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Struck By Living (2nd Edition): From Depression to Hope Kindle Edition

by Julie Hersh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Struck by Living, originally published in 2010, is a story about me, Julie Kosnik Hersh, my experience with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and management of depression. This new version includes a prologue detailing the strange series of events this book spurred, as well as a wellness list in the back.
On the original book tour, I decided it was too depressing to just talk about my depression, so I talked about how I stayed well too. People scribbled down these ideas like gospel, which they aren’t. They are common-sense ideas I’ve learned from years of psychotherapy, my own reading, and talking to people about this topic. I’ve included these ideas in this new edition so people don’t have to scribble. I love to read, so I wrote this book like a novel, instead of like a self-help book. I’m not a fan of self-help books as most of them claim to be “the answer.” The older I get, the more I realize how little I know. I do know there is no single answer for managing mental illness. This is a life-long task, where we all have to figure out our own quirks and how to manage them. If my story can help you figure this out—great.
Each time I speak about my experience, I find people are often one step removed from the devastation of mental illness or even suicide. Stories about mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, spouses, and children all make me wonder: Could we have stopped those deaths? If we are more aware, can we see the signs earlier and save a life?  I think we can. In that belief, I offer my story. Proceeds from this book will be donated to programs and research to battle mental illness.

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English
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January 2, 2017
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''Splendid! Struck by Living details the debilitating illness that many of us have battled. Julie's honesty enables readers to understand the serious damage caused by depression and the happiness unleashed in recovery.''
--Tom Johnson, Former president of CNN Publisher of the LA Times and Dallas Times Herald

''My grandmother's suicide had a terrible impact on my mom. Usually fun loving, humorous, and jovial, my mother occasionally required hospitalization for depression throughout my childhood. Julie Hersh gives us a documentary ride in the mind of a potential suicide victim and shows us her road to survival as could only be provided by one who has been there. Struck by Living is a story of courage, love, hope, and victory.''
--Ruth Buzzi, Comedienne, actress, and Golden Globe winner for her work with Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

''Readers of this book will find a well-written, illuminating, and appealing personal memoir, which will raise necessary questions and conversations about the successful treatment of depression.''
--Joanne Greenberg, Award-winning author of 17 books, including bestselling novel, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

''For over a decade, I've been helping people choose life over suicide. Julie clearly conveys the all-too-misunderstood journey of psychological pain and brings us down a hopeful path.''
--Margie Wright, Executive Director Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas

About the Author

Awarded the Mental Health America Ruth Altschuler Community Advocate Prism Award and selected as one of the 2010 Distinguished Women by Northwood University, Julie Hersh is an outspoken advocate for mental health. ''Despite medical advances,'' Julie says, ''too many people die by suicide because they are afraid to seek help.'' Julie's goal is to provide a living example that mental illness is a manageable disease. Her Struck by Living blog is featured on the Psychology Today website. Julie is also a guest blogger on the Menninger Clinic ''Say No to Stigma'' website.

After earning her BBA at the University of Notre Dame, Hersh worked in high-tech product development and marketing/sales in Silicon Valley. She ''retired'' from a lucrative sales management position after the birth of her first child. A long-time member of the Cooper Center, Hersh ran her first marathon at age 48. Julie is Board President of the Dallas Children's Theater and active supporter of the Suicide and Crisis Center, CONTACT and other non-profit organizations. She lives with her husband and two children in Dallas, Texas.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N7OLY4T
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenleaf Book Group Press; 2nd edition (January 2, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2866 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,298,672 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #16,455 in Memoirs (Kindle Store)
- #55,308 in Memoirs (Books)

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Leigh Ann Acton

ECT can be a very helpful treatment for depression

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019

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I liked that this book eliminated some of the negativity or fear about ECT. It is viewed in society as something that causes brain damage. It’s nice to see it in a more positive light. It was kind of a miracle treatment for the author, when no other treatments were working.

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J Wai

Comfort and hope for those likewise afflicted

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017

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Found this book googling for support for spouses of the suicidally depressed (as the one who is depressed). Wanted to understand what it was like from their perspective and the hell we put them through. I'm not 100% out of the woods yet but no joke, Julie Hersh, I count you among the names of people who have saved my life.

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Phillip E. Maynard

Not what I expected.

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017

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This was interesting but not as helpful as I had hoped. Well written but lacking substance and information. I did however gain some different perspective at least

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Nia Luck

A must read if you know anyone struggling with mental health issues.

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018

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Very informative, reads as an insightful & powerful story of one persons struggle with depression. This book Is educational and impactful to those who read it.

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2018

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Eye opening and more helpful than I ever imagined. Such strength to be so open truly encourages me in all ups and downs in my life.

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Just an incredible read!

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018