Addiction Mental Health

Aiming for Overshoot is the handbook you need to overcome a restrictive eating disorder and addiction to energy deficit. Written by the author of Addicted to Energy Deficit - Your Neuroscience-Based Guide to Restrictive Eating Disorders, this complementary handbook provides practical information to empower you to overcome a restrictive eating disorder. Aiming for Overshoot provides practical tools and motivational guidance on the following: Why to aim for overshoot; The importance of authenticity and vulnerability; The additional challenges of overcoming a restrictive eating disorder when ...

Are people born gay? Is it an inborn trait, acquired condition, or both? Scientists are still investigating why some people are gay while others are straight. The controversy continues. In Being Gay, Richard Cohen discusses the science of sexuality and why some may develop homosexual feelings, while others do not. Cohen affirms the individual’s right of self-determination - to embrace their homosexuality and live a gay life, or explore a different path for change. It is a human rights issue - free to love and be loved by whomever we choose.

Elizabeth's life is penned very simply in this inspiring memoir about her incredible battle, to find a way to live. Born the year her parents immigrated from Europe, in a large catholic family, she experienced poverty, neglect, sexual assault, rejection and abandonment before the age of eighteen. She had no sense of self and felt invisible most of the time. Her father passed away after battling cancer for eleven years, when she was nineteen years old. It was then that her world took a bad turn, when she fell in love with a drug addict/dealer. Twenty four years later, after using heroin ...

When an already terrible day sours, Sean finds himself looking over the edge of a twenty-four-story building, resolute to free himself of the pain brought on by living. Sean's attempt to end it all is halted at the very last second by an odd man with a proposal that Sean has little choice but to accept. He is to help others with their own lives; a new profession that he is completely ill-equipped for. The thin strands of Sean's own life begin to unwind the deeper he digs in his new tasks. A sickly-looking man that only he can see, worsening nightmares that seem more real than not, and an ...

In this revelatory and original book, the award-winning author of the acclaimed surf memoir On a Wave illuminates the connection between waves, addiction, and recovery, exploring what surfing can teach us about the powerful undertow of addictive behaviors and the ways to swim free of them.

Focusing on the brain and its neurotransmitters, this book delves into the irrefutable science behind addiction. The indispensable knowledge offered within these pages will revolutionize how we view, treat, and conquer addictions and cravings. Providing insight into human behavior, this information will bring hope and understanding to anyone desiring to permanently overcome chemical dependency.

Evolving on Purpose: Mindful ancestors, paving the way for future generations was a title spirit handed me. What a magnificent book to serve the world right now as we move forward, thankfully, out of this pandemic. The authors in this book are forever evolving on purpose and desire to create a reality that serves them, their families, and their communities and makes the changes that they want to see in the world. Self-responsibility is paramount in this new paradigm. We cannot change the behaviours and actions of others, but we can change ourselves and how we perceive everything, and we can...

Many individuals are struggling to make sense of their unwanted sexual behaviors. In Treating Sexual Addiction: A Compassionate Approach to Recovery, Dr. Kevin Skinner begins by defining what sex addiction is and what it is not. Then, using the recovery capital model to explain what successful people do in recovery, the author provides suggestions and solutions on how to increase your recovery capital. Learn how to overcome common barriers to recovery such as loneliness, low self-worth, and stress.

The exercises in this workbook are based in proven-effective emotionally focused therapy (EFT)-an innovative approach for transforming the pain of addiction into a sense of love, community, and connection. Step by step, you'll build a solid foundation of self-compassion to help you heal from the underlying causes that drove you to self-medicate in the first place. Instead of trying to dull the pain at the core of your addiction, you'll discover how to develop a safety net of relationships to protect you.

I continue to be a student of The Language of Recovery and agree with the Greek philosopher Heraclitus who said, “No man ever steps into the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he is not the same man.” Change is the only constant in life, and each new experience we should be treated with compete awareness, curiosity and full engagement. This being the case, I have rethought the order of the key strategies presented in the original edition.

Many people suffer in silence, struggling with mental illnesses that can be hard to talk about. In this book, readers will learn that their mental health matters, that they are loved, cherished, and celebrated. With this book, readers will find solace, gain clarity, and create a personal plan for their mental health and well-being. Benefits of this book include: - A newfound understanding of mental health and its importance - An emotionally empowering boost of self-care and self-love - The ability to create a personal plan to change your life What's included in the book: - A guide to ...

Break free from alcohol and take control of your life using the latest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and habit-breaking strategies. Are you tired of the cycle of drinking and ready for real, lasting change? Quit Alcohol is a comprehensive, science-backed guide designed to help you understand the psychological and neurological forces behind alcohol addiction—and, most importantly, how to overcome them.

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?

Susan’s life was beyond broken; it was over. There was nothing left but the hollowed out empty spot she used to call her family. She and her husband Dick were estranged, and her beloved son Declan was in jail. All Susan ever wanted in life was to have a happy family. What happened to them? Her days were spent in misery, wondering why? Restless in spirit, bitter and resentful, the loneliness was unbearable. Her only relief came in the form of one tiny little tablet.Miranda met the love of her life. Declan. He was gorgeous, sweet, and charming. His smile lit up the room and stole her heart....

In Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety, Yvonne Castañeda shares vibrant stories of her childhood growing up in Miami as the daughter of humble immigrants from Mexico and Cuba … and how she came to develop an unhealthy relationship with food. To help ease her mami’s nervios, Yvonne becomes a perfectionist from a young age, achieving high grades at school and mastering the piano. But as her Cuban family members openly make comments about her puberty, Yvonne enters a new phase of self-consciousness that begins her obsession with weight.

Two point eight million teenagers have had at least one major depressive episode in their lives. Is your child one of them? Between trying to establish an identity, become more independent, discover their sexuality, take more social risks, and even experiment with alcohol and drugs, this period in your teen's life comes at a high emotional and mental cost. But behind all the natural turmoil of the teenage years may hide a bigger and more treacherous problem that, if left unresolved, can lead to devastating consequences.

Sam Delaney was Jack the Lad. He was confident, loud and funny; an absolute legend, to be honest. Or at least that was what he pretended to be. But when he reached his thirties, work, relationships and fatherhood started to take their toll. Like so many blokes who seemed to be totally fine, he often felt like a complete failure whose life was out of control; anxiety and depression had secretly plagued him for years. Turning to drink and drugs only made things worse.

Addiction is a subject which straddles public and personal interests; societal and criminal justice concerns; and family, social, and medical responses. It is a continuing area of uncertainty and concern for society and professionals trained in the field. This Very Short Introduction presents the basic facts about addiction: what it is, how and why it develops, how it is treated, and how society can respond to it.

Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, "What's the matter with you?" But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking "What matters to you?" Instead of solely pharmaceutical prescriptions, they offer 'social prescriptions'-referrals to community activities and resources, like photography classes, gardening groups, and volunteering gigs.

Today, millions of Americans are struggling with alcoholism, but millions are also in long-term recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous and a growing number of recovery organizations are providing support for alcoholics who will face the danger of relapse for the rest of their lives. We have finally come to understand alcoholism as a treatable illness rather than a moral failure. Today's advocates can draw inspiration from the victories of sober drunks throughout American history.