Bible Reference(1,963)
Bible Studies(1,540)
Biblical Studies(1,670)
Biography(2,660)
Business & Careers(243)
Catholic(283)
Children(2,111)
Christian Living(11,266)
Church & Pastoral(2,333)
Church History(714)
Closeouts(3,496)
Commentaries(2,129)
Devotionals(5,272)
Family(6,007)
Fiction(24,196)
Gift Books(488)
Other Languages(14)
Personal Growth(8,218)
Aging(80)
Emotional Issues(871)
Health & Fitness(498)
Health Concerns(160)
Humor(149)
Inspirational(1,718)
Men's Issues(534)
Recovery(341)
Relationships(1,145)
Women's Issues(1,478)
Philosophy(47)
Prophecy & End Times(920)
Theology(2,471)
Shop Now At Christianbook.com
Shop Counseling/Psychology or
Choose a Category
- Academic
- Accompaniment Tracks
- Advent
- Adventures in Odyssey ™
- Audiobooks
- Bible Accessories
- Bible Covers
- Bible Studies & Curriculum
- Bibles
- Blooming Bargains
- Books
- Catholic
- Children
- Christian Living
- Christmas
- Church & Pastoral
- Church Supplies
- Closeouts
- Clothing & Accessories
- Crafts & Recreation
- DVDs
- Download
- Easter
- Education
- Fall
- Family
- Father's Day
- Fiction
- Focus Magazines
- Focus Resource
- Focus Reviewed
- Focus on the Family
- Gift & Home
- Graduation
- Homeschool
- MP3 Music Downloads
- Mother's Day
- Music
- New Release
- Patriotic
- Pre-Order
- Radio Theatre
- Slightly Imperfect
- Software
- Spanish
- Spring
- Subscriptions
- Sunday School
- Teens
- Thanksgiving
- VBS
- Videos
- Winter
- eBooks
Customer Reviews for Beacon Hill Press When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Beacon Hill Press When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Does someone you love struggle with depression or mental illness? The social stigma associated with these diseases many have disappeared, but the day-to-day challenges will face as you walk through this trial with your loved one remain. As much as you want to fix it, you won't be able to. But it is important that you take care of yourself--both physically and spiritually--during this difficult time. In this book Cecil Murphey offers daily words of encouragement to you as you travel with your loved one on this road that neither of you would have chosen. As you face the uncertainty of tomorrow, these readings will help you keep you eyes on God in the midst of the trials.
Average Customer Rating:
(7 Reviews) 7
Rating Snapshot (7 reviews)
5 stars
6
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Customer Reviews for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Review 1 for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Overall Rating:
Date:June 19, 2009
Sara Garcia
I have suffered for 2 years with a son who is mentally ill and this book is a reminder to all loved ones to stop and take time to pray.
Share this review:
0points
1of 2voted this as helpful.
Review 2 for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Overall Rating:
Date:January 8, 2007
Jean Vann
This book When Someone You Love Suffers from DEPRESSION or MENTAL ILLNESS, is the first I have read of a series, by Cecil Murphey.When you are faced with desperate situations you are often looking for advice to help your loved one in an instant. An impossible dream. You have no time to plough through complicated technical books and you are shouting HELP! This book answers that cry. It shares gives glimpses into the reality of others lives as they struggled with real situations, real stresses. It is set out in short diary like snapshots that focus on an aspect of the problem, and give a way of working through it, that worked for the person. The page ends with a short prayer to God highlighting the lesson worked. Every situation is different; each snapshot is seen through different eyes a husband about a wife, a mother or father about a child.This approach would give reassurance, support and encouragement to different carers caught up in the often frightening world of mental illness. As if someone took your hand and I said, I understand, I have been there. The sections are short and you could read them quickly and take them in even in those states when your mind is in panic mode.This is a book that could be used or given to anyone in the situation, whether or not they have a belief in God, as the writing is like thoughts on a day, and the end short italicised prayer is not in any way obtrusive. but shows how the love of Jesus acts on lives.When someone we know has illness in the family we WANT to do something to help. I would recommend buying this book to show you care.
Share this review:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Review 3 for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Overall Rating:
Date:January 2, 2007
Jan Kern
This book goes to places in the heart where other books have not dared to go. The short but packed readings shed light on the real feelings and often unstated questions of those of us who love and care for someone who struggles with depression or mental illness. I dont have to be afraid of my questions or feelings or my own need for support and encouragement. I can face the uncertainties of depression in my loved one with hope. And with God. This is a book that will be a resource Ill keep close at hand and one which I will recommend and give as a gift many times over.
Share this review:
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
Review 4 for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Overall Rating:
Date:December 27, 2006
Gail Neumann
Reading Cecil Murphys book, When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness, may be the first step a care giver takes into a support group. The daily readings bring encouragement and sage advice from others who have walked the road alongside mentally ill loved ones. Each reading offers hope without being frivolous. These stories depict the lives of others who carry similar burdens and share the strength found in adversity. This book gives comfort to both those new to the care taking role and the seasoned veterans. A list of support groups and resources is included for those ready to move ahead.
Share this review:
-2points
0of 2voted this as helpful.
Review 5 for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Overall Rating:
Date:December 23, 2006
Jan Madden
Cecil Murphey has stayed true to his word -- encouragement. Depression and Mental Illness are mysteries that often leave not only the patients, but the caregivers frustrated and lost. This book addresses honest feelings and gives comfort that the feelings we have are often shared with others. The prayers offer assurance that we are not alone in this journey. Suggestions and experiences offer help and guidance. The list of support groups and resource materials are also quite beneficial. A blessed treasure to return to often.... and a wonderful gift to share.
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Review 6 for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Overall Rating:
Date:December 18, 2006
Susan K. Stewart
As I read a page each day, I felt like I was chatting with someone who was walking the path with me. Each daily encouragment covers the varying and conflicting emotions a family member experiences when a loved one has a mental illness.I used the one-sentence prayers at the end of each reading as a prompt for my own prayers. The prayers helped me to focus on God rather than the mire our family was often in."When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness" is one of those books that the reader wants to return to. It will become dogged-eared as you come back for encouragment.
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Review 7 for When Someone You Love Suffers from Depression or Mental Illness
Overall Rating:
Date:December 13, 2006
Frank Ball
When a loved one suffers from depression or mental illness, family and friends face mostly questions with few answers. Cecil Murpheys insights provide daily encouragement when we thought there was no hope. Each page of this book offers a helpful example of how to find strength in God and make the most of a difficult situation.
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.