Psychology Mood Disorders

We're all familiar with what depression can look like, but there's another, lesser‑known face to this illness. High functioning depression (HFD) doesn't conform to the image of depression that typically comes to mind. As a result, people with HFD often have no idea why they are suffering, or what to do about it. In High Functioning, Dr. Judith Joseph reveals that what we’re feeling is not simply “negativity” or stress, and radically shifts the way those of us with HFD see ourselves, empowering us with five simple tools to reclaim our lives from this widespread yet poorly understood condition.

Todas as noites o espírito de Marcos é levado para um passeio ao mundo dos mortos por Dona Morte, para conhecer a história de algumas pessoas que estão estagnadas em um portal do outro lado da vida e que buscam a redenção. Em um desses passeios noturnos, Dona Morte o apresenta a Rosa, uma jovem que morreu aos 17 anos, no dia de seu casamento. Até que a morte nos ampare trata de assuntos sérios de forma leve.

This book is the map for how to live with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, but it is not written by a professional. It is written by someone who deals with it everyday, with insight, struggles, and stories from fighting with most of it everyday. I open up and tell you what it's like for me and what helps.

Words With My Father offers a gripping audio portrait of the evolution of a young man's mental illness and how it manifested into a dramatic and often dangerous existence through the turbulence of the Civil Rights, Peace and Conservation movements.

Did you know that over 12% of the world's population suffers from mental illness like depression? That number is also on the rise as more people tackle the ever-increasing daily demands of modern life. At times, when dealing with these feelings, it can feel like you are living with a constant cloud over your head and have no one to talk to about what you're going through. But that is not the case. This book can help you gain back control over your emotions and thoughts and help lead you toward a happier and healthier everyday life.

Há um momento no fim do dia em que você fica sozinho com seus pensamentos. Nessa hora, tudo pode parecer impossível de atravessar, mas isso não é verdade. Você pode ser sua própria luz. Escrito com honestidade, bom humor e a perspectiva de quem passou a vida lutando contra a depressão e a ansiedade, este audiolivro oferece ferramentas para ajudar você a retomar o controle de suas emoções nas horas mais difíceis. Daniel Howell explica o mecanismo por trás dos sentimentos paralisantes, mostrando como lidar com eles e trabalhar ativamente para mudar a maneira como se sente.

"Eine Depression ist wie jeder von uns: Einzigartig." Andy Feind ist depressiv. Und das auch noch chronisch. Was mit sechzehn Jahren durch einen Schicksalsschlag beginnt, zieht sich wie ein dunkler Faden durch sein Leben. Zweifel, Rückzugstendenzen, Selbsthass, Verluste und Suizidgedanken begleiten ihn auf Schritt und Tritt - sofern er überhaupt das Haus verlässt. Bereits 2009 beginnt er mit dem Manuskript von Gedankengewitter und legt es aufgrund der Depression nach dreizehn Seiten in die Schublade.

I've had enough, I just want to die! This heart-wrenching cry from nearly 3000 years ago still echoes in the hearts and minds of those battling with depression in today's modern world. But could the answers that brought peace to that troubled soul all those years ago really help anyone now? A Christian Psychiatrist looks with modern eyes at Elijah's mental breakdown and treatment and finds surprising correlation to modern understanding and treatment.

Jeder fühlt sich irgendwann einmal traurig, niedergeschlagen und lustlos. Das ist normal. Schwermut bzw. Depressionen sind heftiger und länger andauernde Varianten dieser Stimmungen. Der ganze Körper, das Denken, das ganze Leben und die sozialen Beziehungen sind davon beeinträchtigt. Depressionen kommen häufig und in allen Lebensphasen vor. Depressionen werden oft nicht oder zu spät erkannt und häufig unangemessen behandelt. Die Folgen sind Leid, Verlust an Lebensqualität, Erschöpfung, Belastungen in der Familie, Krankheiten, ja sogar eine verkürzte Lebenserwartung.

For individuals with S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder)., specialized light therapy offers a beacon of hope during the dark winter months. By mimicking natural sunlight, these therapy sessions can help regulate mood, improve sleep patterns, and boost overall well-being. As we look towards the future, it is exciting to see how this therapy will continue to evolve and improve.

Descubre el camino liberador hacia la claridad mental. ¡Este libro es tu guía para desatar los nudos de tus pensamientos incesantes y recuperar la paz interior! ¿Padeces de pensamientos interminables que se apoderan de los momentos especiales de tu vida, dejándote abrumado y desconectado de las alegrías de la vida?

Em cinco lições, o renomado psiquiatra e psicanalista J.-D. Nasio se propõe a aprofundar, de forma brilhante e didática, a teoria e a clínica da depressão—para ele, mais do que um distúrbio de humor, a depressão é antes de tudo uma patologia da desilusão.

The consequences of loneliness and isolation extend far beyond mere feelings of emptiness or discomfort. Studies have consistently shown that chronic loneliness poses significant risks to both mental and physical health. It is associated with a higher likelihood of developing depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Moreover, prolonged isolation can lead to a weakened immune system, increased inflammation, and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. The impact of loneliness on overall well-being cannot be overstated.

Mit "Stabilität kann man leben - Psychische Gesundheit erlangen und behalten" setzt Annett Oehlschläger ihr erstes, bereits im Jahr 2017 erschienenes Buch "Stabilität kann man essen?!" fort. Nun, sechs Jahre und eine Fortbildung in Orthomolekularer Medizin später ist sie inzwischen Präventologin und berät Betroffene, ihren eigenen Weg aus der Krankheit zu finden.

Bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, is an example of a mood disorder and involves two extremes of mood - depression and mania. It affects men and women equally, and symptoms usually appear in 15-25 year olds. This short introduction is designed to answer your most pressing questions about the nature of bipolar disorder, its diagnosis, treatment, and self-help options.

There are a lot of personality disorders, so many, sometimes, that we lose track. Personally, I know someone with schizophrenia, several people who have narcissist traits, autism, and ADHD that run in my own family, and even a few people diagnosed with borderline disorder. Disorders are a part of society, whether you like it or not. We may feel, at times, that those disorders cause people to act "strange" or "rude" or "manipulative". And this may be true, but if we understand the disorders, we can more easily guess where it came from and handle them more appropriately, too. 

Persoonlijkheidsstoornissen beïnvloeden niet alleen de persoon die eraan lijdt, maar ook de mensen om hen heen. Ze hebben de kracht om relaties te beïnvloeden, carrières te vormen of te breken, en het algehele welzijn van een persoon te bepalen. Het begrijpen van deze stoornissen is niet alleen een wetenschappelijke noodzaak, maar ook een sociale verantwoordelijkheid.

Imagina, por un momento, vivir día tras día con una nube gris siguiéndote a todas partes, coloreando cada experiencia, cada momento de alegría, con un tinte de melancolía. Esta es la realidad de aquellos que conviven con la distimia. A menudo, quienes la padecen llegan a creer que este velo gris es una extensión intrínseca de su ser, un rasgo inamovible de su identidad. "Así soy yo", se dicen, aceptando una vida vista a través de un cristal empañado. ¿Te resulta familiar esta escena?

Life’s Journey Through the Bumps is a spiritual and inspirational journey that the author has shared with hope that it helps others traveling that long journey that loss creates. “Loss is a brokenness that only those that have suffered a loss can relate to. It’s a long journey on a winding road with bumps and turns.”

Meine Traurigkeit und das Gefühl der Überforderung hatten plötzlich einen Namen: Depression. Auf meiner Suche nach Heilung entdecke ich Satan und falle auf einen dubiosen Ernährungsexperten rein. Ich lege mich mit einem Klinik-Macho an und lerne schließlich Strategien, die mein Leben für immer veränderten. Martin Gommel ist Autor beim Grimme-prämierten Online-Magazin Krautreporter und schildert eindrucksvoll seine persönlichen Erfahrungen mit Depressionen, stellt sie in den gesellschaftlichen Kontext, gibt Rat.