Download or read book God Bipolar Disease And Sex written by Elena Quevedo and published by Palibrio. This book was released on with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book came about because I couldn't verbalize myfeelings. I could not cry. Can you believe that for the 4 1⁄2years I served prison time, I could not cry?The book is about my mental illness, Bipolar Disease, thesexuality associated with bipolar, sex in general and God. Itis about my relationship with God. It is my autobiographyand more.While writing this book, I cry and laugh at times. I hope thatyou will also laugh and cry with me.

Download or read book Christian with Bipolar Disorder written by Donny Weimar and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the descriptions of folks with Bipolar Disorder seem to be sinful or against God's will. Christians need to embrace a type of control over sin, while going through Mania or Depression. Help is given in "Christian with Bipolar Disorder." How to stay the course with Jesus is important. There is beauty and despair in every Christian's life. Perhaps, this is our thorn to live with. Grace is sufficient for us. God accepts us as we are. So too, we must live with ourselves. Counselors, both of the worldly sort and of the Christian persuasion, are heard saying "You're Not Bipolar. You Have Bipolar Disorder." In other words, Bipolar Disorder does not define us as individuals. As for you and me, Jesus defines us. Our character. Our future. Our all. We yield to the Master.

Download or read book The Myth of Sex Addiction written by David J. Ley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The media today is filled with powerful men in trouble for their sexual behaviors, and invariably, they are diagnosed as sexual addicts. Since Adam first hid his nakedness from God and pointed the finger at Eve, men have struggled to take responsibility for their sexuality. Over the past three decades, these behaviors have come to reflect not a moral failing, but instead, evidence of an ill-defined disease, that of "sexual addiction." The concept of sexual addiction is a controversial one because it is based on questionable research and subjective moral judgments. Labeling these behaviors as sex addiction asserts a false, dangerous myth that undermines personal responsibility. Not only does this epidemic of sex addiction excuses mislabel male sexuality as dangerous and unhealthy, but it destroys our ability to hold people accountable for their behaviors. By labeling males as weak and powerless before the onslaught and churning tide of lust, we take away those things that men should live up to: personal responsibility; integrity; self-control; independence; accountability; self-motivation; honor; respect for self and others. In The Myth of Sex Addiction, Ley presents the history and questionable science underlying this alleged disorder, exposing the moral and cultural judgments that are embedded in the concept, as well as the significant economic factors that drive the label of sex addiction in clinical practice and the popular media. Ley outlines how this label represents a social attack on many forms of sexuality--male sexuality in particular--as well as presenting the difficulty this label creates in holding people responsible for their sexual behaviors. Going against current assumptions and trends, Ley debunks the idea that sex addiction is real, or at least that it is as widespread as it appears to be. Instead, he suggests that the high-sex behaviors of some men is something that has been tacitly condoned for countless years and is only now labeled as a disorder as men are being held accountable to the same rules that have been applied to women. He suggests we should expect men to take responsibility for sexual choices, rather than supporting an approach that labels male sexual desire as a "demonic force" that must be resisted, feared, treated, and exorcised.

Download or read book Bipolar Faith written by Monica A. Coleman and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcome with mental anguish, Monica A. Coleman's great-grandfather had his two young sons pull the chair out from beneath him when he hanged himself. That noose remained tied to a rafter in the shed, where it hung above the heads of his eight children who played there for years to come. As it had for generations before her, a heaviness hung over Monica throughout her young life. As an adult, this rising star in the academy saw career successes often fueled by the modulated highs of undiagnosed Bipolar II Disorder, as she hid deep depression that even her doctors skimmed past in disbelief. Serendipitous encounters with Black intellectuals like Henry Louis Gates Jr., Angela Davis, and Renita Weems were countered by long nights of stark loneliness. Only as Coleman began to face her illness was she able to live honestly and faithfully in the world. And in the process, she discovered a new and liberating vision of God. Written in crackling prose, Monica's spiritual autobiography examines her long dance with trauma, depression, and the threat of death in light of the legacies of slavery, war, sharecropping, poverty, and alcoholism that masked her family history of mental illness for generations.

Download or read book Sex God and the Single Life written by Hafeez Baoku and published by CLC Publications. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sex, God, and the Single Life, Hafeez Baoku dispels sexual misconceptions, uncovers what God really teaches about sex and reveals how young adults can experience true sexual joy now and in their future marriages. Culturally relevant and biblically sound, Baoku explores God’s teachings on love, sex, and relationships.

Download or read book Good Mood Bad Mood written by Charles D. Hodges, M.D. and published by Shepherd Press INC. This book was released on 2013-01-28 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depression and bipolar disorder are two of the most common diagnoses made in medicine today. Are we in an epidemic of bad moods or is there another explanation? Good Mood, Bad Mood examines whether it is an epidemic or if we have simply changed how we label depression. While medical treatment is now the commonly accepted way to deal with pain and sadness, its promise has not been fulfilled. Dr. Charles Hodges offers an explanation to help the reader see the importance of sadness and the help and hope that God gives us in His Word.

Download or read book Sex Men and God written by Douglas Weiss and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2002 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a book that deals with men's sexual issues in a direct, compassionate and spiritual manner. Dr. Douglas Weiss shows men how they are not alone in their struggles and temptations regarding sex. He also provides a roadmap to follow in bringing up young men to have a holy and scriptural understanding of God's plan for sex.

Download or read book The Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Pastoral Counseling written by David Welton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how religion can help in treating those suffering from bipolar disorder The Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Pastoral Counseling introduces a new treatment model based on Quaker ideas and practices that can be used in conjunction with medical and psychological practice for treating manic-depressive illness. This unique book examines the interplay between religion and psychoanalysis, using the latest research on the importance of silence, prayer, and meditation in psychotherapy, the role of community in healing, and the problem of God and suffering. The book includes clinical examples from the author’s counseling practice, case studies of bipolar clients, and an extensive bibliography of materials on this crippling disorder that affects more than two million American adults. With its multidisciplinary approach, pastoral counseling may be the most effective psychotherapy for use with medical and pharmacological treatments. Pastoral counselors can gain valuable insights from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, learning, and family systems theories for a more complete understanding of their clients. The Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Pastoral Counseling examines current understandings of the disorder, including the effects, advantages, and disadvantages of medications, genetic factors, and the search for a “mood gene,” and looks at current treatment approaches, including object relations, psychoeducational, and narrative psychology. The Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Pastoral Counseling examines: the writings of Quaker reformers, their methods of treatment, and the philosophies behind them key theological ideas of Quakerism that are helpful to pastoral counselors the ethical implications of pastoral counseling self-emptying as a way toward health the client’s right to privacy and individuality the nature of suffering the public perception of mental illness theological reflections of mental illness and much more The Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Pastoral Counseling also includes case studies of bipolar clients and an extensive bibliography of books, journal articles, and Internet resources. This unique book is an invaluable resource for pastoral counselors and psychotherapists in private practice, as well as chaplains and parish pastors.

Download or read book Confessions of a Bipolar Firefighter written by James L Nutt and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life never seemed so good. Well, at least that’s how you’ll feel after completing Confessions of a Bipolar Firefighter. Strap in. From the mountainous highs to the bottomless lows, this adventurous autobiography travels through the mind and experiences of a tremendously controversial, besieged, introspective and tormented man named James L. Nutt. It begins through the eyes of a child who endures extreme physical, sexual and emotional abuse and then transitions into his impoverished and naturally destructive teenager years accented by his proclivity for violence. After a tumultuous young adulthood, he grows into a working class firefighter who daringly climbs the ranks to chief. Normalcy appears to be attained as James and his newfound family gain a strong relationship with God. But the ebbs quickly return as James discovers his church pastor has embezzled thousands of dollars from offerings, and his wife passes from skin cancer leaving him to raise four children on his own. All the while, he continues to wage battles against his own bipolar disorder along with the vices of alcohol, drug abuse, sex and violence. Everything culminates to a fight with his own demons as a God-fearing man with an agenda to avenge those who have betrayed him. His mental illness exacerbates and his relationship with the Lord wavers as he struggles with completing his own vengeance versus allowing God to take the lead. Whether you believe him to be crazy or sane, right or wrong, you will certainly remain on the edge of your seat as you take a ride with this truly original character who provides insight into his real-life tale for the ages.

Download or read book Accepting God s Forgiveness written by C. John Miller and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do past failures still trouble you? Perhaps regret over a mistake—the betrayal of someone close to you, an undone task, an angry outburst—has left you feeling uneasy. You wonder if God really does forgive you. Sometimes he seems like a dark cloud instead of a loving Father. Jack Miller explains that these are symptoms of a troubled ...

Download or read book The Agony and Ecstasy of the Bipolar Mind written by Joy A. Paz and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to inform, encourage, and to give hope to bipolar patients and their families. Also included in this book are healing methods for all humanity that are based on energy, the new medicine of the future. Other topics are: holosync audio technology, hypnosis, brainwave entrainment, vibration energy, manifestation intelligence, learning strategies, the genius code, brainwaves, positive and negative cellular memories, core beliefs, image streaming, conscious and subconscious minds, energy frequency, super longevity, right- and left-brain synchronizing, Einsteins theory of relativity and quantum physics. There is considerable information regarding the control that our subconscious has on our conscious mind. I quote several world-renowned speakers who deal extensively with this awareness. After living in Brazil for eight years, I take the reader into the jungle of Brazil, along with the asphalt jungle, Sao Paulo, the third largest city in the world when we lived there in the 1970s; and also our adventures on three continents. I also take the reader into my mind during a manic psychosis and my husbands depressed psychosis. There is hope offered throughout the book with humorous stories. I welcome you to join me in the excavation of the mind and to realize the possibilities and potential in each of us.

Download or read book Sexual Disorders written by Peter J. Fagan and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2004-01-13 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual disorders may arise from multiple causes. Their clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment must take into account the patient's underlying biology, history, and behaviors. Using an approach pioneered at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Peter Fagan applies the four "perspectives of psychiatry" (disease, dimension, behavior, and life story) to the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders. This book offers therapists an efficient and clinically proven way to organize the range of theoretical methodologies currently available, presenting a framework that is both conceptually cohesive and readily applicable in clinical settings. After an introduction, each chapter offers a case study followed by an analysis based on one perspective methodology as well as a discussion of the clinical implications of that perspective. The book closes with a chapter integrating the approaches. This book will be of interest to mental health care professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, who treat patients with sexual disorders.

Download or read book Your Husband Is Addicted to Porn written by Vicki Tiede and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betrayed. Broken. Angry. Devastated. Chances are, you’ve felt one or all of these since discovering your husband’s interest in porn. How can you possibly trust him again? How do you rebuild your broken heart and fractured marriage? Is it even possible? Vicki Tiede understands personally what a difficult struggle lies ahead of you and offers ...

Download or read book God s Design for the Highly Healthy Person written by Walt Larimore and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2004 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers health of the body, mind, and spirit, offering advice on how to make sense of contradictory media information, understand the link between mental and physical health, and recruit support during illness.

Download or read book Sex and the Single Girl written by Ellen Dykas and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our world has a lot to say about sex, but it all comes down to this: you can do whatever you want. But is that a smart way to care for your heart? Perhaps you have already experienced the emotional and spiritual fallout that comes with sexual “freedom.” How many times has your heart been broken? Through her own experience, Ellen Dykas offers ...

Download or read book Caring for People God s Way written by Tim Clinton and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2009-09-21 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for People God's Way presents Christian counseling in a systematic, step-by-step manner that outlines the process as practically as possible. It then applies the process to the most common issues faced by Christian counselors: personal and emotional issues, trauma, grief, loss, and suicide.

Download or read book Living with Bipolar Disorder written by Karen R. Brock, M.D. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bipolar" means more than mood swings and chemical imbalances. It is a genetic brain regulation malfunction causing not only mood but behavioral symptoms. Severity and symptoms vary along a spectrum of disease presentations, from a happy, positive personality, to a moody temperament, to chronic and recurrent depressions, to classic manic-depressive illness. It is a chronic disease with periods of illness as well as remission. Keeping the disease under control requires daily maintenance and vigilance for emerging symptoms. The goal of this book is to help the bipolar person successfully manage his or her illness and live a full and meaningful life. First, the reader will learn all about bipolar disorder: how it presents, how it is diagnosed, how it is passed down in families, and how it affects women as compared to men. Next, the various types of treatment and the logistics of daily maintenance are discussed in detail. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of bipolar disorder are explored and the lives of interesting and outstanding historical and current bipolar individuals are examined.