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An attractive, highly successful Beverly Hills entertainment lawyer, Terri Cheney had been battling debilitating bipolar disorder for the better part of her life-and concealing a pharmacy's worth of prescription drugs meant to stabilize her moods and make her "normal." In explosive bursts of prose that mirror the devastating mania and extreme despair of her illness, Cheney describes her roller-coaster existence with shocking honesty, giving brilliant...
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"Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten. Something about her caused people to react in a way she didn't understand. She suspected it was because she didn't feel things the way other kids did. Emotions like fear, guilt, and empathy eluded her. For the most part, she felt nothing. And she didn't like the way that "nothing" felt. She did her best to pretend she was like everyone else, but the constant pressure...
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I was diagnosed with adult ADHD at the age of 40. It's genetic and environmental, and I've had it along with tics since childhood, but I've endured it, studied, worked, and lived with it, and after two sessions with a psychiatrist, I was relieved to find out that I had adult ADHD.I was relieved to know that I could stop running and rest, that I had been sick all my life, that there were parts of my life that I couldn't understand and explain to myself,...
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Do your struggle with codependency in relationships or otherwise that make your life suck?
Do you want to muster up courage to trust yourself and set boundaries in your relationships?
Do you want to hear more of your inner voice and make decisions instead of becoming emotional slave to your codependent partner?
Do you want to know how to stop being codependent?
If you said yes to the above questions, then you've arrive at the right place.
Of course,...
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This book is based on the author's experience with ADHD and giftedness, as well as his research and opinions on books about giftedness.While ADHD may be different and unusual from the average person, giftedness is a brain structure that differentiates between the normal and the abnormal, the genius and the gifted, the semi-gifted and the gifted.I'm talking about being a gifted person who has different capabilities and values than others.This is an...
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Surviving with ADHD.I felt like I had a problem and sought psychological counseling and psychoanalysis, but there was a point that couldn't be resolved despite my efforts. I couldn't understand what the problem was and couldn't grasp it, and people criticized me and misunderstood me, making it difficult for me to socialize. It was only when I knocked on the door of psychiatry that I received a diagnosis of depression and ADHD and have been receiving...
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Having depression doesn't mean that life as you know it is over. Not only can you survive if you have depression, but you can also thrive! You just need to know how. If you are looking for a battle plan, look no further. I have put together this easy-to-follow booklet with techniques that have saved my life. These techniques are easy to remember and use when you need them the most. And no matter what, please don't give up! I've been to the...
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Sue grew up in Northern Ireland during the "Troubles", From an early stage in life, she went through many traumas, as she grew up there was a lot of abuse and lived through the years of terrorism in Northern Ireland brought its struggles. As a child she came close to death on two separate occasions having been caught up in bomb attacks. As an adult, after training to be a fitness instructor and managing a gym, Sue joined the Ambulance Service and...
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LOOK! This is the way it is is my life story being told casual, honest, and raw. My passion has always been people. I'm a lover of life. I live for the thrill. I always have and always will. However, that has not always been a good thing, especially in my early young adult years when I thought I was invincible and knew it all. Like every eighteen-year-old that leaves home and thinks they're ready for what the world has out there for them, yeah right,...
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Dedicatoria: A las Almas Valientes que Navegan la TormentaA los corazones resilientes y espíritus perseverantes, Este libro está dedicado a cada alma valiente que se despierta cada día con el peso del mundo descansando sobre sus hombros, pero encuentra la fuerza para seguir adelante. Ustedes, los héroes anónimos de nuestro mundo, quienes enfrentan las batallas invisibles de la mente con valentía y determinación inquebrantable, son la fuerza...
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There's more to life. We can round the world within a few days but its ways are never understood, after keen observation and findings, I came across a lot of collected original ideas from individuals who had something to add up to this book to make it a complete edition so that it helps other people around the world, especially this era of people with full of stressed minds.
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Mental health can have a significant impact on an individual's overall well-being and quality of life. Poor mental health can lead to a range of negative effects, including:Emotional distress: Mental health problems can cause significant emotional distress, such as feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. These emotions can be overwhelming and may affect an individual's ability to function in their daily life.Physical symptoms: Mental health problems...
13) Manic Wars
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Trina Ann Pion's 300 page semi-autobiographical novel, Manic Wars, tells the story of Christina Wars, a single mother in the midst of a manic bipolar episode. While in and out of the mental hospital, Christina finds herself getting sicker and losing touch with reality until psychosis takes over her whole life and she is arrested for the most bizarre crime. Christina finds herself not only fighting for her freedom but also fighting for her safety...
14) Conquering PTSD
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Do you have PTSD, but therapy hasn't helped? Has it maybe even made it worse? This groundbreaking new PTSD book, written in plain english, will help you understand how PTSD forms in the first place, and how to finally conquer it.You'll walk through actual patient experiences as Dr. Hans Watson explains to his patient how the patient's PTSD was created, and helps him overcome it.Dr. Watson is not only a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive study...
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"Understanding Schizophrenia: A Simplified Guide" is a comprehensive, yet accessible resource designed to demystify one of the most complex and often misunderstood mental health disorders. Written with clarity and empathy.The book begins with an exploration of what schizophrenia is, debunking common myths and misconceptions. It delves into the history of how schizophrenia has been viewed and treated over the years, providing a context for current...
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This book provides comprehensive information and support for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It covers a range of topics including ADHD symptoms and diagnosis, strategies for improving focus and attention, time management and organization tips, managing emotions, building social skills and relationships, education and employment, mental health and well-being, medications, alternative and complementary treatments,...
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Boredom: How To Overcome Feeling Bored Discover Over 100 Proven Ways To Beat Apathy You know that feeling of boredom, apathy, or lack of interest are killers. Life is meant to be lived but at some point in time, we all suffer from fatigue, indifference, lethargy and monotony. The sheer tedium of life can make us feel detached from what is going on around us. With a global pandemic and several lockdowns, this has made the situation much worse for...
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Overcoming PTSD and Finding Healing is a self-help book that aims to guide readers through the process of overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and finding a path towards healing.The book begins by explaining what PTSD is, how it affects individuals, and the common symptoms associated with it. It also delves into the different types of traumas that can cause PTSD, such as combat, sexual assault, and natural disasters.The following chapters...
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"Understanding ADHD: A Simplified Guide" is an insightful book authored by a family doctor, aimed at demystifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for a broad audience, including healthcare professionals, educators, parents, and individuals with ADHD. This guide provides a comprehensive yet easily digestible overview of ADHD, a condition often surrounded by misconceptions and stigma.The book starts by defining ADHD, describing its core...
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