I decided to start this site after overcoming a five year depression by psychiatrist described as the worst he had every treated. My aim is to create a community where those who have recovered can help those still suffering (read more) You are not alone. In a recent survey by Ultrafeedback of over 3000 Australian adults, 26% said they had spoken to their GP about depression in the last year. I understand the despair of depression.

I am 49 years old and have had a reasonably successful business career, most recently as a corporate head hunter. I am divorced and have two children. I have had five major episodes of depression since I was 21. The last episode was by far the worst and lasted five years. During that time I went through an extraordinarily difficult period which resulted in 4 hospitalisations and a suicide attempt. I have tried 23 different medications, underwent ECT (shock treatment) on 19 occasions, tried Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, been coached in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and participated in many other programs related to the treatment of clinical depression. Since October 2005 I have gradually been climbing out of the fog (full story in the free ebook).

I now know that depression can lead to blessings.
This is a website of hope and dedicated to helping you overcome depression.

“Back from the Brink” (BFTB) contains interviews of prominent and everyday Australians on how they overcame depression. In preparation for this book I interviewed over 250 people with depression to find out what they would like to ask the interviewees and what they found most effective in treating their depression.

The research for the book showed that the six areas that contributed most to recovery were Exercise and Nutrition, Emotional Support, Counselling Therapies, Prescription Medicines, Relaxation/Meditation, and  Fulfilling Work. We will continually update information under these sections. You will also find free podcasts from experts in each area. If you have an inspiring story to share we welcome your contribution in the relevant section.

This website is for you the sufferer, and your loved ones. We invite you to participate in the surveys we run to make sure we are meeting your needs.

One thing I have learnt is that we only start getting better when we begin taking responsibility for our recovery by helping ourselves and others. I would invite you to take the first step by registering for the free ebook “Overcoming Depression”.

Free ebook “Overcoming Depression”
Includes the results of a 3000 person survey by Professor Gordon Parker from The Black Dog Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

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