Sourcing a book to explain to my children about my depression

flo71 · ‎04-08-2014

I am looking for a book of some sort to help me explain my depression to my sons who are 14,12 and 7. I found one that might suit, I'm not Alone by Michelle Sherman, but am finding it hard to buy as it was published a few years ago in America....I think? If anyone could help me with some sort of literature that would help me please xx

Neil_1 · ‎04-08-2014

Hi Flo

Welcome to Beyond Blue and thank you for coming here and providing your post.

Also good on you for the approach your taking with regard to telling your children.

Personally I haven't heard of the book, but an Amazon search might bring answers for you - or perhaps to even go to a local book store if you have one (like Dymocks, Angus and Robertson, etc) and they might be even able to order it in for you??

Good luck with that.

Kind regards

Neil

White_Rose · ‎04-08-2014

Hello Flo

It's good that you have come here for help.

I have just had a look on Amazon and found a book called Why Are You So Sad? A Child's Book About Parental Depression. There are also 2 other books Why Is Mommy Sad? A Child's Guide To Parental Depression and Wishing Wellness: A Workbook for Children of Parents with Mental Illness

Have a look at that site. Not sure how age appropriate the books are but if you search further you may find other books that are more suitable. Plus other bookshops may have some suitable books.

Regards

LING

flo71 · ‎06-08-2014

Thank you I had had a look at Amazon but I think you need a little time to sort through and find what you are looking for. I have time today so will sit with a cuppa at search

Thank you again x FLO

Magyarok · ‎06-08-2014

Hi Flo,

I did a google search earlier and i did find where you can purchase this book and i replied to you earlier with a link to this site but unfortunately it wasn't published because publishing a link is against BB rules ......... whoops sorry!

But if you look up book house fulfilments you will find it there as well as some other really useful books. I hope this helps!

Take Care

ignoP