Download or read book Bipolar Dreams written by Kylie Arias and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of poetry attempts to describe into words the complexities of Bipolar Disorder showing the dichotomy between the nightmares and dreams of waking and sleep. Bipolar Disorder is a mental illness always effecting the nights and days, consuming every thought. My poems try to convey the expansive range of feelings, while conveying how Bipolar Disorder distorts everything.

Download or read book Dreams from a Bipolar Mind written by Jacob Barton and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poet Jacob Barton has always and will always be bipolar but was diagnosed in April of 2012. Writing out the dreams and conversations he has while in a manic or depressed mood has taken the form of poetry. The poems in this collection were written through the ups and downs of Bipolar Disorder, and are a roadmap to Barton's life. By sharing his words with the world, Barton hopes he can help other people with mental disorders to unlock and release the thoughts that create a pain no one else can understand.

Download or read book Blue Dreams written by Lauren Slater and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The explosive story of the discovery and development of psychiatric medications, as well as the science and the people behind their invention, told by a riveting writer and psychologist who shares her own experience with the highs and lows of psychiatric drugs. Although one in five Americans now takes at least one psychotropic drug, the fact remains that nearly seventy years after doctors first began prescribing them, not even their creators understand exactly how or why these drugs work -- or don't work -- on what ails our brains. Lauren Slater's revelatory account charts psychiatry's journey from its earliest drugs, Thorazine and lithium, up through Prozac and other major antidepressants of the present. Blue Dreams also chronicles experimental treatments involving Ecstasy, magic mushrooms, the most cutting-edge memory drugs, placebos, and even neural implants. In her thorough analysis of each treatment, Slater asks three fundamental questions: how was the drug born, how does it work (or fail to work), and what does it reveal about the ailments it is meant to treat? Fearlessly weaving her own intimate experiences into comprehensive and wide-ranging research, Slater narrates a personal history of psychiatry itself. In the process, her powerful and groundbreaking exploration casts modern psychiatry's ubiquitous wonder drugs in a new light, revealing their ability to heal us or hurt us, and proving an indispensable resource not only for those with a psychotropic prescription but for anyone who hopes to understand the limits of what we know about the human brain and the possibilities for future treatments.

Download or read book Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping written by Susan Johnson and published by Indigo Sea Press. This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bipolar is a condition which is affecting thousands of Americans. Susie Johnson's book takes you inside the world of bipolar, letting you see what life is really like on the other side of the rainbow. Susie Johnson's memoir is a must read for anyone who wants to share the inside life of a bipolar person and her family. She tells the raw story. A definitive book about her roller coaster life in today's world.

Download or read book Victim of Dreams written by Jeremy Gluck and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I've read your book and I am impressed - and obviously I relate. I hope it sells well because I am sure it will help many people." - By Katy-Sara Culling, The Bipolar Foundation Description Novelist, poet and musician Jeremy Gluck draws on his experiences of growing up in post-War Canada in a breath-takingly beautiful and poignant account of his battle with bipolar disorder (manic depression). He contrasts a depiction of his descent into depression and madness with the narrative innocence of his childhood. Victim of Dreams can help others to understand what it is like to develop, have and/or survive a severe and enduring mental health condition. More than anything else service users want empathy: Manuals and guides are essential, good medical support crucial, medication crucial of course, but those with serious MH conditions are so plagued by feeling misunderstood and isolated that empathy is the key. Exploring in anecdotal and lay terms the genetic and environmental genesis of the disorder in me, the book is written in a highly professional literary style, including vivid memoir and especially penetrating accounts of depression and manic delusion - drawn largely from journals kept at the time and therefore vivid in their evocation of mania and depression - and is a new kind of survivor book that eschews "misery" for memory and asks, again and again, searching questions about the nature of our lives, minds, memory and capacity to endure what is, after all, a part of ourselves seemingly set to destroy another, more benign part. The book is in three parts or ""lives."" The first part is my innocence, when the illness lies dormant but shadowing. In the second part, I wrestle with madness as the illness reveals itself. Coming from a more balanced and objective viewpoint, in the final part I review both having brought myself back. I can now show myself as someone different, neither the innocent nor the madman, and importantly not the person I have been accused of being. About the AuthorI am 49, an expatriate Canadian with a background in the arts, now working in the voluntary sector in Wales as a mental health information and research worker. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2002. My lifelong experience as a published writer/author has equipped me ideally to write an insightful literary account of my life leveraged to the impact upon it of the illness, my eventual diagnosis and coda heralding my recovery.

Download or read book Forty Four Gals and Bipolar Ii written by Josef Beckon and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the gals I’ve met in my lifetime have surprised me. Throughout most of my teenage years, they were entirely a mystery to me. Finally, late in high school and then in college, I got some glimmering of their nature. That’s where most of my first stories begin. I hope to do justice to all the gals—from girlfriends, to just friends, to a great teacher, to a very poor one, to my wife and daughters, and to quite a few more. I’ve also included seven short bipolar dreams, which imagery can be fun to interpret, especially if you’ve ever been manic. Also included are ten bipolar stories, ranging from the first one about depression to the ones about hypomania and then to full-blown mania.

Download or read book Tell Me Your Dreams written by Sidney Sheldon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somebody was watching her She had read about stalkers, but they belonged in a different, faraway world. She had no idea who it could be, who would want to harm her. She was trying desperately not to panic, but lately her sleep had been filled with nightmares, and she had awakened each morning with a feeling of impending doom. Thus begins Sidney Sheldon's chilling new novel, Tell Me Your Dreams. Three beautiful young women are suspected of committing a series of brutal murders. The police make an arrest that leads to one of the most bizarre murder trials of the century. Based on actual events, Sheldon's novel races from London to Rome to the city of Quebec to San Francisco, with a climax that will leave the reader stunned.

Download or read book Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder written by Julie A. Fast and published by Balance. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder is a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives. Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and multiple prescriptions. However, few people with bipolar disorder are able to find long-term stability with medications alone. Bipolar disorder researcher and expert Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with the illness at age thirty-one, and specialist John Preston, PsyD, offer the pioneering Take Charge program used around the world to help readers promote stability, reduce mood swings, increase work ability, decrease health care costs, and improve relationships. The book guides those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones toward a comprehensive personal treatment plan by incorporating: Medications and bipolar-safe supplements Lifestyle changes that help manage bipolar symptoms naturally Behavior modifications that reduce and prevent symptoms Guidelines on assembling an effective support team By helping readers gather powerful strategies, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder delivers a dynamic program to treat this difficult but ultimately manageable illness.

Download or read book Psychotic Symptoms in Children and Adolescents written by Claudio Cepeda and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2007 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Download or read book Applying Islamic Principles to Clinical Mental Health Care written by Hooman Keshavarzi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text outlines for the first time a structured articulation of an emerging Islamic orientation to psychotherapy, a framework presented and known as Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP). TIIP is an integrative model of mental health care that is grounded in the core principles of Islam while drawing upon empirical truths in psychology. The book introduces the basic foundations of TIIP, then delves into the writings of early Islamic scholars to provide a richer understanding of the Islamic intellectual heritage as it pertains to human psychology and mental health. Beyond theory, the book provides readers with practical interventional skills illustrated with case studies as well as techniques drawn inherently from the Islamic tradition. A methodology of case formulation is provided that allows for effective treatment planning and translation into therapeutic application. Throughout its chapters, the book situates TIIP within an Islamic epistemological and ontological framework, providing a discussion of the nature and composition of the human psyche, its drives, health, pathology, mechanisms of psychological change, and principles of healing. Mental health practitioners who treat Muslim patients, Muslim clinicians, students of the behavioral sciences and related disciplines, and anyone with an interest in spiritually oriented psychotherapies will greatly benefit from this illustrative and practical text.

Download or read book Understanding Depression 2d ed written by Paul R. Robbins and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-01-22 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the first edition in 1993, there have been important developments in the understanding of depression and in the treatment approaches. This new edition reflects these new realities, giving increased emphasis to the biological foundations of depression, the development of and wide use of antidepressant drugs, the shift in the means of dispensing these drugs from mental health professionals to primary care physicians, and the development of alternative medicine approaches to treatment. Written in an easy-to-read manner, the book provides a wide-ranging picture of what is known about depressed moods and depression, from demographic, biological, and psychological aspects to methods of treatment and issues surrounding recurrence.

Download or read book This Fragile Life written by Charlotte Pierce-Baker and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlotte Pierce-Baker did everything right when raising her son, providing not only emotional support but the best education possible. At age twenty-five, he was pursuing a postgraduate degree and seemingly in control of his life. She never imagined her high-achieving son would wind up handcuffed, dirty, and in jail. The moving story of an African American family facing the challenge of bipolar disorder, This Fragile Life provides insight into mental disorders as well as family dynamics. Pierce-Baker traces the evolution of her son's illness and, in looking back, realizes she mistook warning signs for typical child and teen behavior. Hospitalizations, calls in the night, alcohol and drug relapses, pleas for money, and continuous disputes, her son's journey was long, arduous, and almost fatal. This Fragile Life weaves a fascinating story of mental illness, race, family, the drive of African Americans to succeed, and a mother's love for her son.

Download or read book The Dark Side of Innocence written by Terri Cheney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Manic: A Memoir" comes a gripping and eloquent account of the awakening and unfolding of Cheney's bipolar disorder.

Download or read book Practitioner s Guide to Symptom Base Rates in Clinical Neuropsychology written by Robert J. McCaffrey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume serves as an aid in the process of differential diagnosis which frequently confronts neuropsychologists. The guide is a compendium of information of the base rates of symptoms across a variety of disorders which neuropsychologists encounter. In addition to serving as a convenient source of information on symptom base rates, this volume also contains detailed cross referencing of symptoms across disorders. It is intended for use by clinical neuropsychologists and psychologists.

Download or read book Why We Dream written by Alice Robb and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A science journalist explores the latest research on dreams—how they work, what they’re for, and how we can reap the benefits. While on a research trip in Peru, science journalist Alice Robb became hooked on lucid dreaming—the uncanny phenomenon in which a sleeping person can realize that they’re dreaming and even control the dreamed experience. Finding these forays both puzzling and exhilarating, Robb dug deeper into the science of dreams at an extremely opportune moment: just as researchers began to understand why dreams exist. They aren’t just random events; they have clear purposes. They help us learn and even overcome psychic trauma. Robb draws on fresh and forgotten research, as well as her experience and that of other dream experts, to show why dreams are vital to our emotional and physical health. She explains how we can remember our dreams better—and why we should. She traces the intricate links between dreaming and creativity, and even offers advice on how we can relish the intense adventure of lucid dreaming for ourselves. Why We Dream is both a cutting-edge examination of the meaning and purpose of our nightly visions and a guide to changing our dream lives in order to make our waking lives richer, healthier, and happier. “Robb offers a welcome antidote to the medicine administered by most sleep gurus.” —New Yorker

Download or read book You Are Not Alone written by Tracilyn George and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-10-18 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world that often celebrates the strength of our bodies, "You Are Not Alone" reminds us of the equal importance of our minds and hearts. This powerful self-help and inspirational book is a guiding light for anyone who has ever felt the weight of mental health struggles and the isolation that often accompanies them. Author Tracilyn George shares a deeply personal and courageous journey through the uncharted territory of mental health, dismantling the walls of stigma one heartfelt revelation at a time. With empathy and wisdom, this book takes you by the hand and reassures you that you are not alone in your struggles. "You Are Not Alone" is more than just a book; it's a lifeline for those who have felt isolated in their suffering, a source of strength for those seeking guidance, and a testament to the human spirit's incredible capacity for resilience. This book is an opportunity to join a global movement committed to ending the silence around mental health issues and forging a path toward understanding, compassion, and healing. "You Are Not Alone" empowers you to navigate the complex landscape of mental health with grace and courage. This is a book that will remind you that no matter how you feel, you are not alone, and a brighter, more hopeful future is within your reach.

Download or read book A Walk With The Lord written by Trevor Tonsi and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS book encompasses two collections one called “Lone Flute... Mountain Mist” a collection of Ch’an and Taoist style poetry. Th e second is titled “Manic” it is a collection of poems written during some of Trevor’s more trying times in his life. He is Bi Polar 1 having been fi rst diagnosed in 2001. He feels this collection will allow the reader to become more aware of the inspired thought processes that add a certain insight to his poetry during the highs and lows of the so called “Artist’s Disease.” Th e whole Book he has titled “A Walk With Th e Lord”. As the reader goes through the poems one will soon discover his strong faith in both God and man. He takes the reader through a journey of Eastern and Western thought that he has blended to form his unique world view.