
Confront the belief systems of your life that keep you paralyzed.Make the difficult commitment to the healing process.Gain greater awareness of your depression.

But this book will help guide you, every imperfect step of the way. You deserve to be genuinely happy and the only way you can cultivate that kind of happiness is to deal with your problems head on. The problem is that-no matter how much you try-you can’t hide your depression forever. You may not have admitted it to yourself. And if you’re a perfectionist, a people pleaser, or judge yourself harshly, admitting that you have a real problem with depression can be extremely difficult. Many of us were raised to believe that mental illness of any kind is a weakness, or worse-a sign of failure. If you're ready to stop hiding and start healing, this groundbreaking book will guide you-every imperfect step of the way.It’s time to break free from the perfectionism that drives your depression. Most importantly, you'll learn that asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. You'll also find tangible tips for quieting that critical inner voice, and powerful strategies for coping with difficult feelings. 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. If this sounds like you, you may have perfectly hidden depression (PHD). You recognize something is wrong, but you're not sure what exactly-only that you feel trapped and alone. The problem? You're filled with self-criticism and shame, and you can't allow yourself to express fear, anger, loss, or grief.

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. When your life looks perfect, but you're silently falling apart.
