Perfectly Hidden Depression, Margaret Rutherford
Perfectly Hidden Depression, Margaret Rutherford
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Perfectly Hidden Depression
How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression

Author: Margaret Rutherford

Narrator: Eleanor Caudill

Unabridged: 5 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2020


Synopsis

When your life looks perfect, but you’re silently falling apart…If you were raised to believe that painful emotions are a sign of weakness, or if being vulnerable has always made you feel unsafe, then you may have survived by creating a perfect-looking life—a life where you appear to be successful, engaged, and always there for others. The problem? You’re filled with self-criticism and shame, and you can’t allow yourself to express fear, anger, loss, or grief. You recognize something is wrong, but you’re not sure what exactly—only that you feel trapped and alone. If this sounds like you, you may have perfectly hidden depression (PHD).With this compassionate guide, you’ll begin the process of understanding your perfectionism, identifying destructive beliefs, and connecting with emotions suppressed for far too long. You’ll also find tangible tips for quieting that critical inner voice, and powerful strategies for coping with difficult feelings. Most importantly, you’ll learn that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. If you’re ready to stop hiding and start healing, this groundbreaking book will guide you—every imperfect step of the way.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Inga on November 02, 2024

ieklausies šajos vārdos: «Perfekti apslēptā depresija» … biedējoši, vai ne?! Nē, tā nav diagnoze, tas ir sindroms - perfekts perfekcionista (ne)emociju, (ne)pārliecību, (ne)sajūtu, (ne)uzvedību, (ne)vērtību kopums. Maska aiz kuras dzīvot un slēpties - ļoti smacējoša, toksiska un nogurdinoša maska. [......more

Goodreads review by Dani on June 07, 2019

No one knows the real you because you never let them in. You're not comfortable with the reality of you so you pretend it doesn't exist.  If this sounds all too familiar to you, then you need this book. 5/5 stars. ARC, ebook, 232 pages. Read from May 29, 2019 to May 31, 2019. Review at The Pluviophile W......more

Goodreads review by Kate on May 29, 2019

I really resonated with this book. I seem to always have some level of chronic anxiety and depression and much of it all stems from my perfectionism. I am in a frenzy if someone wants to come over last minute and the house isn't perfect or if I haven't lost the baby weight after leaving the hospital......more

Goodreads review by Vineta on February 08, 2025

Grāmata, kuru nevar vienkārši palasīt un aizmirst. Tā iet līdzi un un atgādina par rūpēm par sevi, un atgādina, ka būs vien jāvelk tā grāmata vēlreiz ārā un jāizdzīvo vēlreiz ar detaļām, ar uzdevumiem ar sevis pašanalīzi un izvēli dzīvot labāku dzīvi bez slēptas vai atklātas depresijas vai depresija......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on June 19, 2021

like reading my damn mind. i feel like this book also went well with Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.......more