Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink (Depression and Anxiety Therapy, Bipolar)
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Running Can Be the Best Therapy for Depression “Nita's brave, honest book imparts hard-won lessons on using running to combat depression.” ― Scott Douglas, contributing writer for Runner's World and author of Running Is My Therapy 50 Best Running Books of all Time
#1 Best Seller in Running & Jogging, Exercise & Fitness, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Mood Disorders An unforgettable story of tenacity, running therapy, beating depression, and the companionship of a dog. The Dog Writers Association of America awarded Nita Sweeney a Maxwell Medallion for excellence in writing about the Human/Animal Bond for her memoir. Running is my therapy. Before she discovered running therapy, Nita Sweeney was 49 years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using running, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn’t know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink.
It's the best therapy for depression. Anyone who has struggled with depression knows the ways the mind can defeat you. However, it is possible to transform yourself with the power of running. You may learn that you can endure more than you think, and that there’s no other depression therapy quite like pavement beneath your feet. Depression Hates a Moving Target is a witty and poignant story of rediscovery. Whether you’re born to run or just looking for rebirth:Be inspired by the powerful story of one woman―and her dog
Cheer on Nita as she endures the challenges of a marathon and a mind in turmoil
Discover the power of running to overcome obstacles and boost your mental health
If you loved running books like Born to Run or Let Your Mind Run, you’ll love Depression Hates a Moving Target. Also read Nita's Make Every Move a Meditation. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe Depression Hates a Moving Target as inspiring, honest, and well written, with several noting that it is especially meaningful for runners and people dealing with depression. Some reviewers also mention that the title/cover can be a little misleading, but still say they enjoyed the book and found it worthwhile.
Goodreads shows a large volume of reader feedback, with many responses praising the author’s courage, humility, and authenticity. A running-book review source also frames it as a hopeful, grounded memoir, while another summary notes that readers sometimes find the training logs or repetitive sections less engaging.
Overall, the strongest themes are emotional honesty, motivation, and the connection between running and mental health. No real YouTube watch links were found in the available search results, so no video IDs are included.
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| Topic | Running |
Product Details
| Publisher | Books That Save Lives |
| Publication date | May 15, 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 258 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1642500135 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1642500134 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #117,318 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Coping with Bipolar Disorder #55 in Running & Jogging (Books) #72 in Depression (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (699) |
