Self Disorder

In an age where self-esteem is seen as essential to mental health, we are seeing unprecedented rises in mental health difficulties from depression anxiety, eating disorders and many others. Is there not a dichotomy at play here? Is self-esteem (i.e., 'I live for my rating') a reality at all or simply a myth we are all buying into? In this audiobook best-selling author Harry Barry challenges the conventional wisdom and explores why the terms self-acceptance, self-respect and self-actualisation are more helpful in developing positive mental health.

In this inspiring collection of true stories, author Danielle Gary shares the joys and challenges of raising a child with autism, weaving together threads of humor, heartache, and hope to create a beautiful tapestry of family life. From the moment she received her son's autism diagnosis, Danielle felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of therapy hours, medical jargon, and conflicting advice. With candor and compassion, she shares how she navigated this complex landscape, shedding light on the joys, frustrations, and unexpected lessons that come with raising a child on the spectrum.

Olivia "Liv" Blakley knows how important it is to look good. Her father is running for governor, and Liv will be making public appearances with her family. Liv has an image to uphold - to her maybe boyfriend, to the new friends who suddenly welcome her into their circle, and to the public, who loves to find fault on social media. Liv's sunny, charming facade hides a dark inner voice that will settle for nothing less than perfection. No matter who she has to give up to get there. No matter what she has to lose to do it.

Living with OCD is not for sissies. J.J. Keeler proves that. From her fears of the bomb in her teddy bear to her fear of running over innocent pedestrians, to her fear that she has caused a strangulation, she tells her story in a way that allows us to see inside her disease and to see that she has not lost her sense of humor. This light-hearted yet serious and comforting look at OCD lets some light into the closet of sufferers. This book is for those with OCD or who love someone with OCD, and for those who would like to know what it’s like to live with the daily challenges of OCD.

Severe anxiety affects a huge number of women in pregnancy and the postnatal period, making a challenging time even more difficult. You may be suffering from uncontrollable worries about pregnancy and birth, distressing intrusive thoughts of accidental or deliberate harm to the baby, or fears connected to traumatic experiences. This practical self-help guide provides an active route out of feeling anxious. Step-by-step, the book teaches you to apply cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques in the particular context of pregnancy and becoming a new parent.

Embracing Fear as a Catalyst for Growth takes you on a transformative journey through the fears that often hold us back—fear of failure, vulnerability, conflict, and even success. But what if fear isn’t the enemy? What if it’s the very thing you need to step into your true potential? In this book, mental health professional Sage Everest shares personal stories and practical wisdom to help you confront fear head-on. Through relatable experiences, thought-provoking exercises, and powerful insights, you’ll learn to embrace fear as a guide, not an obstacle.

Overthinking has become a silent epidemic in today's fast-paced, information-heavy world, leaving many of us paralyzed by indecision, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. This transformative guide offers a compassionate and actionable roadmap to help you break free from the cycle of overthinking and regain your mental clarity. Combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and self-compassion strategies, this book provides a holistic approach to understanding and overcoming overthinking.

Wendy Tamis Robbins offers a window into the mental illness of an all-star athlete, Ivy League-graduate, and successful attorney. At just six years old, Wendy’s first panic attack sparked a 40-year struggle with a variety of anxiety disorders. Avoiding anything that could trigger her symptoms, she retreats into a box to contain and hide her condition. After years of living in the prison she originally constructed as her safe place, Wendy is no longer willing to limit her life to accommodate her disorders.

The transformative mind-model for performing under stress and making pressure your advantage. Used by the planet’s top performers. In Performance Under Pressure, forensic psychiatrist Dr Ceri Evans gives you the tools to take control of the moment. Beat doubt, worry, regret and burnout with simple mind techniques and discover the secret of how to be ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’. No one is immune to pressure. We all fall victim to its effects in the same ways. But pressure is misunderstood.

This nonfiction self-help book for young listeners with disordered eating and body-image problems delivers real talk about eating disorders and body image, tools and information for recovery, and suggestions for dealing with the media messages that contribute so much to disordered eating.

Author Hattie Cooper, the blogger behind The Anxious Girl's Guide to Dating, knows anxiety. She has lived with generalized anxiety disorder for years. Hattie shares immediate, easy-to-use strategies for tackling your social anxiety disorder and creating healthy habits. Featuring expert advice from foreword writer and registered psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, the tools in this book will help you beat your anxiety and reveal your most confident self.

Because You Matter delivers the perfect blend of self-help and inspiration. Childhood and emotional trauma drive shame and powerlessness deep into the psyche. This audiobook dares you to take ownership of your value, cast off shame, and become who you were born to be through the power of love. Salted between chapters are stories from 10 interviews that reach across the differences of faith, age, gender, and race. These men and women range from millennials to baby boomers. Each one, challenged with trauma, courageously took ownership of their lives and triumphed.

In Good Enough: Believing Beautiful Through Trauma, Through Life, Through Disorder, author Carly Newberg reveals what it’s like to live with her “monsters” - the insidious voices inside her head that insist she isn’t worthy - and her journey toward overcoming them. Drawing on her faith and authors such as Dr. Anita Johnston, Don Richard Riso, and Mark Nepo, Carly encourages listeners to shed their masks and enter the world as they are while embracing both their flaws and strengths.

I can’t face this. No one understands how hard it is for me. Sound familiar? Thoughts such as these can trigger us to feel anxious, stupid, upset and frustrated. We have choices. We can blame ourselves and others, avoid certain situations and worry. Or we can acknowledge our thoughts and feelings and take our power back from anxiety by facing it with understanding, courage and compassion. This audiobook offers hope to people who struggle with anxiety, as well as to those who support them.

Did you know that insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, with 30 percent of adults experiencing short-term insomnia? Stress is the number one reason people report a lack of sleep. We have countless thoughts, worries, and anxieties that can make it very difficult to get some quality shut-eye. Sleep medications can help us, to a point. But they often come with unwanted side effects in both the short and long term, ultimately damaging our mental and physical health. Affirmations are a natural strategy that have the power to transform our lives.

Firstly, I want you to understand that you are not alone in this situation! From time to time, all of us have a hard time falling asleep. Secondly, I want you to realize that you have fallen victim to something that you are not fully aware of, as this is often the case for insomnia. With this audiobook you will experience the great power of hypnosis. The power of hypnosis is so strong that it can change underlying beliefs and fears that you are not aware of.

In Body Confident You, Body Confident Kid, psychologist Dr. Charlotte Ord provides easy-to-follow, evidence-based guidance for helping your children develop positive body image, and for freeing yourself from deeply entrenched body-based anxieties. Her plan covers building appreciation of all body types, considered use of language, developing strong self-esteem, navigating social media and the advertising environment, making movement fun and much more.

With my eyes closed and Alex's core friends all around me, it was like I'd become my big sister, or something just as good. And so who cared if they were calling it Alex's party? One thing I knew: it would be remembered as mine. Alex has it all - brains, beauty, popularity, and a dangerously hot boyfriend. Her little sister Thea wants it all, and she's stepped up her game to get it. Even if it means spinning the truth to win the attention she deserves.

If you’re tired of being told just to get on with it – even by yourself! – this book is for you. In The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit Coach and Podcaster, Kate Moryoussef shares the psychology and science behind the challenges faced by women with ADHD and lays out a roadmap for you to uncover your authentic self.

Break free from narcissistic abuse, reclaim your self-esteem, and restore confidence, no matter how long you've suffered. Are you trapped in a cycle of narcissistic torment? Does the memory of manipulation haunt you, leaving you lost and overwhelmed? Do you long to be free to grow and confident, free from narcissistic control? Being a victim of narcissistic behavior is devastating, but you’re not alone. Studies suggest 6.2% of people have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), causing widespread emotional distress.