In "Benign Stupors: A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type," August Hoch delves into the complex world of manic-depressive disorders, offering a thorough examination of a previously unrecognized reaction type characterized by a state of stupor that is devoid of the usual connotations of harmfulness. Hoch's literary style blends meticulous clinical observation with theoretical analysis, making his work both accessible and informative. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The "poet laureate of medicine" (The New York Times) and author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat weaves together stories of mind-altering experiences to reveal what they tell us about our brains, our folklore and culture, and why the potential for hallucination exists in us all."Sacks has turned hallucinations from something bizarre and frightening into something that seems part of what it means to be a person. His book, too, is a ...

The classic account of survivors of the sleeping-sickness during the great epidemic just after World War I—and their return to the world after decades of “sleep.” • From the distinguished neurologist and the bestselling author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat“One of the most beautifully composed and moving works of our time." —The Washington Post*Awakenings—*which inspired the major moti...

**From the renowned neurologist and bestselling author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat comes a fascinating investigation of the many manifestations of migraine, including the visual hallucinations and distortions of space, time, and body image which migraineurs can experience.“So erudite, so gracefully written, that even those people fortunate enough never to have had a migraine in their lives should find it equally compelling.”**

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NBC SERIES BRILLIANT MINDS • From the bestselling author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat • Fascinating portraits of neurological disorder in which men, women, and one extraordinary child emerge as brilliantly adaptive personalities, whose conditions have not so much debilitated them as ushered them into another reality.Here are seven detailed narratives of neurological patients, including a surgeon consumed by the...

Always read the little book' Charles Dunlap, MD. Dr Dunlap rolled a small library of about 30 books into his medical class and told them it was a monumental compilation of everything that was known about diabetes, published in 1920, before the discovery of insulin. He then held up a book of about 200 pages and said 'this was published in 1930, after the discover of insulin. 'Always read the little book'. Dabney Ewin has been teaching medical hypnosis for the past thirty years and in his ex...

REASONS AND REMEDIES is a highly readable, ground-breaking approach to children’s difficulties. It is based on the consistent clinical findings and revelations of an experienced Speech and Language Therapist / Pathologist and takes the reader on a journey of discovery. It is a book written to help both parents, and professionals working with children, to understand how and why difficulties develop. It explains why labels are limiting. Dyslexia, au...

This acclaimed account by Stuart Sutherland, the best-selling author of Irrationality, of his own manic depression remains unique in its honesty and perception. As an eminent psychologist who suffered a severe mental breakdown, Sutherland provides us with an original and insightful description of his illness, its often bizarre consequences, and an analysis of the origins of mental illness. Essential reading for students and anyone affected by or interested in mental illness, Sutherland des...

The faults of hypnosis as practiced by an earlier generation lay not only in certain dangers and limitations inherent in the procedure, but in the generally inadequate knowledge of psychodynamics which prevailed at the time. The revival of hypnotism in recent years has shown promise only when combined with a sound orientation in psychopathology. Lecron presents an excellent exposition of the technique and phenomena of hypnosis. He reports on modern methods of evoking past memories, suggest...

If you are a parent with a child with Auditory Processing Disorder or want to find out more about Auditory Processing Disorder you can read this book.My son's signs of Auditory Processing Disorder was there from an early stage on, but he was only diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder at the age of 8. He was first misdiagnosed.He was also diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, I feel the Auditory Processing Disorder is the main reason for him been inattentive all t...

This antiquarian book contains a practical guide to hypnotism, being a complete treatise on what it is, what it can do, and how to do it. This vintage book would make for great addition to collections of allied literature, and constitutes a veritable must-have for those with a keen interest in the art and application of hypnotism. The chapters of this volume include: “Theories Regarding Hypnotism”, “The Braid Method of Hypnotism”, “Fascination Method of Hypnotism”, “The Suggestive Method o...