Mental Pain

Harnessing Fear and Pain: A Transformative Guide to Personal Growth and Resilience Unlock the Power Within You to Overcome Adversity and Thrive. Fear and pain are universal human experiences. They can paralyze us, pushing us into survival mode—or they can be transformed into potent forces for personal growth and resilience. In "Harnessing Fear and Pain", Sky Benson, a seasoned expert in self-defense, martial arts, and alternative medicine, offers a powerful guide to navigating life’s challenges with courage and wisdom. Drawing on cutting-edge research, decades of training, and real-...

Few people will easily admit to taking pleasure in the misfortunes of others. But who doesn't enjoy it when an arrogant but untalented contestant is humiliated on American Idol, or when the embarrassing vice of a self-righteous politician is exposed, or even when an envied friend suffers a small setback? The truth is that joy in someone else's pain - known by the German word schadenfreude - permeates our society.

Silent treatment is one of the most devastating acts from a narcissist when his or her lover is falling in love with them. The narcissist uses this tactic to create a conflict of "supply and demand". The narcissist love bombs and supplies his lovers for a time period until he has no more to give or until he gets bored with his partner. Then he pushes the partner away and returns to fulfill his own desires while the partner is away.

Traumatic experiences happen to nearly everyone, at some time, in some form. The aftereffects—depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, insomnia, and more—can affect us for years or even a lifetime. But the brokenness following a traumatic event is never a life sentence. We are all changed by trauma, but we do not have to be defined by it.

Ketamine: A Beginner’s Guide – What You Should Know Before Starting Treatment Unlock the mysteries of ketamine — a drug with a fascinating past, powerful medical potential, and a complex reputation. Whether you’re considering ketamine treatment, intrigued by its unique effects, or curious about its place in medicine and culture, this guide offers a clear, comprehensive introduction. From its origins as a battlefield anesthetic for Vietnam War soldiers to its breakthrough use in treating depression and chronic pain, ketamine’s story is as remarkable as its effects. Learn how ...

If you experience recurrent suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. Many people experience mild to strong suicidal thoughts at some point in life. For some people, the thoughts don’t last long; but for others, the thoughts can be cyclical and seem to never go away. If you experience regular thoughts of suicide, this 30 day mindfulness guide may be of help. This mindfulness workbook is designed to be a supportive and empowering resource for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Whether you're just beginning to seek help or have been on this healing journey for a while, this program will...

Adult Sons of Narcissistic Fathers is a compassionate, informative, and practical guide designed specifically for men who are grappling with the lasting effects of having a narcissistic father. This book delves into the unique challenges faced by sons of narcissistic fathers, offering a safe space to explore the impact of narcissistic abuse on self-worth, trust, and the ability to form meaningful connections.

Transform your body awareness, alleviate stress, and achieve pain relief in just 28 days—even if you've been struggling for years to find a routine that fits into your busy life. 🧘✨ Do your chaotic on-the-go days leave you overwhelmed, causing your health and well-being to fall by the wayside? 🤯📉 Are stress and chronic pain stealing your joy and productivity, leaving you yearning for relief at the end of each day? 😫 Have past attempts at complex exercises left you feeling defeated and unchanged, despite your sincerest efforts? 🏋️👎 If any of these resonate with you, ...

This lucid, compassionate audiobook has introduced tens of thousands of listeners to expressive writing, a simple yet powerful self-help technique grounded in scientific research. Leading experts James W. Pennebaker and Joshua M. Smyth describe how taking just a few minutes to write about deeply felt personal experiences or problems may help improve our mental and physical health.

Are you struggling to remember the power you hold within? Is your past playing games with your mind? Do you feel incomplete, a void inside? For the author, she experienced an all-encompassing darkness and feelings of unworthiness that seemed impossible to escape. Each day was a battle, with the haunting thought that dying might be the only way out. Yet, in the midst of pain, a glimmer of hope emerged. Through the transformative practices of spirituality and self-help techniques, healing and wholeness were found. She shares her story, personal struggles, realizations, and how she integrated ...

Binding Pleasure and Pain I am Dr. Jennifer Palmer, a psychiatrist, and I am here at the Northwest Penitentiary to meet with the notorious and brutal inmate, Jeremy Miller. Jeremy is brought to me naked and in chains. He is huge and muscular. I must admit that I have difficulty focusing on his face. The guards leave, and it is just us. I need to gain his trust, but I’m not quite ready to unlock the chains. We compromise and to put us on even footing; I take off my clothes. But I know I must unchain him to prove he can trust me. As soon as he’s loose, his mouth is on mine and his hands ...

In They Can't Find Anything Wrong!, Dr. David Clarke shares a life-changing approach to Stress Illness that is based on detailed interviews with and successful treatment of over 7000 patients. Tens of millions of people with Stress Illness are usually unaware of the nature or degree of the stress responsible for their symptoms. Unfortunately, few physicians are formally trained to detect and manage this problem.

Are you often confused by a whirlwind of painful emotions that feel unbearable? Do you exist in a constant state of fear and anxiety—always expecting the worst when something goes wrong? Do you find yourself behaving in ways that don't reflect your values and beliefs? If so, you aren't alone. If you feel like your thoughts and feelings have turned against you, this workbook can help you take charge of your emotions—and your life. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a powerful method for healing the psychological and emotional pain standing between you and a more fulfilling life.

In a world increasingly dominated by synthetic medication and fast-paced living, many of us are turning back to our roots. The age-old practice of using herbal remedies is enjoying a renaissance as people seek natural alternatives for better health and wellness. We find ourselves surrounded by a plethora of options for self-care, and exploring the realm of herbs offers us an opportunity to reconnect with nature and our own innate healing capabilities. Herbal remedies encompass a wide range of plants and natural substances used for healing purposes. These remedies have been employed for ...

Built for Freedom is a no-holds-barred look at the root of all this suffering and the way I’ve found to leave it behind without having to turn your life into an unpaid career of therapy, recovery, and healing. The stories inside are an invitation to quit the fight and finally enjoy your birthright of freedom. Because you are already built for it.

If you are a person of color who has experienced repeated trauma from the toxic stress of—discrimination, racialized violence, racial stigmatization, traumatic grief, legacies of intergenerational trauma, poverty, sexual trauma, interpersonal violence, or the remnants of colonial and historical trauma—you may struggle with feelings of anger, rage, mistrust, fear, anxiety, depression, or shame. You may feel unsafe or uncomfortable in your own body, or find it difficult to build and keep close relationships. Sometimes you may feel alone in your pain. But you are not alone.

Some of us have been in emotional pain for so long, it is our way of life. We learn to live in constant pain. The pain becomes who we are, and this is when we begin to lose parts of ourselves. Words Are Art: See The World Through My Eyes is about releasing that pain in the form of words. After all, if you don’t set yourself free, then how will you ever heal?

This essential guide, written by an expert in pediatric pain management, is the practical, accessible, and comprehensive resource that families and caregivers have been waiting for. It offers in-the-moment strategies for managing a child’s pain along with expert advice for fostering long-term comfort and is the foremost resource for parents and caregivers seeking ways to help their child increase comfort and overcome chronic pain.

Are you ready to transform your life and create the future you’ve always dreamed of? Curb Your Thoughts: How To Create The Future You Need, Heal The Pain Of Unworthiness, Overcome Negative Life Patterns And Live An Authentic Life is the life-changing 6th book by Winsome Campbell, written for anyone yearning to break free from fear, anxiety, self-doubt, and the chains of a painful past. With her signature conversational and empowering style, Winsome delivers actionable tools, transformative exercises, and heart-stirring insights that promise to inspire immediate change. This book is a game...

What happens when training becomes more than transformation—and turns into addiction? Pumped and Broken is a raw, unflinching exploration of the hidden world behind bodybuilding’s stage-ready smiles and perfectly lit selfies. Pulling back the curtain on a subculture obsessed with control, authoritatively written chapters dissect the cost of chasing muscle at all costs—from isolation and injury to hormonal collapse and identity erosion. This is not a celebration of discipline. It’s an exposé of dysfunction. Through the lens of competition prep, steroid cycles, orthorexia, and post-...