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Soul Models is a collection of stories proving that when we use our challenges to fuel actions that make a difference for others we feel valued discover our purpose and live happier healthier lives. This book shares the extraordinary journeys of both ordinary people and famous figures who have witnessed or overcome incredible hardships like loss depression illness abuse bankruptcy and everything in-between. Instead of giving up they "stepped up "-they founded non-profits wrote bestselling books or simply helped those in their path. Most of them started out with fewer advantages than most-in fact many had much fewer-yet their stories prove that compassion is the key to overcoming any challenge. In Soul Models these extraordinary people have come together to offer advice and solutions that will empower readers with all they need to live a more fulfilling happier life. Soul Models touch the hearts minds and souls of everyone they meet. They are the role models of today transforming personal challenges into positive change that helps others. Everyone can be a Soul Model! lots more

Anxiety isn't all in your head. When you feel nervous symptoms such as chills sweating heart palpitations and shaking can affect your whole body. If you worry that others notice these anxiety symptoms or fear that they could be harmful to your health you may have anxiety sensitivity. Anxiety sensitivity is the fear of anxiety-related sensations a condition that affects approximately 16 percent of the population. People with high anxiety sensitivity often fear these bodily sensations even more than the situation that caused their anxiety in the first place. This fear of fear can lead them to avoid activities that might trigger their symptoms and can cause other mental and physical problems down the road. Overcoming the Fear of Fear provides you with all the tools you need to stop fearing your anxiety symptoms for good. You'll learn to use cognitive behavioral techniques that have been proven effective for people with anxiety sensitivity. These techniques can help you reduce your anxiety sensitivity prevent recurrence of pa come here

Everything You Need to Know to Feel Go(o)d is Candace Pert's response to the questions she's been asked in her worldwide travels ever since the publication of her book Molecules of Emotion and her appearance in the film What the Bleep Do We Know?! She discovered that at the end of the day all people really want to know is how to feel good. Within these pages Dr. Pert shares the answers she's found both in the biomedical laboratory of mainstream science and in the laboratory of her own evolving life. Her amazing journey documents how mind body and spirit cannot be separated; and that we're hard-wired for bliss which is both physical and divine. Feeling good and feeling God she believes are one and the same. From beginning to end this book takes us on an entertaining romp through the many bodymind avenues separating the woo-woo from real science and pointing the way toward using new paradigm therapies detoxing our food and envi click to go

Dr. David Burns is one of the prime developers of cognitive therapy a fast-acting drug-free treatment for designed to help the clinically depressed. In The Feeling Good Handbook he adapts cognitive therapy to deal with the wide range of everyday problems that plague so many chronic nervousness panic attacks phobias and feelings of stress guilt or inferiority. The Feeling Good Handbook teaches how to remove the mental obstacles that bar you from success--from test anxiety and fear of public speaking to procrastination and self-doubt. Filled with charts quizzes weekly self-assessment tests and a daily mood log The Feeling Good Handbook actively engages its readers in their own recovery. With a new section on the latest prescription drugs for treating depression and anxiety disorders The Feeling Good Handbook is an indispensable guide to help change thinking control mood swings deal with disasters and feel better about yourself and those around you. "A wonderful achievement. The best of what modern psychotherapy has to offer to people suffering from anxiety depression and marital problems." --M. A more tips

Recent scientific breakthroughs-demonstrating that mind body strategies can actually switch off or switch on gene activity associated with health and disease-have triggered a mind body revolution in the medical world. In the 1970s Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School ushered in a new era of understanding in the field of mind body medicine. Coining the term relaxation response Dr. Benson identified the body's physiologic reaction that is the exact opposite of the stress (fight-or-flight) response. In the four decades since that initial discovery Benson and his colleagues have established the first effective therapy to counteract the harmful effects of stress. They have explored how the relaxation response the power of expectation and belief and other mind body phenomena can produce healing i more advice

Fifty years ago the terms mourning and melancholia were part of the psychological lexicon. Today in a world of rapid diagnoses quick cures and big pharmaceutical dollars the catch-all concept of depression has evolved to take their place. In The New Black Darian Leader argues that this shift is more than semantic; rather it speaks to our culture's complicated relationship with loss suffering and grief. Part memoir part cultural analysis Leader draws on examples from literature art cinema and history as well as case studies from his work as a psychologist to explore the unconscious ways our culture responds to the experience of loss. He visits a bookstore in search of studies on mourning and finding none moves on to the fiction and poetry sections where he finds countless examples of mourning in literature. Mo information

When it comes to treating depression one size definitely doesn't fit all. How do you find the science-based treatment that will work for you? What can you do to restore the fighting spirit and motivation that are so essential for overcoming this illness? Leading psychiatrist-researcher Jesse Wright and his daughter Laura McCray a family physician have helped many thousands of depressed patients discover effective pathways to wellness. Here they describe powerful treatment tools and present a flexible menu of self-help strategies you can try today or turn to in the future. Dozens of reproducible worksheets and forms are included for you to complete in the book or download and print for repeated use. Learn proven ways to break the cycle of negative thinking restore energy and a sense of well-being strengthen your relationships and make informed decisions about medications. You can beat depression and keep your life headed in a positive direction. This book shows how. more advice

Personal crises and disappointments have led many to the pessimistic conclusion that "my life sucks." But underneath the contemporary slang are serious questions: Will life ever be better than this? Is this as good as it gets? Author Ramon Presson a marriage and family counselor answers those questions by intersecting his own experience with a study of the apostle Paul's life to show how hope and joy are possible even when life disappoints. Full of practical suggestions for living with purpose and meaning in the middle of significant struggles this book is an honest and hopeful treatment of human suffering from someone who has personally lived it and counseled others through the wilderness. more information.....

Many men-those experiencing unemployment for the first time in their lives and returning war veterans among others-feel shame in facing up to their depression and choose to downplay or avoid any mention of their condition. Often it's left up to the women in their lives to find a way to assist them. Board certified psychiatrist Douglas Bey Jr. with more than 40 years experience in this field provides the insight and guidance women need to identify this condition in their men and help them obtain critical professional assistance. With compassion and humor Bey sheds light on the causes of depression unique to men as well as its impact on them and provides a gameplan for their treatment. His straight-forward advice offers caregiving wives and girlfriends the tools to recognize the symptoms of depression to support their men through recovery and perhaps most importantly to maintain their own morale in the interim. more tips

Depression is a serious illness that can often havedetrimental effects on one's personal and professional life -but it doesn't have to. With proper treatment one can conquerthis mental monster and lead a fulfilling and productive life.What's more expensive prescription drugs with sometimesdebilitating side effects may very well not be the answer.In this breakthrough programme Dr Michael Schachter offers hisproven protocol to treat depression naturally by rebalancing andrepairing out of sync and inefficient neurotransmitters in the brain.Readers are guided towards relief through potent safe naturalsupplements that directly affect brain chemistry. Combining moretraditional treatments with new proven remedies Dr Schachter'sprogramme reveals: the right amino acids that can help balance brainchemistry; how to easily and effectively control more tips

Mood disorders such as depression and manic depression affect up to 10% of the population. Marja Bergen is one of those people. Over the 30 years that she has had manic depression she has gradually adopted a lifestyle that makes it possible not only to cope but to live a full and productive life. In Riding the Roller Coaster she shares very practical tips on such things as escaping the blues before they grab you what to do when you don't feel like doing anything and keeping life stable. click to go

A proven program that desensitizes over-wrought nerves and eases feelings of anxiety panic and depression by using a variety of breathing and relaxation exercises. "I recommend it with my whole heart." - Ann Landers information

The Chemistry of Joy presents Dr. Emmons's natural approach to depression - supplemented with medication if necessary - blending the best of Western science and Eastern philosophy to create your body's own biochemistry of joy. Integrating Western brain chemistry natural and Ayurvedic medicine Buddhist psychology and his own joyful heart techniques Dr. Emmons creates a practical program for each of the three types of depression: anxious depression agitated depression and sluggish depression. The Chemistry of Joy helps you to identify which type of depression you are experiencing and provides a specific diet and exercise plan to address it as well as nutritional supplements and "psychology of mindfulness" exercises that can restore your body's natural balance and energy. This flexible approach creates newfound joy for those whose lives have been touche click to go

In recent years numerous studies have shown that bright charming seemingly confident and socially skilled teenagers from affluent loving families are experiencing epidemic rates of depression substance abuse and anxiety disorders-rates higher than in any other socioeconomic group of American adolescents. Materialism pressure to achieve perfectionism and disconnection are combining to create a perfect storm that is devastating children of privilege and their parents alike. In this eye-opening provocative and essential book clinical psychologist Madeline Levine explodes one child-rearing myth after another. With empathy and candor she identifies toxic cultural influences and well-intentioned but misguided parenting practices that are detrimental to a child's healthy self-development. Her thoughtful practical advice provides solution more info

Sometimes life's hurdles literally stop us in our tracks sapping vitality and preventing us from participating fully in our own lives and the lives of those we love. Carolyn Scott Kortge recognizes that a key to joyous re-engagement with the world can be-just as literally-to get moving again. With a focus on walking for wellness Kortge outlines a compassionate practical program for navigating your way through life's physical emotional and spiritual hard times. Within the supportive framework of this eight-week walking program you set your own pace taking steps that restore a sense of balance and order even if you're weighed down by the lethargy and loss of control that often accompany illness depression or trauma. Discover how to link mental focus with physical movement to create healing periods of stress release. Learn to match your steps with meditation in a way that clears a path through confu additional info.....

"Great lessons great stories great message great book! Unsinkable is a very important and profound message our world greatly needs today. This is a must-read!" -Dr. Joe Vitale author of The Attractor Factor "Resilience is key to an individual's longevity and success. Life almost guarantees that we'll get knocked off track from time to time but Sonia's book Unsinkable is the life jacket you need to not only keep you afloat but to soar!" -Bob Proctor teacher in The Secret and best-selling author of You Were Born Rich "Unsinkable is a must-read for everyone who has ever felt that they were sinking-or has watched helplessly as someone they love seemed to be going down. The stories Sonia shares of people who have triumphed will take your breath away; the advice that she offers so gently and humbly on how to pull yourself back from the brink will show you there is always a way up and out; and the courage she has shown by sharing her own heart-wrenching story will change your life forever." -Debra Poneman best-selling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Ameri here

Known as "the Ralph Nader of psychiatry " Dr. Peter Breggin has been the medical expert in countless court cases involving the use or misuse of psychoactive medications. This unusual position has given him unprecedented access to private pharmaceutical research and correspondence files information from which informs this straight-talking guide to the most prescribed and controversial category of American drugs: antidepressants. From how these drugs work in the brain to how they treat (or don't treat) depression and obsessive-compulsive panic and other disorders; from the documented side and withdrawal effects to what every parent needs to know about antidepressants and teenagers The Anti-Depressant Fact Book is up-to-the minute and easy-to-access. Hard-hitting and enlightening every current former and prospective antidepressant-user will want to read this book. considerably more details

Do you feel stuck trapped in a cycle of loneliness despair discontent and sadness? Do you have trouble sleeping have to "wind yourself up to get out of bed in the morning have difficulty concentrating and focusing on work loved ones and family? According to a recent survey 54 million people do. Defeating Depression will guide you toward identifying understanding coping with and healing conflicts and issues in your life so you will no longer feel powerless and filled with pain. Finally you will be free to find and enjoy happiness and satisfaction. Defeating Depression will teach you how to identify these problem areas in your life and overcome barriers before you feel like they are paralyzing you. It will provide you with the tools to face life's issues and show you how to handle undesirable feelings attitudes reactions and falsities that cause too many people to feel powerless. Compiled fro extra

The good news is that anxiety guilt pessimism procrastination low self-esteem and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good eminent psychiatrist David D. Burns M.D. outlines the remarkable scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life. Now in this updated edition Dr. Burns adds an All-New Consumer's Guide To Anti-depressant Drugs as well as a new introduction to help answer your questions about the many options available for treating depression. - Recognise what causes your mood swings - Nip negative feelings in the bud - Deal with guilt - Handle hostility and criticism - Overcome addiction to love and approval - Build self-esteem - Feel good everyday extra info

In Healing from Depression Douglas Bloch shares his struggle to stay alive amidst overwhelming despair and out-of-control anxiety attacks and explains how the power of prayer and other holistic approaches ultimately led to his recovery. As one of the millions of Americans who suffer from depression Bloch could not be helped by so-called "miracle" drugs. Therefore he had to seek out conventional and alternative non-drug methods of healing. The result is a 12-week program that combines his inspirational story with a comprehensive manual on how to diagnose and treat depression offering new hope and practical strategies to everyone who suffers from this debilitating condition. Complete with worksheets and goal sheets to customize individual plans Healing from Depression is an accessible self-guided program for managing and recovering from depression. Acclaimed as a "life-line to healing " this important book stresses the importance of social support on going self-care activities like relaxation nutrition exercise prayer meditation support groups therapy and keeping a daily mood diary and gratitude j more here.....

Twice as many women as men will experience depression sometime in their lives and episodes for women are likely to start at earlier ages last longer and recur more frequently according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (www.aafp.org). Many women are given medication to treat the disease but medication alone does not always address the underlying emotions which trouble the mind and spirit. Counselor Elyse Fitzpatrick and Dr. Laura Hendrickson provide biblical guidance on how to balance medical intervention with biblical encouragement. click here.....

Living and thriving with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is about the wildest of euphorias and the deepest of depressions. Now Alpha Books and Psychology Today present all the information guidance and support people with bipolar disorder-and their loved ones-need in order to thrive. This important book contains cutting-edge research and straightforward advice from the most respected names on bipolar disorder along with the most up-to-date information on mental health organizations and support and advocacy groups. In addition readers will find inspiring stories of courage and triumph. • More than two million Americans live with bipolar disorder-and it's on the rise among children and adolescents • Includes strategies for navigating the health care system nurturing relationships advancing in the workplace and repai more information.....

Journey from night to dawn: to day through fifty powerful reflections on depression and its devastating effects. Each meditation illuminates one aspect of depression and links it with a familiar Bible passage and a heartfelt prayer. Protect us from all Anxiety offers hope and consolation to those suffering from the terrible effects of depression as well as those trying to assist them. more tips

"Dr. Harold Shinitzky whom I call Doc has kept me from making irrational decisions at some really hard times. He has a way with positive words and wisdom like no other. Doc's book Your Mind is a definite read and has helped me tremendously! Grip it and read it!" -John Daly PGA golfer "Individuals suffering from drug and alcohol or other addictions anxiety depression resentment and compulsive behavior as well as those having difficulty moving on from bad experiences can greatly benefit from the knowledge and practical exercises in this book." -Calvina Fay executive director Drug Free America Foundation inc. During their more than 80 000 hours facilitating psychotherapy Drs. Cortman and Shinitzky realized that most people are unaware of 10 crucial psychological truths-truths imperative to maintaining mental health and well-being. As a result of this lack of awareness people become anxious depressed and generally unhappy; if they learn the 10 truths they are more likely to lead productive fulfilled lives. Do you know that: • Emotions are understandable and contain valuable information? • Our behavior has a hidden purpose? • We all have an internal saboteur w extra

While coping with teenage moodiness can be difficult under any circumstances it can be especially challenging if a teenager has a serious mood disorder. This concise readable book is the definitive guide to understanding and getting effective help for adolescents with depression or bipolar disorder designed for parents and other adults in contact with afflicted teens. It combines the most current scientific expertise available today--including the newest treatments and medications and the latest research findings on mood disorders--with no-nonsense hands-on advice from parents who have faced these disorders in their own children. Among other topics the book addresses the biochemical roots of adolescent mood disorders the ongoing debate over psychiatric medications information

A warm simple and practical guide to real and immediate help for those lost in the darkness of depression-written by someone who has experienced it and found a way out. According to the National Institute of Mental Health more than 17 million Americans suffer from depression. For many of these millions climbing back out of the pit of gloom seems almost impossible. Depression often leaves its victims feeling paralyzed numb and alone. Climbing Out of Depression is a guide for everyone who is looking for practical help. Unlike clinical books that approach depression from a theoretical academic viewpoint what makes this book distinctive is the fact that the author herself has suffered from depression for many years. Atkinson does not write as an expert or as a depression counselor but as someone who knows the feelings from close personal experience. Climbing Out of Depression is a handbook to offer immediate help for the mind the body and-with the author's gentle spiritual touch-also the soul. Topics covered in Climbing Out of Depression include the causes of depression; how to take action when life becomes too difficult; dealing with negativity; overcoming fear worry additional info.....

Is there a scientific formula you can follow to change your life? Change is hard. But not if you know the 5-step formula that works whether you're trying to stop smoking or start recycling. Dr. John C. Norcross an internationally recognized expert has studied how people make transformative permanent changes in their lives. Over the past thirty years he and his research team have helped thousands of people overcome dozens of behavioral ailments. Now his cutting-edge scientific approach to personal improvement is being made available in this indispensable guide. Unlike 95 percent of self-help books the Changeology plan has a documented track record of success. Whether you want to quit overeating or drinking or end depression debt and relationship distress Dr. Norcross gives you the tools you need to change what you want within 90 days. Changeology shows you: *¦ How to define your goals and get started in a new direction * How to pump up your motivation and prepare for self-change * How to prevent re click the link

Each year at least 2.3 million Americans suffer from severe bipolar disorder (manic depression) a brain disorder characterized by intense high and low moods while an estimated 10?13 million others suffer from its milder forms. In Bipolar Disorder Demystified author Lana Castle who has lived the better part of her life with this illness has turned her personal experience into an eloquent and useful guide to all those who travel down the same path. In clear and honest language Castle helps readers understand the true nature of bipolar disorder the factors that complicate its diagnosis and strategies for coping with the illness. Bipolar Disorder Demystified makes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this illness helping readers decide if it's time to seek treatment and providing those with any form of mood disorder the information they need to better manage their considerably more details

#1 New York Times Bestseller The groundbreaking work that poses one of the most provocative questions of a generation: what is happening to the selves of adolescent girls? As a therapist Mary Pipher was becoming frustrated with the growing problems among adolescent girls. Why were so many of them turning to therapy in the first place? Why had these lovely and promising human beings fallen prey to depression eating disorders suicide attempts and crushingly low self-esteem? The answer hit a nerve with Pipher with parents and with the girls themselves. Crashing and burning in a developmental Bermuda Triangle they were coming of age in a media-saturated culture preoccupied with unrealistic ideals of beauty and images of dehumanized sex a culture rife with addictions and sexually transmitted diseases. They were losing their resiliency and optimism in a girl-poisoning culture that propagated values at odds with those n more information.....

Depression affects almost 10% of people in the US. It can be an incredibly debilitating and isolating condition with episodes recurring throughout a person's life. However the good news is that with the right guidance it is possible to make a complete recovery. Drawing on a wealth of clinical expertise the authors have created an easy-to-use manual that explains everything you need to know about the condition from how to recognise the symptoms to the range of treatments currently available including behavioural therapies professional support and medication. Case histories of people who have benefitted from the treatments discussed are featured throughout encouraging individuals suffering from depression as well as those around them to take an active role in getting better and staying well. Dr Costas Papageorgiou is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist information

When you have difficulties managing your emotions it can feel like you're losing control of your whole life. Anger hurt grief worry and other intense feelings can be overwhelming and how you react to these emotions can impact your ability to maintain relationships succeed at work or even think straight! If you find it difficult to understand express and process intense emotions-and most of us do-this book is for you. Calming the Emotional Storm is your guide to coping with difficult emotions calmly and responsibly by using powerful skills from dialectical behavior therapy. This method combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to change the way you respond to stressful situations. By practicing these skills you can stop needless emotional suffering and develop the inner resilience that will help you weather any emotional storm. This book will teach you how to: • Establish a balanced more details.....

In her revealing bestseller Call Me Anna Patty Duke shared her long-kept secret: the talented Oscar-winning actress who won our hearts on The Patty Duke Show was suffering from a serious-but-treatable-mental illness called manic depression. For nearly twenty years until she was correctly diagnosed at age thirty-five she careened between periods of extreme euphoria and debilitating depression prone to delusions and panic attacks temper tantrums spending sprees and suicide attempts. Now in A Brilliant Madness Patty Duke joins with medical reporter Gloria Hochman to shed light on this powerful paradoxical and destructive illness. From what it's like to live with manic-depressive disorder to the latest findings on its most effective treatments this compassionate and eloquent book provides profound insight into the challenge of mental illness. And though Patty's story which ends in a newfound happiness with her cherished fam more details.....

If you are depressed anxious angry worried confused frustrated upset or ashamed please remember that you are not alone in your struggle with painful feelings and experiences. Everybody experiences emotional distress sometimes. It's normal. But when the pain becomes too strong and too enduring it's time to take that important first step toward feeling better. Painful thoughts can arise in many ways. You may struggle with anxiety and depression or feel that procrastination or perfectionism is holding you back. Regardless of the issue you've come to this book with a desire to change your thoughts and feelings for the better. This classic self-help workbook offers powerful cognitive therapy tools for making that happen. Now in its fourth edition Thoughts and Feelings provides full details

From Kay Redfield Jamison - an international authority on manic-depressive illness and one of the few women who are full professors of medicine at American universities - a remarkable personal testimony: the revelation of her own struggle since adolescence with manic-depression and how it has shaped her life. Vividly directly with candor wit and simplicity she takes us into the fascinating and dangerous territory of this form of madness - a world in which one pole can be the alluring dark land ruled by what Byron called the "melancholy star of the imagination " and the other a desert of depression and all too frequently death. A moving and exhilarating memoir by a woman whose furious determination to learn the enemy to use her gifts of intellect to make a difference led her to become by the time she was forty a world authority on manic-depression and whose work has helped save countless lives. First-person account click on

Shake the blues away. Everyone knows that depression can lead to guilt sadness frustration and in the case of 15-20% of people with depression suicide. Because we live in a culture that rewards (and often worships) productivity when a depressed person can't meet the expectations of society the depression becomes worse and a vicious cycle begins. The goal of Getting Things Done When You're Depressed is to break this cycle. Readers will learn: • How to prepare yourself mentally for working while depressed • How to structure your environment so you can work more easily • How to work with others • How to prevent depression click the link

Does your child seem sad withdrawn or lethargic? You know something's wrong but you're not sure what to do about it. You're not alone-some six million children suffer from depression. Your child needs help-your help. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Depression you can ensure that your child receives the right support and treatment. In this reassuring practical handbook Drs. Rebecca Rutledge and Thomas Bannister offer the professional advice you need to determine: If your child is at risk How and when to get professional help The best treatment options Benefits and side effects of medication What you and your family can do to help Rutledge an expert psychologist and Bannister a clinical psychiatrist are both known for their work with depressed children and adolescents. With their help you'll understand why your child is unhappy-and what you ca come here

Depression is the most common mental health condition in the United States. In fact up to one in five women and one in ten men will experience it in their lifetimes. Because it's so prevalent it's sometimes called the common cold of psychiatric illnesses. Of course this flip attitude is completely misguided. If you suffer from depression then you know how debilitating it is and how it can drastically affect your day-to-day life. If you've recently been diagnosed with depression you probably have a few questions about the road to recovery that lies ahead. You might wonder what the best treatments are for your symptoms how to tell if you're making progress and who if anyone you should tell about your diagnosis. In Depression: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed you'll find which treatments are right for you and learn what you can expect from the recovery process. You will discover simple change more advice

The good news is that anxiety guilt pessimism procastination low self-esteem and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good eminent psychiatrist David D. Burns M.D. outlines the remarkable scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life. click here.....

A radical new response to a widely misunderstood condition We are witnessing a global epidemic of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Millions are suffering from attention issues while millions more are reliant on stimulant medication to perform at school and at work. Despite decades of advancements in neuroscience the definition of ADHD has remained essentially unchanged since its introduction in 1980 and its prevalence in the population has skyrocketed. In this controversial and landmark work Dr. Richard Saul draws from five decades as a practicing physician and researcher in the field to contend that the definition of ADHD as we know it is completely wrong. Instead he argues that the "disorder" is a cluster of symptoms stemming from more than twenty other conditions each requiring separate treatment. The detailed list ranges from mild problems like poor eyesight sleep deprivation and even boredom in the classroom to more severe conditions like depression and bipolar disorder. Through the lens of history and into the present day Dr. Saul examines "ADHD " exploring the rising cultural and medical trends that have birthed the stimulant epidemic. Both extra info

This book offers engaging and digestible lessons for couples navigating the life change that a cancer diagnosis brings. Dan Shapiro draws on his more than twenty-five years of clinical work as a health psychologist who has researched and worked with couples facing cancer and on his own experiences of being both the patient (having and beating Hodgkins lymphoma in his twenties) and the supporter/advocate (when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer) to weave together insights on facing cancer while maintaining a strong relationship. And in Health gives advice in short lessons on the main areas of concern or conflict that can come from life with cancerfrom diagnosis to treatment and life post-treatment. Topics include: 1) How to forge yourselves into a powerful team and evade common conflict. 2)Dealing with physicians and getting the best care possible along with tips for navigating the medical world. 3) Strategies for coping with the emotions that can interfere with your relationshipanger mood swings spouse fears and depression. 4) Distinguishing between support more data

What makes our lives rich argues Tim Sanders New York Times bestselling author international speaker and former Yahoo! executive isn't money. It's having total confidence-confidence in God in one's team and in one's self. "Being rich" is a way of life-seeing the richness that exists in our lives even when circumstances are tough. It's about being rich in friends in community and in gratitude. The woman who taught Tim how to live a rich life was none other than his grandmother-a woman who thrived during the Great Depression despite the lack of money. In a quest to discover her motivation and the secrets to a successful life Tim has interviewed people who have that "total confidence" he saw in his grandmother and continues to see in successful people he meets today-people such as John Maxwell and many others. In Today We Are Rich Tim shares these insights into living a productive and fulfilling life and more. click here.....

Bestselling author Jean Carper reveals the astonishing new discoveries that have caused brain researchers to completely revise their ideas about the brain's marvelous capabilities for change through "nutritional neuroscience." In this amazing book you will learn how you can mold your brain to optimize memory intelligence mental achievement and mood by eating the right foods and taking specific brain-boosting supplements: from common vitamin E to alpha-lipoic acid ginkgo biloba and coenzyme Q10. Here too is astounding information on raising your children's IQ before they are born; which vitamins can boost intelligence and memory; how high blood pressure can shrink your brain; what foods to eat to sharpen memory and rejuvenate brain cells and much more. lots more

A pioneering neuroscientist reveals the reasons for loneliness and what to do about it. John T. Cacioppo's groundbreaking research topples one of the pillars of modern medicine and psychology: the focus on the individual as the unit of inquiry. By employing brain scans monitoring blood pressure and analyzing immune function he demonstrates the overpowering influence of social context-a factor so strong that it can alter DNA replication. He defines an unrecognized syndrome-chronic loneliness-brings it out of the shadow of its cousin depression and shows how this subjective sense of social isolation uniquely disrupts our perceptions behavior and physiology becoming a trap that not only reinforces isolation but can also lead to early death. He gives the lie to the Hobbesian view of human nature as a war of all against all and he shows how social cooperation is in fact humanity's defining characteristic. Most important he shows how we can break the trap of isolation for come here

When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) it can feel like your own mind is at war with itself. Instead of having productive and positive thoughts you rehash the same worries and fears over and over again until they become unbearable. Did you really remember to lock the front door? What if you were to hit someone while driving your car? You may find yourself engaging in exhaustive rituals to keep these thoughts at bay. But soon the doubts come back with a vengeance. Coping with OCD offers a simple and engaging program that can help anyone with mild to moderate OCD get started on the road to recovery. This book begins with a crash course on what OCD is-and what it is not. You'll learn a proven three-part program for recovery that uses safe and gradual exposure to distressing thoughts a considerably more details

Are you a food addict? Do you gain more weight than you lose after every diet? Can one cookie destroy all your good intentions? Do you eat when you are disappointed tense or anxious? Since its publication Food Addiction has become a primary resource for food addicts and compulsive eaters. Now it is updated and presented in a revised and expanded edition with a new chapter on relapse. For a food addict relapse is an ever present danger which begins in the mind before reaching for that cupcake or other trigger food. Here food addiction is defined trigger foods are identified and consequences of food addiction are revealed. A lifetime eating plan demonstrating how to stick with a healthful food plan for the long term is also provided. "For some people foods can be as addictive as alcohol " Kay Sheppard exp more info

A highly effective personal self-help program designed to arm sufferers against depression each time it strikes Answering such questions as What exactly is depression and what can be done about it? Why is there so much fuss about antidepressants? and Is medication the only answer? this guide offers both information and advice. It is estimated that one in four adults is affected by depression at some time in their lives yet it tends to be something sufferers keep to themselves. This book guides people to recognize the symptoms and discusses the physical and psychological causes of depression. It explains how counseling and psychotherapy can help; how antidepressants can work wonders and when to take them; and how complementary therapies and yoga can help mind and body. It also offers techniques for coping and relaxing and provides advice for families and work colleagues. additional info.....

Moving Back toward Wholeness What is depression really? A psychological disorder? An emotional problem? A case of negative self-talk? A spiritual weakness? Unresolved anger? A medical condition? How can it be successfully treated? Whether you need a lifeline to cling to knowledge to clear confusion help determining the next step or strength to help a loved one New Light on Depression offers hope and healing. With understanding born of personal and professional experience the authors-one a psychiatrist and the other a minister-untangle the web of depression guiding you through * an understanding of depression * myths and misunderstandings * symptoms and diagnoses * causes and treatments * spiritual struggles and gifts of grace Written for those who suffer from depression and those who want to help-family members pastors friends-this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to move toward a life of joy once more. It covers the full range of concerns in click to go

Take control of your symptoms-and take charge of your life If you're dealing with bipolar disorder you already know that it's more than a cycle of ups and downs. You may also have difficulty with depression and irritability as well as problems with weight gain memory and fatigue. Dealing with these day-to-day problems can sometimes seem like too much to bear. Drawing on the latest research in bipolar disorder stress and health this step-by-step guide offers a complete selection of livable workable solutions to manage bipolar disorder and helps you: Identify your symptoms Explore your treatment options Stabilize your moods Sharpen your mind Achieve your goals This isn't a one-size-fits-all guide. It's a uniquely personal approach to your bipolar disorder that covers the full spectrum of the disease and its symptoms. You'll be able to find successful ways to regulate your moods relieve your stress improve your thought processes and break the bipolar cycle-for a happier healthier life. information

For the first time in history too much food is making us sick. It's all too apparent that the Modern American Diet (MAD) is expanding our waistlines; what's less obvious is that it's starving and shrinking our brains. Rates of obesity and depression have recently doubled and while these epidemics are closely linked few experts are connecting the dots for the average American. Using the latest data from the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and nutrition The Happiness Diet shows that over the past several generations small seemingly insignificant changes to our diet have stripped it of nutrients-like magnesium vitamin B12 iron and vitamin D as well as some very special fats-that are essential for happy well-balanced brains. These shifts also explain the overabundance of mood-destroying foods in the average extra

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extremely debilitating anxiety condition that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal. Although many know that this mental health issue affects veterans of war many may not know that it also affects victims of domestic violence sexual violence natural disasters crime car accidents and accidents in the workplace. No matter the cause of their illness people with PTSD will often relive their traumatic experience in the form of flashbacks memories nightmares and frightening thoughts. This is especially true when they are exposed to events or objects that remind them of their trauma. Left untreated PTSD can lead to emotional numbness insomnia addiction anxiety depression and even suicide. In The PTSD Workbook Second Edit related info

Depression: The Way Out of Your Prison gives us a way of understanding our depression which matches our experience and which enables us to take charge of our life and change it. Dorothy Rowe shows us that depression is not an illness or a mental disorder but a defence against pain and fear which we can use whenever we suffer a disaster and discover that our life is not what we thought it was. Depression is an unwanted consequence of how we see ourselves and the world. By understanding how we have interpreted events in our life we can choose to change our interpretations and thus create for ourselves a happier more fulfilling life. Depression: The Way Out of Your Prison is for depressed people their family and friends and for all professiona extra info

Do you feel plagued by negative thoughts about yourself overwhelmed by loneliness paralyzed by a fear of failure? If so you're not alone. Depression affects millions of people worldwide regardless of race gender age and socioeconomic class. These numbers have been steadily rising and sadly most people who feel the unbearable pain hopelessness and self-criticism of depression never seek treatment. If not you then someone you know most likely hides within these statistics suffering in silence. The good news is that with effective treatment you can overcome depression-and once you do you will be better equipped to prevent its recurrence. In his new book Beat the Blues Before They Beat You world-renowned cognitive therapist and best-selling author Robert Leahy shows how you can alleviate the effects of majo click here

As the first decade of the new century was getting underway Spalding Gray worried that the joy he'd finally found with his wife stepdaughter and two sons would fail to fuel his work as a theatrical monologist the way anxiety conflict doubt and various crises once had. Before he got the chance to find out however an automobile accident in Ireland left him with the lasting wounds of body and spirit that ultimately led him to take his own life. But as his dear friend novelist Francine Prose notes in this volume's foreword Even when his depression became so severe that he was barely able to hold a simple conversation he was miraculously able to perform. As was always his method Gray began to fashion a new monologue in various workshop settings that would tell the story of the accident and its aftermath. Originally titled Black Spot-for what the locals called the section of highway where Gray's accident occurred-it began as a series of workshops at P.S. 122 in New York C considerably more details

Bipolar is a condition that affects peoples' relationships with others as much as it affects their own mental state. When one person in a couple is experiencing the extreme highs and lows of a disorder like this one it's impossible for their partner not to feel the strain too. Reassuring yet realistic Dr. Bloch Dr. Golden and Nancy Rosenfeld explain what's normal what's not what might change and what definitely won't. They provide information and advice on typical troubling relationship topics such as: Communication Trust and loyalty Family planning Finances Sex Maintaining a sense of self By understanding the reality of bipolar and what it means for a relationship couples will relate to each other better today and plan for a successful future together tomorrow. further data

Can Your Relationships Make You Depressed? Past and current patterns unrealistic expectations and assumptions about your role in the lives of the people close to you may cause or worsen depression. A Secret Sadness offers a groundbreaking perspective on this phenomenon as well as powerful tools you can use to explore this issue in your own life. Women experience depression at a higher rate than men and researchers have recently uncovered evidence that suggests this may be due to the higher importance they place on their interpersonal relationships. Some of these researchers believe that women who struggle with relationships may be at higher risk for depression because their relationships are intertwined with their self-esteem and perceptions of personal success. This breakthrough book examines the often hidden relationship factors that make women depressed the secret sadness that can last a lifetime. Using three detailed case studies from her own practice author and psychologist Valerie Whiffen explains how interpersonal problems can contribute to feelings of depression. Her insightful narrative sheds light on these problems and will help you begin your journey toward healing. Y extra info

Violent mood swings...suicidal feelings...unpredictable behavior... Is your life a roller coaster of highs and lows? Do your moods vacillate between profound sadness and euphoria? If so you may be suffering from bipolar disorder a complex illness that involves the mood centers of the brain and affects as many as two million Americans. Since bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as major depression an accurate diagnosis is crucial to understanding and managing this often chronic condition. Now this sensitive authoritative guide explains the challenging nature of bipolar disorder and how to get the right kind of treatment to minimize or prevent future episodes of this devastating illness. Find out: What causes bipolar disorder and who is lots more

Though acceptance and mindfulness interventions have proven enormously effective for adults with stress anxiety depression and other mental health issues they have not been fully documented for use with children and adolescents. And yet they are a natural fit for children's therapy-the focus on acceptance and mindfulness builds children's psychological flexibility and the values component of these methods helps young people learn to set goals and take action to achieve them. The chapters in Acceptance and Mindfulness Treatments for Children and Adolescents show how to modify third-wave behavioral and cognitive therapy methods for the treatment of children and adolescents. This book also considers the early evidence for the adaptability and effectiveness of these methods. Edited by two luminaries in the field of third-wave behavior therapy these essays will be invaluable in helping young patients reap the benefits of acceptance and mindfulness approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) mindfulness-based c considerably more details

Llewellyn is proud to present the revised and expanded edition of our best-selling self-help book The Secret of Letting Go by Guy Finley. Featuring an attractive new cover and fresh material this Finley classic has been updated inside and out. With more than 200 000 copies sold Guy Finley's message of self-liberation has touched people around the world. Discover how to extinguish self-defeating thoughts and habits that undermine true happiness. Exploring relationships depression and stress his inspiring words can help you let go of debilitating anxiety unnecessary anger paralyzing guilt and painful heartache. True stories revealing dialogues and thought-provoking questions will guide you toward the endless source of inner strength and emotional freedom that resides within us all. "There is something profoundly healing in the way Guy Finley talks to us as if he understands what we have gone through and what we are now capable of." -Hugh Prather author of Notes to Myself "Guy Finley is one of the most respected people in self-development because he guides the seeker's soul with common sense humor and ultimate spirituality." - click here.....

Renowned nutrition expert Jack Challem isolates the nutritional triggers of bad moods providing solutions that will help you stabilize your moods gain energy sleep better handle stress and be more focused. He lays out a clear-cut four-step plan for feeding the brain the right nutrition presenting advice on choosing the right foods and supplements as well as improving lifestyle habits to help regulate mood swings. details

Did you know that asking a new kind of question can immediately change your life? One morning in 1997 college student Noah St. John was in the shower when he asked himself a question that changed his life: Why are we trying to change our lives saying statements we don't believe . . . when the human mind responds automatically to something even more powerful? That's when he invented the stunningly simple yet amazingly effective method he named Afformations-a method that's since helped tens of thousands of people around the world to attract more money lose hundreds of pounds find their soul mates grow their business and dramatically improve their lives. THE BOOK OF AFFORMATIONS® isn't just another more here.....

Is there hope for freedom from depression? Yes and it holds all the potential for finding the Sacred's desire to bring us out of darkness and into new life. Sharon Highberger shares her inspiring and hope-filled discovery of freedom from life-long clinical depression. In searching for peace from the anguish of depression she was drawn onto a spiritual pathway that helped not only manage her depression but eventually led her to healing. The reader will learn simple spiritual practices that guide the liberating path. Chapter questions enable the reader to find their own innate resources for liberation from depression. Follow Sharon's story as she provides hope while Dancing with Depression. click here.....

In 1975 Julian Simon had been severely depressed almost every day for 13 years. He had tried various treatments always without success. Then he decided to make one final attempt to get rid of the depression - before giving up. Professor Simon began reading about the new 'cognitive' therapy with increasing hope but with considerable doubts. In the ensuing intellectual and emotional struggle Simon identified the psychological mechanism that is the immediate cause of sadness and depression. Within two weeks he had banished his depression and he has kept himself undepressed until now. Since 1975 Simon has been glad to be alive and has taken pleasure in his days. Occasionally he has even been ecstatic skipping and leaping from joy especially in the early years when relief of the agony of depression was fresh. He has continued to read the psychological literature on depression and to hone and develop the theory and practice of the method that saved his own life. Some philosophers have long understood that the self-comparisons we make affect our feelings. But self-comparisons have not heretofore been systematically explored or int more here.....

About one in ten children nationwide meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder. Research has shown that if left untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk for performing poorly in school having being less developed social skills and to be more vulnerable to substance abuse. This exciting solutions-oriented guide offers parents strategies that help children become happy and worry free methods that relieve a child's excessive anxieties and phobias and tools for fostering interaction and family-oriented solutions. Using a unique two-books-in-one approach-a practical reader-friendly book for parents and a fun workbook for kids-this book covers the six most commonly occurring anxiety disorders in childhood: generalized anxiety separation anxiety specific phobias social phobias panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The author gives kids and their parents successful strategies for achieving relaxation conquering worries challenging faulty thinking patterns developing self-talk and facing one's fears. here

After the agony of witnessing her mother's multiple-and ultimately successful-suicide attempts Linda Gray Sexton daughter of the acclaimed poet Anne Sexton struggles with an engulfing undertow of depression. Here with powerful unsparing prose Sexton conveys her urgent need to escape the legacy of suicide that consumed her family-a topic rarely explored even today in such poignant depth. Linda Gray Sexton tries multiple times to kill herself-even though as a daughter sister wife and most importantly a mother she knows the pain her act would cause. But unlike her mother's story Linda's is ultimately one of triumph. Through the help of family therapy and medicine she confronts deep-seated issues and curbs the haunting cycle of suicide she once seemed destined to inherit. link here

Originally published in 1995 the first edition of Managing Your Mind established a unique place in the self-help book market. A blend of tried-and-true psychological counseling and no-nonsense management advice grounded in the principles of CBTand other psychological treatments the book straddled two types of self-help literature arguing that in one's personal and professional life the way to success is the same. By adopting the practical strategies that mental health experts Butler and Hope have developed over years of clinical research and practice one can develop the "mental fitness" necessary to resolve one's personal and interpersonal challenges at home and work and to live a productive satisfying life. The first edition addresse information

Imagine that the very food you eat and the beautiful carpet on your floors start to make you feel violently ill. Your contact lenses cause your eyes to burn and water uncontrollably. Trace amounts of mold on other people's clothing cause you to become unable to hold a thought or get it from your brain to your mouth during an everyday conversation. The life you once knew is gone and you have become a prisoner of unexplainable and severe allergies and sensitivities. In this new life you can no longer shop or visit friends in their homes because there are too many chemicals and fragrances there. You become plagued by one mystery infection after another and no doctor or specialist seems to be able to give you any explanation of what's causing your terrifying symptoms. Depression sets in and becomes your constant companion as you try to cope with the stress of being sick and of struggling to live within your newfound limitations. "Allergic to Life: My Battle for Survival Courage and Hope" is the s click on

"...can make you feel better just by reading it." --Boston Globe Fully Revised and Updated Dr. Frederic Flach was one of the pioneers in the study of biology and depression and established the groundwork for the understanding of human resilience. When it was first published in 1974 The Secret Strength of Depression allowed people suffering from depression to no longer feel trapped in stigma and shame. Dr. Flach's positive informative approach showed that by tapping into their creative energy an individual could turn their depression into a powerful force for personal growth. With clear reassuring language The Secret Strength of Depression has provided hope for millions worldwide. It is a timeless enduring work that still offers invaluable insight some 30 years after its origina more information.....

It?s Time to Take Back Your Life Fear takes many forms -- dread panic anxiety self-consciousness superstition and negativity -- and manifests itself in many ways -- avoidance procrastination judgment control and agitation to name just a few. Whether we are afraid of the dark or being alone of failure or commitment of public speaking or flying fear dominates our lives affecting nearly every decision we make. Combining compelling stories from the author?s twenty-five-year practice examples from his own struggles with addiction and depression and practical exercises and tools Embracing Fear does not pretend to teach the impossible and eliminate fear but rather shows us that once we understand it we can live beyond its tyrannical control. Instead of repressing or ignoring the voices of panic and dread we learn that it is only through facing exploring accepting and responding to fear that we free ou details

A Compassionate and Spiritual Approach to Rediscovering Joy Using easy-to-follow techniques and practical advice Philip Martin shows you how to ease depression through the spiritual practice of Zen. His lessons full of gentle guidance and sensitivity are a product of his experiences in using Zen practices and wisdom to alleviate his own depression. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of depression and recommends a meditation or reflection. With these tools coping with depression becomes a way to mend the spirit while enriching the soul. more here.....

Free yourself from emotional turmoileven when that turmoil is caused by others! We have a much greater understanding of human behavior now than we did just a few decades ago. Yet even with this greater understanding of the human mind why we do what we do can sometimes seem like a mystery. People are often left with unsettling questions about their own (or others') behavior. We ask ourselves Why did I make a spectacle of myself? Why am I so stressed? Why am I constantly so negative? In his years as a clinician Dr. Ted George has been struck by how much easier it is for people to say they have a physical illness than it is to admit they feel out of control with an emotion-be it anger fear or depression. With a physical issue you have the source of the problem in concrete terms such as in a lab report but with an emotional issue it can be much harder to define what's gone wrong. Untangling the Mind helps make sense of what's happening-and why. With knowledge of how the br more details.....

This book is the result of several recent recessions and many years of lean living. Nobody likes recessions and nobody likes lean living - and indeed nobody should like them. For fifteen years I tried to find such a book as this one. During those years of searching the bookshelves I found that there are many books which give various ideas but in none of them did I find a set of compact simple laws for assuring success. I began searching for a book such as this after having been widowed and left with a small son to rear and educate. Since I had no training for work and no means of income I would have given anything to have known then about the power of prosperous thinking. For a while I experienced depression ill health loneliness financial lack and a sense of complete failure. It seemed that the whole world was against me and that everything that click on

More than three million people in the United States suffer from bipolar disorder a mental illness that is now classified as one of the ten leading causes of disability in the US and the world. While psychiatric drugs may control bipolar disorder they do not offer any lasting cure and carry the risk of lasting side effects. The Natural Medicine Guide to Bipolar Disorder offers an alternative: innovative natural non-drug based approaches that treat the underlying imbalances and restore a healthy mind. Medical journalist Stephanie Marohn identifies the key contributing factors and triggers for mood disorder and profiles a wide range of natural medicine therapies that can truly restore health: biochemical therapy applied psychoneurobiology biological medicine nutritional therapy cranial osteopathy allergy elimination homeopathy amino acid/nut more info

n this unflinching look at depression and the human struggle to find hope in its midst acclaimed author Tim Farrington writes with heartrending honesty of his lifelong struggle with the condition he calls "a hell of mercy." With both wry humor and poignancy he unravels the profound connection between depression and the spiritual path the infamous dark night of the soul made popular by mystic John of the Cross. While depression can be a heartbreaking time of isolation and lethargy it can also provide powerful spiritual insights and healing times of surrender. When doctors prescribe medication patients are often left feeling as if part of their very selves has been numbed in order to become what some might call "normal." Farrington wrestles with profound questions such as: When is depression a part of your identity and when does it hold you back from realizing your potential? In the tradition of Darkness Visible and An Unquiet Mind A Hell of Mercy is both a much needed companion for those walking this difficult terrain as well as a guide for anyone who has watched a loved one grapp click on

Maybe you are one of the more than 45 million people in the United States who is currently struggling with depression. Maybe anxiety keeps you from truly enjoying your job your relationships your life. Maybe every change you have tried to make seems to have failed and you are beginning to feel as if change is simply not possible. Author David J. Hellerstein uses the term New Neuropsychiatry to refer to a dramatically different approach to help people who have depression and anxiety disorders. Unlike Old Psychiatry which often focused on early life issues the New Neuropsychiatry focuses on improving present-day life and on achieving long-term remission of symptoms. Heal Your Brain combines the advances of neuroscience and medicine with the art of the storyteller to show how the New Neuropsychiatry can alter the course of your life. Dr. Hellerstein a psychiatrist at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeon more tips

"A down-to-earth hopeful useful--and from the point of view of this 'recovered' depressive--accurate account of how to treat depression."--Mike Wallace 60 Minutes. Colette Dowling watched depression destroy her husband's life and leap to the next generation to nearly destroy her daughter's--until dramatic help was found. Now her ground-breaking book offer the same lifesaving help to the millions who still suffer depression and related disorders--which include panic anxiety phobias PMS alcohol and drug abuse bulimia migraine and obesity. You Mean I Don't Have To Feel This Way? documents the latest research that links depression and related disorders to a physical cause and shows why willpower understanding and psychotherapy so often fail to work. It explains the state-of-the-art medical treatments that can bring about dra lots more

This book will inspire and equip parents to help their hurting teens. The well-known and widely respected author team of Dr. Catherine Hart Weber and Dr. Arch Hart helps parents discover and identify nervousness irritability negativity and low self-esteem and determine whether their teen's symptoms are caused by physical problems raging hormones stress or depression. Offering practical suggestions spiritual solutions and encouragement this resource helps parents and teens face their own feelings of fear anger and hurt. more data

By 2020 depression is expected to be a leading cause of disability worldwide second only to heart disease. Treatment options for this widespread disorder typically include everything from pills to psychotherapy. Despite the attention the medical and pharmaceutical communities have given to depression and despite the many treatments available millions of people fail to find relief from their depressive symptoms whether mild or severe. One often overlooked solution for depression is the body's ability to heal itself through exercise. While exercise may not be the answer for everyone the facts speak for themselves. Research has proven that exercise helps to lessen or even reverse symptoms of depression. Whether depressed readers are aware of the research or not most of them already know that exercise is good for them - they've most likely been told more than once. They know they need to do it but many can't muster the energy or motivation to take action. more advice

Erika Chopich and Margaret Paul show how anyone can reconnect with his or her Inner Child to short-circuit self-destructive patterns resolve fears and conflicts and build satisfying relationships. Healing Your Aloneness outlines a self-healing process that can be used every day to restore a nurturing balance between loving Adult and loved Inner Child. Here is advice that is especially useful to anyone at a crossroads crisis or change-point. lots more

The inspiration for the bestseller The Secret this book has served as a motivational force for generations of entrepreneurs and leaders. Readers learn how to: ? Recognize opportunity ? Awaken buried talent ? Overcome depression and fear ? Improve health The central tenet of The Master Key System is that everything around us is initiated by creative thinking which can be transformed into physical reality. Drawing upon this principle we can use the power of thought to realize our dreams. more details.....

Written in a jargon-free and easily accessible style Instant Healing will teach you to use the power of words the power of imagination the power of touch and the power of energy to heal all types of ailments including: headache; nausea; allergies; backaches; acute anxiety; broken bones; depression; eyestrain; the flu; swelling; infection; even hangovers. Instant Healing contain a special section on emergency techniques that you can use with a minimum of explanation and because instant healing is not feasible for all conditions under all circumstances you will also learn methods for rapid healing (less than one day) and fast healing (less than one week.) further data

From the initial diagnosis through recovery and transformation this handbook offers positive real-life solutions and support from one who not only suffers from the condition herself but has experienced it with her mother and her daughter. Her handy guide offers firsthand advice on how to lead a fulfilling life despite having this debilitating mental-health condition. In a practical candid tone the book focuses on addressing personal questions that arise following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Among the topics considered are the basics of functioning living and dealing with people on an everyday basis how to negotiate treatment handle family and friends maintain a positive image and make a liv much more info

When someone suffers from depression friends and family members naturally want to help-but too often their good intentions come out all wrong. This practical compassionate guide helps readers understand exactly what their loved one is going through and why certain approaches help and others have the potential to do damage. Talking to Depression offers specific advice on what to do and what not to do-and what to say and what not to say-to avoid frustration and give the kind of caring effective support that will make a difference. more here.....

It doesn't have to hurt to be in love yet for many otherwisde accomplished and confident people romantic involvement means anxiety insecurity and pain. This provocative and authoritative sourcebook filled with true-life stories and dramatic case histories will set every reader on a path of greater self-understanding -- and increase the possibilities of finding an enduring love. The first major comprehensive study of what causes anxiety obsession jealousy and depression in romantic relationships. information

In these trying times the encouragement and direction offered by this book are more welcome than ever. With more than 18 million Americans suffering from the many variations of depression this best-selling title provides insight that helps readers find the hope and the light they are seeking. If you or someone you know is experiencing depression regardless of its magnitude this book can play a critical role in changing quality of life. more data

The Rough Guide to Psychology looks at the question psychologists have been asking for over a hundred years: why are we the way we are? It starts with you your mind and brain broadening out to look at your friends and other relationships then finally on to crowds mobs and religion. It explores the latest research relevant to crime schooling sports politics shopping and health and what happens when the mind goes wrong including depression anxiety schizophrenia and more unusual conditions. The Rough Guide to Psychology includes fascinating information on real-life psychology testing your memory intelligence personality and much more with advice on everything from chat-up lines to developing your creativity. The Rough Guide to Psychology is your ultimate guide to this fascinating subject. more information.....

Willow Weep for Me is the powerful journey of a young black woman's descent into despair. Meri Danquah a "working-class broke " twenty-two-year-old single mother began to suffer from a variety of depressive symptoms after she gave birth to her daughter which led her to suspect that she might be going crazy. Understanding the importance of strength in a world that often undervalues black women's lives she shrouded herself and her illness in silence and denial. But eventually she could no longer deny the debilitating sadness that interfered with her ability to care for her daughter to pursue her career as a writer and to engage in personal relationships. This book is a testimony to the universality of the severity of depression in any culture. Danquah writes with brutal honesty as she confronts her traumatic childhood events - sexual abuse neglect and loss - that lie beneath her grief. Th click here.....

Depression is one of the most common of all psychological problems -- nearly all of us experience mild forms of it at sometime during our lifetime. But now with this easier-to-understand edition of a bestseller that's helped thousands regain their zest for life you too can learn to feel better without necessarily seeking professional help. Control Your Depression first gives you a clear understanding of the nature of depression -- what it is what it isn't and how much is really known about this widespread problem. This valuable guide then helps you pinpoint specific areas related to your own depression: Do you have difficulty dealing with others? Do you often feel anxious or tense? Do you have troublesome thoughts? Are you unhappy at work or in personal relationships? Because not everybody experiences depression in quite the same way you'll develop a personalized therapeutic program unique to your own situation. Through any number of proven techniques including relaxation social-skill enhancement and modification of self-defeating thinkin link here

Depression is today's leading emotional problem with a skyrocketing number of reported cases. But there's much hope for those who suffer. If you or a loved one struggle with depression whether mild or sever Dr. Tim La Haye assures you that there is a way to overcome those dark hopeless feelings-even if previous counseling hasn't helped. With over one million copies sold since its first printing in 1974 How to Win Over Depression has made a life-changing difference for countless people worldwide. Now completely revised to incorporate the latest research this book outlines principles from the Bible that can help you put depression behind you and keep it there regardless of your circumstances. Dr. La Haye examines the causes and treatments of depression including physical imbalances and the therapeutic use of anti-depressants. Then in simple language he describes his own approach-one that's proved successful time and again for over twenty years. Digging beyond the physical and emotional components of depression Dr. La Haye takes you to its spiritual root much more info

Research tells us that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are more likely to develop co-morbid mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Until now there has not been a book on stress management written specifically for adults with Asperger Syndrome. This book is written for those people with AS who struggle to keep their anxiety under control. details

More than one out of 10 new mothers experience post-partum depression (PPD) yet few women seek help. After Marie Osmond beloved singer and TV talk show host gave birth to her seventh child (four of her children are adopted) she became increasingly depressed. One night she handed over her bank card to her babysitter got in her car and drove north-with no intention of returning until she had emerged from her crisis. After she went public with her own experiences with PPD on Oprah and Larry King Live the response was overwhelming. Now collaborating with a doctor who helped her through her ordeal Marie Osmond will share the fear and depression she overcame and reveal how she put it all behind her and is moving on with her life. considerably more details

Bipolar II is a form of bipolar disorder in which a person when in a manic cycle is crippled by anxiety irritability and highs just intense enough to be embarrassing. Instead of being the life of the party someone with Bipolar II might be too nervous to go to the party at all. And unlike the Bipolar I sufferer who may attempt suicide in a depressive cycle the Bipolar II might be incapacitated by guilt over an imaginary crime. In Less than Crazy health writer and Bipolar II sufferer Karla Dougherty shares her story presenting the first patient-expert's guide to recognizing and living well with this condition. Covering both adults and children this accessible all-in-one resource includes information on diagnosis conditions that may mimic Bipolar II and treatments. much more info

Take the natural path to mental wellness More than 25 million Americans are treated with antidepressants each year at a cost in excess of $50 billion. But the side effects of popular prescription drugs may seem nearly as depressing as the symptoms they're meant to treat. Veteran yoga instructor Amy Weintraub offers a better solution-one that taps the scientifically proven link between yoga and emotional well-being as well as the beauty of ancient approaches to inner peace. Addressing a range of diagnoses including dysthymia anxiety-based depression and bipolar disorder Yoga for Depression reveals why specific postures breathing practices and meditation techniques can ease suffering and release life's traumas and losses. Weintraub also reflects on her own experience with severe depression from which she recovered through immersing herself in a daily yoga routine. Yoga for Depression is the first yoga book devoted exclusively to the treatment of these debilitating find out more.....

A helpful and balanced approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to manage the symptoms associated with body image problems. The accessible straightforward and practical books in the Overcoming series outline affordable and easy-to-follow treatment plans and have provided tens of thousands of readers with the help they need to overcome self-defeating behavior and lead happier lives. extra

Hal and Sidra Stone are the creators of "Voice Dialogue" process a therapy that transforms the inner critic from crippling adversary to productive ally. The inner critic. It whispers whines and needles us into place. It checks our thoughts controls our behavior and inhibits action. It thinks it is protecting us from being disliked hurt or abandoned. Instead the critical inner voice causes shame anxiety depression exhaustion and low-self-esteem. It acts as a powerful saboteur of our intimate relationships and is a major contributor to drug and alcohol abuse. Through examples and exercises the Stones show us how to recognize the critic how to avoid or minimize "critic attacks " and most important how the inner critic can become asn intelligent perceptive and supportive partner in life. full details

"Overcoming Depression" will provide healing and freedom for millions of Christians who suffer silently from depression. This Christ-centered road-map to recovery balances spiritual and physical symptoms leading those with depression and those in the Church who must help them to both a thorough understanding and a comprehensive treatment. Now is the time to get "Overcoming Depression" into the hands of Christians everywhere helping those who are desperately in need of its powerful and life-changing message. more info

A clinical psychologist and expert on depression updates the book that has helped thousands with its combination of professional advice and comfort There are few circumstances in life as hard and at the same time as important as being a friend to a person who is suffering from depression. What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed offers guidance to the friends and family of a depressed person on how to keep one's own spirits up and at the same time do what is best to help a loved one get through a difficult time. Among the many subjects addressed are • the warning signs of serious illness • how to maintain intimacy and communication • the most successful forms of treatment • what to do when someone threatens suicide This updated edition addresses readers' questions and provides new and expanded information on • how to choose the right psychiatrist • the role and limits of medication • r link here

Many books have been written for those suffering from depression but what if you're suffering becuase someone you love is depressed? Research shows that if you are close to a depressed person you are at a much higher risk of developing problems yourself including anxiety phobias and even a kind of contagious depression. In this authoritative and compassionate book psychologists Laura Epstein Rosen and Cavier Francisco Amador explain the mechanisms of depression that can cause communication breakdown increase hostility and ultimately destroy relationships. Through compelling real-life stories and step-by-step advice the authors teach concrete methods that you and your loved one can use to protect you click to go

By all appearances Lizzie Simon was perfect. She had an Ivy League education lots of friends a loving family and a dazzling career as a theater producer by the age of twenty-three. But that wasn't enough: Lizzie still felt alone in the world and largely misunderstood. Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teenager she longed to meet others like herself; she wanted to hear the experiences of those who managed to move past their manic-depression and lead normal lives. So Lizzie hits the road hoping to find "a herd of her own." Along the way she finds romance and madness survivors and sufferers and somewhere between the lanes herself. Part road trip part love story Detour is a fast-paced enduring memoir that demystifies mental illness while it embraces the universally human struggle to become whole. click the link

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic event you know the devastating impact it can have on your life and your spirit. Life-threatening accidents illnesses assaults abusive relationships-or a tragedy like 9/11-all can leave deep emotional wounds that persist long after physical scars have healed. Survivors become invisible heroes courageously struggling to lead normal lives in spite of symptoms so baffling and disturbing that they sometimes doubt their own sanity. Now there is new hope for the millions affected by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Drawing on more than thirty years' experience as a therapist and on the most recent cutting-edge research Belleruth Naparstek presents a clinically proven program for recovery using the potent tool of guided imagery. She reveals how guided imagery goes straight to the right side of the brain where it impacts the nonverbal wiring of the nervous system itself the key to alleviating suffering. Filled with the voices of real trauma survivors and therapists whose lives and work have been changed by this approach Invisible Heroes offers: • New understanding of the physical cognitive emotional and behavioral effects here

Could how you feel be linked to your last meal? You bet! Nutritionist Maccaro empowers you to fight back against stress depression anxiety anger and addiction by replenishing your body with foods and supplements that enhance your mood. Learn how to stock your kitchen with brain-balancers hormone-helpers stress-busters sleep-enhancers energy-boosters and more! information

Surviving Manic Depression is the most comprehensive up-to-date book on the disorder that affects more than two million people in the United States alone. Based on the latest research it provides detailed coverage of every aspect of the disorder.All aspects of the disease are addressed: symptoms with many direct descriptions from patients themselves risk factors onset and cause medications (including drugs still in the testing stage) causes psychotherapy and rehabilitation and how the disease affects children and adolescents. Here too are discussions of special problems related to manic-depressive disorder including alcohol and drug abuse violent behavior medication noncompliance suicide sex AIDS and confidentiality. Surviving Manic Depression also includes special features such as a listing of selected websites videotapes and other resources. click here

"The authors have produced a very readable extremely well informed and comprehensive book that will add greatly to the knowledge base of interested parents. This book is strongly recommended." --Stewart Gable MD Chairman Department of Psychiatry The Children's Hospital Denver Colorado You supported and encouraged them as they grew from toddlers to teens. Now you are confronted with one of the toughest challenges you and they will ever face . teenage depression. Adolescence is a period of peaks and valleys. Most teens negotiate these years with relative ease; yet for some these times are treacherous with countless pitfalls. When depression ensues it can interfere with much of your child's potential. Clinical depression is now epidemic among American teens and teen suicide can be a deadly consequence. Helping Your Depressed Teenager is a practical guide offering family solutions to a family problem. This book will sensitize considerably more details

A must for anyone wanting to improve their lives and their positive thinking. There have been more millionaires and indeed billionaires who have made their fortunes as a result of reading this success classic than any other book every printed. NAPOLEON HILLS's "Think and Grow Rich" is the authors most famous work. This is the COMPLETE Reference Book. A true masterpiece with the fundamentals of the Success philosophy. ***** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Napoleon Hill was an American author who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. His most famous work Think and Grow Rich is one of the best-selling books of all time. Hill's works examined the power of personal beliefs and the role they play in personal success. "What the mind of man can conceive and believe it can achieve" is one of Hill's hallmark expressions. How achievement actually occurs and a formula for it that puts success in reach for the average person were the focal points of Hill's books. ****** Wikipedia the free encyclopedia about "Think and Grow Rich": Think and Grow Rich is a motivational personal development and se here

Finally a book for survivors written by a survivor! Got Parts? was written by a survivor of DID in association with her therapist and therapy group. This book is filled with successful coping techniques and strategies to enhance the day-to-day functioning of adult survivors of DID in relationships work parenting self-confidence and self-care. Got Parts will help you introduce yourself to your internal family and improve its communication integration and well-being. Although written to carefully avoid triggering it delivers well-grounded guidelines for living that DID people need to do on the way to recovery. Coping strategies included help you with issues related to triggers flashbacks and body memories. Got Parts also includes a detailed list of outside resources you can draw on. This book is intended to be used in conjunction with a therapist and is not a substitute for therapy. Once thought of as a rare and mysterious psychiatric curiosity Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is now understood to be a fairly common outcome of severe trauma in link here

A work of great personal courage and a literary tour de force this bestseller is Styron's true account of his descent into a crippling and almost suicidal depression. Styron is perhaps the first writer to convey the full terror of depression's psychic landscape as well as the illuminating path to recovery. A great novelist describes his devastating descent into depression taking the reader on an unprecedented journey into the realm of madness. The author of Sophie's Choice was overtaken by persistent insomnia and a troubling sense of malaise--the first signs of a deep depression that would soon engulf his life and leave him on the brink of suicide. click

The first comprehensive guide to overcoming addictions by using natural remedies that rebuild health for both body and mind from the inside out. • Covers a full range of natural remedies including herbs homeopathy aromatherapy flower essence remedies color therapy acupressure and more. • Addresses many different substances such as caffeine and chocolate and discusses how the body deals with withdrawal detoxification and repatterning. • The natural remedies included in this book can be used in conjunction with conventional therapies. • By well-known author Brigitte Mars who has 30 years of experience with natural therapies and is the formulator for UniTea Herbs. Addiction is one of the most serious health issues facing our twenty-first century culture. Modern lifestyles encourage us to consume excessive amounts of caffeine and sugar and to unwind from our stressful lives with tobacco or alcohol. Left untreated some addictions can cause metabolic damage leading to more details.....

Each year millions of men and women fall prey to depression. While the disorder has been called "psychiatry's most treatable condition " less than one in five get help. In recent years the silence surrounding depression in women has begun to lift but only now with this powerful groundbreaking work does psychotherapist Terrence Real expose a virtual epidemic of the disorder in men. Twenty years of experience treating men and their families has convinced Terrence Real that there are two forms of depression: "overt" and "covert." Feeling the stigma of depression's "unmanliness " many men hide their condition not only from family and friends but even from themselves. Attempts to escape depression fuel many of the problems we think of as typically male - difficulty with intimacy workaholism alcoholism abusive behavior and rage. By directing their pain outward depressed men hurt the people they love and most tragically pass their condition on to their children. A master storytell here

If you eat to help manage your emotions you may have discovered that it doesn't work. Once you're done eating you might even feel worse. Eating can all too easily become a strategy for coping with depression anxiety boredom stress and anger and a reliable reward when it's time to celebrate. If you are ready to experience emotions without consuming them or being consumed by them the mindfulness acceptance and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills in End Emotional Eating can help. This book does not focus on what or how to eat-rather these scientifically supported skills will teach you how to manage emotions and urges gracefully live in the present moment learn from your feelings and cope with distress skillfully. link here

In this ground-breaking book on the children of affluence a well-known clinical psychologist exposes the epidemic of emotional problems that are disabling America's privileged youth thanks in large part to normalized intrusive parenting that stunts the crucial development of the self. Madeline Levine has been a practicing psychologist for 25 years but it was only recently that she began to observe a new breed of unhappy teenager. When a bright affluent 15-year-old girl a seemingly unlikely candidate for emotional problems came into her office with the word "empty" carved into her left forearm Levine was shaken. The girl and her cutting seemed to personify a startling pattern Levine had been observing among her teenage patients all of them bright affluent and clearly loved by their parents. Behind a veneer of strength many of them suffered extreme emotional problems: depression anxiety and substance abuse. What was going on? Meticulous research confirmed Levine's worst suspicions. Privileged adolescents nation-wide are experiencing epidemic rates of emotional problem additional info.....

Joseph B. Soloveitchik the rabbi known as The Rav by his followers worldwide was a leading authority on the meaning of Jewish law and prominent force in building bridges between traditional Orthodox Judaism and the modern world. In The Lonely Man of Faith a soaring eloquent essay first published in Tradition magazine in 1965 Soloveitchik investigates the essential loneliness of the person of faith in our narcissistic materially oriented utilitarian society. In this modern classic Soloveitchik uses the story of Adam and Eve as a springboard interweaving insights from such important Western philosophers as Kierkegaard and Kant with innovative readings of Genesis to provide guidance for the faithful in today's world. He explains prayer as the harbinger of moral reformation and discusses with empathy and understanding the despair and exasperation of individuals who seek personal redemption through direct knowledge of a God who seems remote and unapproachable. He shows that while the faithful may become members of a religious community their true home is the abode of loneliness. In a moving personal testimony Soloveitchik demonstrates a deep-seated commitment intelle related info

Here is the first book to explore every facet of the most common and debilitating emotional state: worry. While a healthy level of worry can help us perform efficiently at work anticipate dangers and learn from past errors in its extreme forms worry can become "toxic"--poisoning our pleasures sabotaging our achievements and preventing us from resolving actual problems. In this lucid reassuring book Dr. Hallowell discusses all types of worry explores their underlying causes and considers the best strategies for coping. Case histories and anecdotes illuminate such issues as worry in relationships; the correlation between worry and conditions like depression social phobia generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder; worry at work; and the worried child. In an effective section titled "Remedies That Work " Dr. Hallowell shows us how to evaluate control and manage w here

A journalist faces his toughest assignment: profiling himself as he struggles with mood disorders memory shock treatment therapy and the quest to get back to normal. Twenty-five million Americans suffer from clinical depression. But Ned Zeman never thought he'd be one of them. He had a great life and thriving career at Vanity Fair. Then at age thirty-two anxiety and depression gripped Zeman with increasing violence and consequences. He experimented with therapist after therapist medication after medication hospital after hospital-including McLean Hospital the facility famed for its treatment of writers from Sylvia Plath to Susanna Kaysen to David Foster Wallace. Zeman eventually went further by trying electroconvulsive therapy aka shock treatment. By the time it was over Zeman had lost nearly two years' of memory. He was a reporter with amnesia. He had no choice but to start from scratch to reassemble the pieces of a life he didn't remember and increasingly didn't want to. By turns hilar click

This is to endorse the above-named article and recommend it for publication. This book reveals a very personal and unique perspective on life from a man with a horrible mental illness. I have worked with the mentally ill for nearly 15 years and have never heard a more descripitve account of life with this illness. This book appeals to professionals who deal with the mentally ill lay people families of the mentally ill and mental health clients alike. Mr. James ends his book with some very important advice for those who struggle with mental illness. This advice is extremely vauable coming from one who has lived the nightmare and managed to maintain a healthy marriage and raise healthy children. It is a story with a truly happy ending. Ed Dennis Master of Science L more.....

Are you a part of the bad mood epidemic? Here are the answers you've been looking for! Julia Ross's plan provides a natural cure for your mood. Drawing on thirty years of experience she presents breakthrough solutions to overcoming depression anxiety irritability stress and other negative emotional states that are diminishing the quality of our lives. Her comprehensive program is based on the use of four mood-building amino acids and other surprisingly potent nutrient supplements plus a diet rich in good-mood foods such as protein healthy fat and certain key vegetables. Including an individualized mood-type questionnaire The Mood Cure has all the tools to help you get started today and feel better tomorrow. further data

Since it first appeared on bookshelves The Bipolar Child has made an indelible mark on the field of psychiatry and has become the resource that families rely upon. Now with more than 200 000 copies sold the first book about early-onset bipolar disorder is completely revised and expanded. Bipolar disorder-manic depression-was once thought to be rare in children. Now researchers are discovering not only that bipolar disorder can begin early in life but that it is much more common than ever imagined. Yet the illness is often misdiagnosed and mistreated with medications that can exacerbate the symptoms. Why? Bipolar disorder manifests itself differently in children than in adults and in children there is an overlap of symptoms with other childhood psychiatric disorders. As a result these kids may be labeled with any of a number of psychiatric conditions: ADHD depression oppositional defiant disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. Too often they are treated with stimulants or antidepressants-medications that can actually worsen the bipolar condition. Since the publication o more information.....

When someone is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) chances are they've been living with the symptoms for a long time. People with OCD may have long felt embarrassed by their thoughts and behaviors which may include fear of contamination the need for symmetry pathological doubt aggressive thoughts repeating behaviors and obsessive cleaning. OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed helps readers understand how OCD works so they can develop better strategies for coping with their symptoms. This pocket guide offers guidance for coping with the diagnosis itself discusses stigmas related to OCD and includes help for readers unsure of who they should tell about the diagnosis. Readers also learn about the most effective treatment approaches and easy ways to begin to manage more here.....

It was the perfect irony. To lose God at a missions conference. What's worse Matt Rogers will tell you is that it all felt like fate. Years later even after Matt's depression subsided the feeling of being forgotten had not left him. So he knew he had to write it down. Recounting his own experience with depression Matt Rogers explores the question of how in a world of suffering we can call God good. This challenging question can manifest itself as a conspiracy of doubt so that our emotions and our intellect come under attack. Without appealing to easy answers Rogers offers understanding and a ray of hope for those who suffer from depression encouraging them never to give up. considerably more details

In Wired for Joy researcher and New York Times best-selling author Laurel Mellin presents a simple yet proven way to train your brain to move through stress and back to joy. Her method focuses on rewiring the emotional brain-the cauldron of our stress-rather than the thinking brain which has been the focus of most other stress-busting methods. Based on the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity Mellin outlines the five emotional states of the brain. For each state she presents a specific tool that easily and quickly switches the brain back to well-being-in essence retraining your brain to be in joy more moments of the day. Eighty percent of health problems today are due to the downstream effects of stress. And because an overload of stress leads the brain to becom further data

Praise for The Scientific American Day in the Life of Your Brain "Day in the Life of Your Brain takes us on a breezy fact-filled and eye-opening journey through the neural machinery that navigates us through every moment. Read it and learn." -Daniel Goleman best-selling author Emotional Intelligence "Day in the Life of Your Brain is a fabulous accomplishment. It is practical fun easy to read and filled with interesting useful information. I highly recommend this book." -Daniel G. Amen M.D. best-selling author Change Your Brain Change Your Life "Day in the Life of Your Brain is a terrific read-fun and chock-a-block full of fascinating facts and ideas. Judith Horstman takes us on a romp through the day and the click the link

Finalist for 2013 Minnesota Book Award Memoir & Creative Nonfiction Paul Gruchow's work is widely viewed as a rich and enduring contribution to American letters and particularly to writing about the natural world. Less well known is the fact Gruchow spent nearly his entire adult life trying to overcome the depression that eventually resulted in his death. Over the course of his illness competing diagnoses as bipolar and paranoid schizophrenic led to a plethora of treatments and stays at institutions. As he grew increasingly frustrated by the mental health system Gruchow began to capture his experiences in short highly concentrated pieces of prose. Collected in this volume shortly before his death they weave a portrait of a man struggling to come to terms with his own thoughts and emotions. Rendering his grief humiliation guilt laughter and frustration in an find out more.....

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