"A brilliant
new book" Daily Mail
"Offers
a practical lifeline to depression sufferers" Ok!
Magazine
"There
are plenty of books on the market about depression but this
one stands out"' - Women's Health
"Alexandra
gives inspiration and hope to those trying to beat depression
and her common-sense tangible suggestions could make a difference
to many people's lives"- Marjorie
Wallace, Chief Executive, Sane
" …a
practical guide on how to deal with physical and mental aspects
and social conflicts." The Good Book Guide
" Great
advice on how to deal with depression naturally" Here's
Health
"...it
could inspire many people to regain control of their lives
and climb out of their depression" Mental Health
Nursing
‘Happy Kids. Understanding
childhood depression and how to nurture a happy, well-balanced
child’ (Virgin Books, 2007)
“This
excellent book gives hope and practical advice to parents
on how they might help their child overcome his or her problems.”
Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation.
What other readers
have said
Dear
Ms Massey,
I bought your book, Beat Depression and Reclaim your life
1 hour ago, and have been reading it since. I have read a
large number of books on depression, hoping to be able to
finally accept and live with my own. This is the first one
that I feel has truly spoken to me - the paralysing nothingness,
desperation and hopelessness you talk of, the anger, frustration
and need for control - it has really hit home, and I know
that this book will become an invaluable tool for me for recovery
and beyond. I will be recommending it to all those I know
who live with depression, both "sufferers", and
friends/family who have to put up with me and my moods during
my darkest days.
I wish to thank you for such an inspiring, understanding and
life-changing book. ZC
Hello
Alexandra
I just wanted to tell you how comforting and inspiring I find
your book. Ive been depressed for over 10 years and have read
countless books on depression but never from someone who has
actually been depressed and offers such practical, helpful
advice. What you say about surrendering to it is an eye opener
as I have never actually done that and since I started reading
your book I feel more hopeful and determined I’m going
to find myself again! So thank you so very much as I feel
you’re with me encouraging me. KM
Hi
Alexandra
Your book is helping me a lot. I have read many books on depression
but
yours is the best because you know how it feels. I don't want
to know about
serotonin etc...I just want a strategy. People look at me
and think I have a
lot going for me.....I feel the total opposite. I've finally
given in to how
bad I feel....like the Cessna plane!! I've stopped acting.....I'm
such a
brilliant actor.........
I'll keep in touch. I have found a good therapist and that
is helping.
Regards
James
I
just wanted to say thanks for your book. I'm a 39 year old
male and I have been going through this hell for years. I
don't want to use medication ever again si I needed another
strategy. Thank you again. JC
Hi
Just wanted to let you know that I’m currently signed
off work for the second time in a year with depression, and
I’m working my way through your brilliant book in my
time out from work.
It's like having someone put an arm round you and tell you
how to take care of yourself and put yourself first, and is
the most honest and psychobabble free book i've read in the
2 years i've been sick. For the first time I can almost see
the light at the end of the tunnel. If only for that - thankyou.
CB
REVIEWS/MEDIA
Media
Samples
‘Beat Depression and Reclaim Your Life’ serialisation
Daily Mail, 2004
GMTV, 2004
Daily Mail, 2004
The Scotsman, 2004
Radio Essex, 2004
BBC Radio London, 2004
Red Magazine, 2005
'Lighter Life', interview, 2006
BBC Radio Leicester, interview, 2006
BBC Radio Cornwall, interview, 2006
'New!' Magazine, feature. 2006
'The Daily Telegraph', feature, 2007
'New Year, New You' WH Smith's feature 2007
'Glamour' magazine, interview, 2007
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire interview, April 2007;
Daily Express feature, April 2007;
Radio Five Live interview with Simon Mayo, April 2007
BBC Radio 2, Jeremy Vine's guest, May 2007
Times interview, June 2007
BBC Radio Solent, interview, July 2007
BBC Radio 5 Live, Colin Murray's panel discussion, August
2007
December 2007, interview BBC 5 Live with Rachael Burdon
January 2008, BBC Wales interview
February 2008, BBC News 24 Interview
March 2008, Glamour magazine interview
April 2008, Zest magazine interview
August 2008, writing for The Daily Telegraph
December 2008, interview The National, UEA.
