Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America

Nice book

una libro bellissimo, una finestra sulla depressione negli anni 90

Not sure why I didn't read this 25 years ago! It might have helped me get through some of my own difficult times.I kept thinking there's no way I'll want to finish this book; it's so long.But I did finish it because it tells the story of so many people. Yes, young people, but also middle-aged and older Americans.Wurtzel describes so many things that I could relate to. It's funny that she talks about being a teen in her twenties. I was a teen in my forties! But, Prozac scared the crap out of me so I fought through my depression and, finally marrying the right guy at 49 made a huge difference. He accepted me the way I am (tho, of course, we're always changing) and with that acceptance, I was able to start working toward my dreams.I can say, for sure, writing helps.

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Ein sehr gut geschriebenes Buch das sich die Depression in jungen Jahren zu Herzen nimmt.

This book is absolutely fantastic. I purchased it about 5 years ago from Amazon and have read it at least twice again since that time. I've also recommended it to many friends and family. I think that this book touches areas of life we can all relate to, some more than others. The way Elizabeth (the author and protagonist) describes depression as being like a black wave, washing over you suddenly and then not suddenly, pulling you down like an undertow - it really struck a chord with me. I can recommend this book to anyone - especially those interested in a well written first account of clinical depression and the struggles of it throughout early life, and ongoing medication.