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Better Days, Worse Days: Supporting a Depressed Partner Without Losing Your Light (I'm Worthy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Doki Cohen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Depression has been called “the illness of the century”. People all over the world suffer from it, and those numbers only went up during the COVID-19 outbreak. As an illness, Depression causes tremendous mental pain to the patient, and in extension to his or her supporting family members.

“Better Days, Worse Days: Supporting a Depressed Partner Without Losing Your Light” shines a spotlight on the life of author Doki Cohen, living alongside her partner Ami (alias) who for many years suffers from depression.
Doki exposes readers to her daily lifestyle together with her partner, giving practical advice on how to deal with different situations out of her own personal experience. Written in plain language she honestly and courageously explores the most emotional moments of their shared past - some better and some worse - prefixed by lessons and insights to help both her and the reader to continue living their lives. Insights aimed at not only dealing with depression, but also other chronic and terminal illnesses, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and more.

This is author Doki Cohen’s second book, following An Equally Worthy Child – a book that openly expresses her feelings of self-unworthiness she felt since childhood. Only after letting go of those feelings was Doki able to research and delve deep into those emotions. She penned her insights in her book so they might help parents accept themselves and their children without conditions.
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When I started writing I brought up two years of dealing with depression to paper. I felt relieved. I filled page after page, and they took away some of the pain and hardships I felt. After I finished, I read the whole mess of pages and thought: "This can really help others in my place." I had gathered many practical and mental insights over the years.

I understood that the Shame most people feel in these situations add tremendous difficulties and pain. I gathered this was the main message I want to give readers in my book: There is no shame.

I asked my husband to go through the book's most powerful moments, knowing he will be the one to decide whether the book will ever see the light of day. I wasn't sure he'd agree - he didn't like the fact I talk to people about this - but during his latest depression period something changed - he became more and more open to communicating with close friends and even said it helped him.

After a few days I got his approval, and I began adding and subtracting pages, organizing my notes into one coherent book. I hope it will be a supporting, fruitful and interesting experience as it was for me.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TPY73W3
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 431 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
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    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Doki Cohen

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Doki (Drora) Cohen was born in 1948, and grew up in the suburban town of Ramat Hasharon, Israel.

She is a computer expert by profession, has worked as project manager, systems analyst and programmer for various organizations. In addition, she studied parental guidance at the Adler Institute and has led many parent groups.

Currently Doki Cohen lectures on how to be a grandparent, on parenting and on work methods. She has recently given talks based on her book to both parents and teenagers. The theme of the lectures is “How to raise children to feel worthy” for parents, and “How to grow up feeling that I am worthy” for youth.

Doki is married, has three children and eight grandchildren.

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randy
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile read
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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A very sweet, honest and helpful account of managing with a depressed partner. I found it very comforting to know I’m not alone and to have my own feelings validated. Thanks for sharing your story and insights. Keep writing!
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Jason Rogers
4.0 out of 5 stars A personal perspective
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
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This book made me realize that I don’t have to feel guilty about my partner’s depression. It’s not my job to fix them. The author’s transparent divulgence of her experiences are incredibly insightful. I am very skeptical about “self help” books but while it won’t “fix” things, it does give you a better understanding.
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Piaras
5.0 out of 5 stars Supporting a depressed partner.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022
Depression manifests itself in a variety of ways, some of which are not readily apparent. Living with a depressed partner can be a huge problem, especially if they blame their issues on you. Being in the company of a persistently depressed partner or mate necessitates a specific level of empathy and a willingness to assist them in overcoming their depression. It takes a unique kind of person to deal with your partner's depression in the way that you must.

"Better Days, Worse Days: Supporting a Depressed Partner Without Losing Your Light" examines the life of author Doki Cohen, who has lived with her depressed partner for many years. The author gives readers a glimpse into her daily life with her partner, as well as practical advise on how to deal with various situations based on her own personal experience. The author provides insight into not only depression, but also other chronic and terminal illnesses such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and others.

If you find yourself in a relationship where your partner is showing signs of depression, this excellent book will assist you in coping with the situation and perhaps finding a solution. Very highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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Breezy
3.0 out of 5 stars Not really worth it
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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Not very helpful. Just one person’s perspective. The book also arrived with the entire back sticky, almost like a very sticky sticker had only been partially removed. Since it’s a paperback, I don’t know how to clean it off.
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Sofia Petrovna
5.0 out of 5 stars Broken spiritedness
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
I had a friend whit a depressed partner and she did everything she could to make him feel better. Unfortunately, it didn't work quite all right for her. She become depressed as well and her partner left her at the altar. She did manage to get a hold of herself, somehow, but after that, she cut the tie with everyone around her showing just a bit of sadness.
I couldn't stop thinking about her while I was reading this book. If she was able to read it too before all the unfortunate events, a lot of things in her life would've been different. She would know how to help her partner without losing herself, without being broken in spirit as well. I wish this book could be read by so many people because depression is not some myth. It can happen to everyone under certain surcumstances. And telling people to work it out or snap out if it never helps.
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Abbigail Holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic Approach To Depression
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
This book gives a realistic approach to depression together with day to day diary in which we can read what it really looks like to live with a depressed partner.
Being depressed is one of the main problems of the modern world and many people try to hide their condition. On the other side, there are many people whose partners or family members, or friends are depressed, and who want to do something for them. And this is a book for that kind of people.
I was always feeling incapable to help someone with depression, but it seems that I simply didn't know where to start. This book gives you a piece of good advice on how to deal with your partner's (or someone else's) depression and not be caught in a depression web yourself.
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Wasabi
4.0 out of 5 stars support book for caregivers
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
The author gives readers a glimpse into her daily life with her husband who suffers with depression and how she has remained supportive to her husband and self. The author provides insight into what she and her husband have been through and what has been helpful for them. While the book does not take the place of a support group, it is much like starting with a support group than you can have on hand to read and know you are not alone in your or your loved one's struggles.
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Gustave Hakushu
5.0 out of 5 stars Together through better or worse
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022
This is a realistic book, offering a hands-on approach to the other side of depression in a couple – the (healthy) partner. The internet is full of theories about depression and guides on how to deal with it, but Doki Cohen brings forward a fresh perspective on the daily events which can occur when being together with someone who is struggling with their mental health. Mental health is important, and shouldn’t be overlooked. What I love most about this book is that it has a positive, optimistic glance on these struggles, showing the course of an upwards spiral. Very much recommended, the book is well-written and contains valuable information.
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