Mental Illness Recovery

Six months after the fall of The Program, ex-handler Michael Realm is struggling with his guilt. After all, he was instrumental in erasing the memories of several patients - including one he claimed to love. With a lifetime of regret stretched before him, Realm vows to set things right.

Alfredo Zotti, a professional musician and bipolar survivor with a university degree in social anthropology and three years study of psychology, provides an introduction to music theory with specific case studies of applications for Alzheimer's, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and other issues.

The SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment) program addresses three key processes that can be derailed by developmental trauma—somatic regulation, trauma processing, and attachment-building—and uses movement and sensation to target the neurological structures that support emotional and behavioral regulation.

After coming out and describing the abuse in "The Journey," this was followed by the emotional recovery in "In Search of...?" With "Erased and Unwanted," this discusses the after-effects of the abuse, the bullying, and the mental damage it did. This is a "journey" of recovery and a battle to get well from mental illness. The subjects of Borderline Personality Disorder and severe CPTSD are the main subjects. Several times, instances are repeated, yet from different aspects in regards to the question. Personal writings, poems, and letters are added at the end. Quotes from articles and music ...

If you are mildly stressed, have anxiety, or are further down the rabbit hole with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges, or if you want advice on how to take your life, success, and happiness to the next level, Mental Health–Mental Peace is a resource that can travel with you as you continue to grow or stumble and can be relied upon to support mental health, giving you the tools to lead a happier, more fulfilling life.

A comprehensive book on finding freedom from psychiatric drugs with the following chapters: My Story How? Why? Understanding the System Alternatives Gathering Resources and Support Withdrawal After Un-Diagnosis: Finding Your Own Language For Your Suffering Turning Trauma Into Medicine Supporting the Body Connecting with the Worldwide Movement Finding Meaningful Work (or creating your own) Going Public, Being Known Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One Surviving Deaths of Comrades Supporting Others Without Interfering, Accepting Others Where They Are, and ...

Anne M. Fletcher is a trusted New York Times best-selling health and medical writer who visited 15 addiction treatment centers - from outpatient programs for the indigent to famous celebrity rehabs; from the sites of renowned 12-step centers to several unconventional programs - to find out what really happens. What she reveals ranges from inspirational to irresponsible and, in some cases, potentially dangerous.

Childhood trauma, mental illness, addiction, and incarceration are far too common in the US today. Recovery from even one of these issues is challenging, yet many people live with the stark reality of more than one of these circumstances every day. Our systems of care offer some help, but sometimes even the best programs don't yield lasting results. What does a person do when medication, therapy, drug treatment, and support groups are ultimately ineffective for them?

You survived a stroke, but now you’re dealing with the painful uncertainty, anxiety, and depression left in its wake. You’re ready to take control and take back your mental health—you just need a little help. You never had this level of anxiety or depression before, but your stroke changed everything. That was my story, too. Until I reached my breaking point and had to get help.

Miriam tried for most of her life to hide her mental illness. She hoped that if she pretended it didn't exist, nobody else would notice it either. That didn't happen. Unexplainable rage attacks, persistent intrusive thoughts and a recurring overwhelming despair are difficult to hide. Working as an x-ray technologist through Covid-19 contributed to her declining mental health. In a desperate attempt to numb the pain and cheer herself up she reached for what society endorses as the ultimate relaxant: wine.

From Hell to Hope: A Memoir of Addiction and Mental Illness takes you on a visceral journey with Kate, from the confusion of her teenage years to the fragile beauty of motherhood. Witness her battle with addiction and bipolar disorder, the desperate lows that threatened to consume her, and the flickering moments of hope that fueled her fight.

This is the story of Ame, an unusual girl with a tendency to fall for all the wrong ones. Her abduction was foretold by the voices in her head. She has the same light in her eyes that marks them.

Daphne is a young woman with a troubled past. With her in the sanitarium are a strange collection of people who both hinder and help her as she tries to heal from an abusive childhood. Glen, the protector. Theodore, the wise. Stuart, the paranoid. Violet, the nymphomaniac. Pet Shop, the zookeeper. Shy Boy, the drooler. And Andie, the therapist who finally reaches through to Daphne. A story with sadness, horror, comedy, hate, love and redemption. The novel contains some humorous moments to lighten the story. It is a story about the redemptive power of love and the strength of the human ...

Simple, imaginative activities and expressive therapies designed for caregivers to engage and connect with people living with dementia. Finding the creativity in the journey through dementia is a challenge millions of people face. One in three Americans knows someone with the disease. This practical book offers caregivers hands-on ideas for meaningful, creative activities they can do with their patients, family members, or friends who have dementia.

You Are Not Alone is an authoritative yet compassionate guide to managing mental health challenges. The book will seek to answer the questions individuals have from their first recognition that something is wrong, through diagnosis and treatment, and into the process of building and sustaining meaningful lives in recovery. Through personal stories and anecdotes, You Are Not Alone will also address the feelings of isolation and shame that many family members face as they watch their loved ones struggle.

Crises Happen... Will You Be Ready? Crises affect people on many different levels, including psychological well-being. The 2004/2009 tsunamis, hurricanes Rita and Katrina, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are among events continuing to affect millions of lives daily. Potential events like Avian and Swine Flu pandemics, global warming/climate change and threats of spreading unrest in the Middle East are concerns weighing heavily on all. Planning and coordination are important components of responses to crises, disasters, and critical incidents. Resilience, recovery from crises, community ...

Journey to the Center of the Heart is the story of a journey from hell to paradise-and an example of how God is in the business of giving people second chances.From the Tomb of the Sleeper through Daring Dive Rock and finally to Keeping Heart Cove, you'll find encouragement and hope as you travel with John. The road to this island paradise was far from smooth. After a childhood involving domestic violence abuse and alcoholism, John quickly broke both of his early vows: never drink alcohol and never get divorced. Two DUI's and two divorces later, he allowed God to change his life's course ...

Divided into quintets, Up from the Downtrodden offers the possibility of hope to anyone feeling hopeless in the world today. The poems within, culled from a period of inspiration and resurgence after more than a decade of hopeless struggling and despair, honor both the darkness and the light. There is a chance, when the two are integrated, to turn what is bitter in life, sweet. ‘heavy metals’dissociative staring at the wall again they turned up the volume zero calorie heavy metals to defend against they demons

There is a lot that you can do to free yourself from the pangs of long COVID. You can take back your life and regain your control over it. You might be wondering how, but that is why this book was written - to guide you on how to regain control over the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of your life after a COVID-19 illness.