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Laura Canty is a new mum. She has her beautiful baby boy, Arthur, and a wonderful husband. She has new mum friends on the local WhatsApp group, and everyone in her life is supportive and happy for her. But Laura doesn't see it this way. In the weeks since her baby was born, like one in five women, Laura has developed post-natal depression. In fact, she has decided that the only way out of her current situation is for her to kill herself or her baby.

In Companions in the Darkness, Diana Gruver looks back into church history and finds depression in the lives of some of our most beloved saints, including Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, Mother Teresa, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Without trying to diagnose these figures from a distance, Gruver tells their stories in fresh ways, taking from each a particular lesson that can encourage or guide those who suffer today. Drawing on her own experience with depression, Gruver offers a wealth of practical wisdom both for those in the darkness and those who care for them.

"What if the suffering that we call depression contains experiences and lessons without which we cannot be fully alive?" This is one of the many startling questions that Giving Up Without Giving Up invites us to ask ourselves. Depression seems to be a contemporary epidemic, a condition understandably feared and avoided by all. Yet this book explores the possibility that we have much to learn from the desert times in our lives, when it feels as though we are losing everything, most of all any sense of who we are.

Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.

Whether you have bipolar, know someone who does, or you're a mental health professional, this book will help you see that there is light, even when things feel hopeless, and give you the tools you need to win the war with bipolar.

My journey with mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder, has woven itself throughout my life for 40 years. Whether it was active, or dormant, it has always lurked in the shadows. But, this illness, like any illness, can be managed and maintained.This story is particularly relevant for today's society. It is our charge to know a segment of our society who, for the most part, is misunderstood. When the Brakes Fail provides a forum for understanding the myths, the injustices, and the stigma of mental illness.

This audiobook displays and talks about the potential impacts of age and sexual orientation on the subtypes of narcissism, emotions, emotion regulation difficulties, and mental prosperity; the factors related with emotions, emotion regulation difficulties, and mental prosperity; and the intervening job of emotions and emotion regulation difficulties between the subtypes of narcissism and mental prosperity.

In a world where mental health is more important than ever, this audiobook offers practical advice and support for those seeking to improve their well-being. Filled with expert insights and real-life examples, it is an essential guide to understanding mental health. From overcoming anxiety and depression to building healthy habits and relationships, it provides valuable tools for anyone looking to take control of their mental health. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, it offers a refreshing perspective on mental health and encourages listeners to prioritize their own well-being.

In this mind-twisting tale based on real events, Fendi Jane Hathaway, an individual with schizoaffective disorder, writes down her feelings and what she experiences with mental illness inside a deep, dark diary. Throughout the story, you'll find that schizophrenia isn't what meets the eye. In fact, schizophrenia isn't what people make it at all.

Unlock the mysteries of psilocybin mushrooms in this definitive guide that takes you from ancient shamanic rituals to modern clinical trials. Discover how "magic mushrooms" have captivated cultures, scientists, and policymakers alike. Explore their groundbreaking potential in treating mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

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.”

Being diagnosed with bipolar disorder was like losing my flight plan. It was as if my destination and alternate airports had disappeared. My engines were on fire during the height of my first full-blown manic episode and I was certain that a crash was imminent. An emergency was declared. To my surprise I learned that I had on board with me the love and support of family and friends. In the end I landed safe and sound, just not where I had intended. I was never able to make a career out of flying. Having worked four commercial pilot jobs as a flight instructor and charter pilot, I now know that those years were the beginning of unrecognized signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder. I was too restless to stay at one job long enough to be truly prepared for the next.

Discover some of Atlas’s dark times – from her attempted suicide at age 14 to serious car accidents and chronic illness – situations that threw her deep into despair and depression. Explore your perceptions about what depression really is and what triggers it. Discover new and empowering strategies for saying “no” to falling down into depression and ways to get life back into your own hands.

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.

Are you bombarded by a constant media feed of global terrorism, war, and rising unemployment rates - and by a mind-numbing array of ads that urge you to "ask your doctor" about the newest anti-anxiety medications? If it sometimes feels as if this country is having a collective anxiety attack, then you won't be surprised to learn that more than 19 million Americans suffer from some form of acute anxiety.

is an audiobook that provides information to any person suffering from depression. Written by Heather Rose, the book contains support and help needed by a person to take control over their lives.

Women are as prone to ADHD as men, and the struggle with the symptoms is unending. Women are more prone to emotional imbalance, and ADHD worsens it. The good news is you can overcome your most frustrating symptoms of ADHD with more tailored assistance. Using this workbook, you can make your life more organized and successful by keeping the move-forward momentum and removing every obstacle that ADHD causes on your way to your best self.

Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike. Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditation instructor.

Madness and genius are often said to be close bedfellows, although the link between the two is little understood. Chris Joseph has known both extremes, and in The Golden Straitjacket, he lays bare his struggle with bipolar disorder and the condition's pendulum-like swing between creative dynamism and dark despair. The 66 stories or "manicdotes" can be enjoyed together or in isolation - they tell the tale of an extraordinary man whose struggle to overcome physical and mental obstacles will be an inspiration to anyone facing the stigma of physical disability and mental illness.

¿Te ha pasado que...? Una nueva mirada a esas situaciones que "atormentan" tu vida, es un libro que te ayudará a enfocar desde un ángulo más positivo, aquellas situaciones dolorosas de tu presente, pasado o futuro y aprenderás a superarlas positivamente. Te ayudará a superar la tristeza, el miedo, el dolor, la ansiedad, la angustia; te ayudará a entenderte, a perdonarte, a comprender y perdonar a los demás, pese al dolor que su presencia o ausencia te pudieron generar.