Does anyone have any good reads to lift the spirits up of a good friend? Something uplifting, inspiring, moving, something hopeful to see the light? Not anything religious in particular, but just a feel-gooder, maybe humorous or comical?
I can't think of any except Tim Burton's Oyster Boy but not sure if that's really an appropriate choice for someone suffering severe depression so... much thanks for your advice!!!
2007-12-10 10:37:01 · 14 answers · asked by ami 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer by Gregg Braden
It's very uplifting, and helps someone to realize the positive potential inside themselves
2007-12-10 10:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by Robin Runesinger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jokes To Go: 1,386 Of The Funniest Bits From the Best Comedians (Paperback)
by Judy Brown
I am not kidding. This book or something like it is one of the best treatments for depression. If you can get him laughing, he has to take time off being depressed.
Also "A New Pair of Glasses" by Chuck Chamberlain. Possibly a story that could provide a sense of optimism that your friend sorely needs right now.
2007-12-10 10:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by WhatsYourProblem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody Poops
2007-12-10 10:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by Doubledown 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Idiot's Guide to Depression
2007-12-10 10:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
depression is often a side-symptom of someone who has become jaded with their life, and needs something a little challenging as well as light-hearted. (this isn't the only thing that causes depression: you will need to be the judge of whether your friend needs a mild jolt as well as a lift).
when i find myself lost and disaffected i usually find amos tutuola gives me the ginger i was looking for.
he doesn't suit everybody, but the people he suits, he suits fine.
2007-12-10 10:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by synopsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer I can truly give my friend is you need Jesus. I can offer our ministries online fellowship groups, and the outreaches. we offer. We are always here to help you in any way we can.
Rev Richard Allen Kent
at: www.angelsharbor.org
2007-12-10 10:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by Richard Kent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Climbing-Out-Depression-Practical-Recover/dp/0745922481
It's a book for people who are depressed, so the chapters are kept short and simple. It's written by Christians but isn't especially Christian in its content. I have a couple of friends who've had depression and have found it helpful.
2007-12-10 10:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy.
2007-12-10 10:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuesdays with Mourie.
Never read it, heard about it, don't know who wrote it, but intuitively feel it would be good for this person.
Blessings be
2007-12-10 10:41:05 · answer #9 · answered by Astro 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my mom was really depressed, she read "Who Moved My Cheese," and said she really liked it. I hope that helps!
2007-12-10 10:40:33 · answer #10 · answered by jess i 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋