Product Description

"I don’t know what’s going on with him. Is he depressed or what?"

Many women ask themselves this question every day, wondering whether their husband or boyfriend’s short temper, tendency to withdraw, and mysterious physical complaints might be indications of some deeper psychological issue. If you’re one of them, this book is for you.

The book offers an overview of the ways men typically express signs of depression. It provides strategies they can use for improving communication, dealing with relationship complications, and coping with men’s physical symptoms related to depression, such as insomnia and sexual dysfunction. Above all, the book helps you avoid becoming lost in your partner’s depression: By paying attention to your own needs, you can best preserve your own well-being and peace of mind—and so are able to offer the most support to the man you love.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #119498 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 188 pages

From Publishers Weekly
The author's work as a clinical psychologist informs this book, replete with examples from his practice. Depression isn't always obvious, and Wexler offers help on identifying various types of men who may be struggling with depression, offering tips on connecting and communicating, handling intimacy and guilt—even the question of leaving. Unfortunately, the writing is a bit clinical and not as user-friendly as it could be. (Jan.)
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From the Publisher
Best-selling author David Wexler offers the partners of depressed men tools to help them support the man they love while still working to meet their own needs—socially, emotionally, and physically—within the relationship.

About the Author
David B. Wexler, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and executive director of the Relationship Training Institute in San Diego, CA. He specializes in the treatment of relationships in conflict. He is the author of When Good Men Behave Badly. David Wexler lives in San Diego, CA.

Foreword writer Terrence Real, is the author of the best-selling book I Don't Want to Talk About It. He lives in Cambridge, MA.

Customer Reviews

Not just for women
This book is well written and a quick read that is good for women who are concerned about the man in their life. It is also a good book for men to read to better understand the problems of depression in men. This seems to be a topic that has not gotten nearly as much attention as depression in women. With the popularity of the internet the problem of depression in men is beginning to get more attention and it is becoming easier to find information. As of now this is easily one of the top five books available for men with depression.
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An excellent guide teaches all the basics of male depression symptoms, treatment, and a concerned partner's options.
Husbands or boyfriends who demonstrate short tempers, the tendency to withdraw, and a variety of physical problems may actually be depressed: but how can the myriad of symptoms involved be properly analyzed to determine depression - and what can be done? Step-by-step advice examines the symptoms of different kinds of depression, tells how to effectively communicate with the depressed person, and tells how to locate treatment and what to watch for. An excellent guide teaches all the basics of male depression symptoms, treatment, and a concerned partner's options.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

This book got me out of a doozy
Dr. Wexler's book was inspiring and insightful, to say the least. His metaphors and simple, yet thoughtful, techniques and insights changed my relationship. This book helped me overcome my semi-depressed life that seemed to consist of the same day over and over again. I am now able to see myself and my relationship in a whole new light.