The Monster Under the Bed, JoEllen Notte
The Monster Under the Bed, JoEllen Notte
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The Monster Under the Bed
Sex, Depression, and the Conversations We Aren’t Having

Author: JoEllen Notte

Narrator: JoEllen Notte

Unabridged: 5 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/27/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

A practical guide to navigating sex and relationships for people with depression and their partners.Almost everyone has had some interaction with depression. Whether it’s you, a family member, a friend, or a partner who is affected, depression has the potential to touch us all. Even so, many of us don’t know how to handle depression becoming part of our love life and it can quickly become the monster under the bed. From “you have to love yourself first,” to “don’t stick it in the crazy,” to dead silence, popular responses to the topic leave much to be desired. But you’re not alone and you can have successful relationships and satisfying sex with depression.JoEllen Notte will help you understand how sexual function is affected by depression and what keeps us from effectively addressing it. Heavily informed by the author’s research, including surveys of over 1,000 people and interviews with close to 200, this is the first book of its kind. With practical tips and real-life examples, this is both a guidebook for people with depression and the people who love them, as well as a reference tool for mental health professionals.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah

As a sexuality professional—and someone who has lived with depression for over 15 years—I can say with confidence that The Monster Under the Bed is the most comprehensive resource on sex and depression I have personally come across. Through personal anecdotes and the results of her research, Notte c......more

Goodreads review by Rick

There is a lot of good information in The Monster Under the Bed. Not all of it will be new, but it handles the topic will depth and looks at things from a wholistic approach. Chapter six should be read by anyone who has a partner that deals with depression; it is full of great insight. And best of a......more

Goodreads review by Elle

With, The Monster Under the Bed, JoEllen Notte has created a classic for the mental health, sexuality and self-help communities that will likely be recommended reading for years to come. JoEllen’s comprehensive and well-informed research is used to prove her point, that those that struggle with ment......more

Goodreads review by Sean

I cannot recommend this book enough! Whether you are navigating depression yourself, with a partner, or even with a friend, you will find useful resources and insights in here. With her very approachable style, Notte discusses not just the physical act of sex, but the broader topic of relationships.......more

Goodreads review by CR

If you suffer from depression then this is the book for you. It gives wonderful information about dealing with all aspects of depression, sex, and of course the conversations you aren't having with your partner. I really enjoyed the tips that the author gives and the work throughs so others understa......more

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