science and research in such a way that it doesn't overwhelm the reader. Instead, this book empowers, informs, and inspires with hope and encouragement.Deborah Serani, PsyD, award-winning author of Living with DepressionDepression is one of the greatest obstacles in relating to others or yourself.When Depression Hurts Your Relationshipis a wonderful remedy for making sure that this doesn't happen to you or your relationship. It is the right book at the right time, and will help millions of people prevent depression from getting in the way of living happily ever after. --Mark Goulston, MD, author ofJust Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely AnyoneIf you are depressed, new hope and new life awaits, thanks to When Depression Hurts Your Relationship. In it, you'll find a clear, compassionate, and comprehensive guide, filled with hands-on activities and exercises to steer you through the morass of depression and stagnation that's separating you from your partner. Thanks to Kolakowski's invaluable resource, you can rebuild your connection with your partner to be stronger than ever. -Sheri Meyers, PsyD, author ofChatting or Cheating: How to Detect Infidelity, Rebuild Love and Affair-Proof Your RelationshipDr. Shannon Kolakowski shows a deep and compassionate understanding of the ways in which depression shows up in our most cherished relationships. Based on research and Dr. Kolakowski's clinical experience, this book is accessible to real people with real relationship goals. Packed with reflective exercises and concrete tools,When Depression Hurts Your Relationshipwill empower you (and your partner) to create a healthy and loving bond. -Heidi Reeder, PhD, author ofCommit to WinWhen Depression Hurts Your Relationshipis a great resource not only for people dealing with depression in their relationship, but also for any couple wanting to improve their communication, add mindfulness to their relationship, and gain sexual intimacy. As a professor and psychologist working with couples, I intend to recommend this book to my psychology students and couples as an addendum to clinical work. Dinelia Rosa, PhD, president-elect of the New York State Psychological Association, Columbia University