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Aug 2, 2024 · Your mother always told you money can’t buy happiness. Well, she was wrong. And economists have calculated the price. In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, the high cost of happiness. Also, why we cry: from crocodile tears to the three-hankie movie. Writer Andrew Solomon’s struggles with the noonday demon, depression.
5 days ago · “You don't think in depression that you've put on a grey veil and are seeing the world through the haze of a bad mood. You think that the veil has been taken away, the veil of happiness, and that now you're seeing truly.” - Andrew Solomon. The truth is that Andy is just being polite here.
Aug 14, 2024 · “My depression had grown on me as that vine had conquered the oak; a sucking thing that had wrapped itself around me, ugly and more alive than I,” writes best-selling author and psychologist Andrew Solomon in The Noonday Demon.
Jul 31, 2024 · In the introduction to Andrew Solomon’s monumental book Far From the Tree, he declares that difference isn’t what sets us apart; it’s what unites us. In an echo from decades earlier, Baldwin said the same about suffering.
4 days ago · In chronicling his own depressive episode, novelist Andrew Solomon wrote: Recovery depends enormously on support. The depressives I've met who have done the best were cushioned with love. Nothing taught me more about the love of my father and my friends than my own depression. B. Physical Support
Jul 30, 2024 · Depression is more than just feeling sad; it's a persistent feeling of hopelessness and despair that can drain your energy and interest in life. This condition can be debilitating, making even simple daily tasks feel overwhelming.
5 days ago · Depression as a Family Secret. Exploring Alternative Treatments. Valuing Individual Experiences. Positive Transformations and Discoveries. Addressing Global Perspectives on Depression. Impact of Treatment and Resilience. Understanding Depression in Different Contexts. Empowering Indigent Communities. Transformative Healing Experiences