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Depression Hates a Moving Target

How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink

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Depression Hates a Moving Target

By: Nita Sweeney
Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
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About this listen

It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, 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.

There's hope and help on the track: 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 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, you will:

  • 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.
  • And discover the power of running to overcome obstacles.
©2019 Nita Sweeney (P)2019 Tantor Emotions Hygiene & Healthy Living Mental Health Mood Disorders Personal Development Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Running & Jogging Stress Management Women Health Memoir Inspiring Witty Depression Self Help Motivation Depression Running Psychology

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A book about running from beginner to marathoner. Honest and real. No hype. I really enjoyed this and could relate to it as a novice runner myself.

Loved the honesty and realistic approach

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Depression Hates a Moving Target by Nita Sweeney.
4/5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I started listening to this audiobook book when I was struggling with my own mental health again. I felt a lot a parallels with Nita and her depression.

It started off as quite a hard listen, though became inspiring as she managed to persevere through injury and depression. Not sure how she managed to run on days she was feeling so low, I don’t even want to get out of bed on those days. I could feel her determination throughout her journey.

Inspiring

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I can identify with so much and yet understand so little of what it must truly be like. Running, friendship and community. Wonderful lights for those dark days.

Simply wonderful

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its good to read something so honest about their struggle with depression and body confidence

Good content good honesty

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A book for listening to in car or when going for a run! The book has highs and lows, the pace is slow at times, but on the whole a worthwhile listen. A personal story of running and living with depression, for those reasons alone it’s interesting. Narration is fine, just American!

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