From the “Two Bipolar Chicks”, Wendy K. Williamson and Honora Rose, comes this survival guide disguised as a low-key, how to manual. From their wellness vaults, they compiled three decades worth of tips for you. Filled with insightful anecdotes and personal viewpoints – which can differ – Wendy and Honora steer you through the swamps of bipolar disorder and teach you how to dodge the alligators. From advice on medication, to their own, personal journeys with acceptance, you’ll pick...

From Wendy K. Williamson and Honora Rose, the "Two Bipolar Chicks," comes this survival guide written for the novice, the pros, and everyone in between. Wendy and Honora cracked their wellness vaults of three decades' worth of tips to tell you what has, and has not, worked. They wrote this book hoping to save you money and time and help you to face the struggles of bipolar disorder honestly. Two Bipolar Chicks Guide to Survival: Tips for Living with Bipolar Disorder is the resourc...

This self-help book describes how I've managed to survive and thrive with bipolar disorder for over 25 years. It offers tips on how to pick a good psychiatrist, how to handle depression, anxiety and insomnia, and how to help a loved one who's going through a manic episode. It shares with you the lessons I've learned, sometimes the hard way, over the years and also explores the "good crazy" side of being bipolar--and yes, there are some good sides, believe it or not. Many with this disorder...

What About Now? Reminders for Being in the Moment. The secret to happiness is moving out of the mind and learning to delight in each moment. In What About Now, you will find over 150 quotes from Gina Lake's books—Choosing, Embracing the Now, Radical Happiness, and others—that will inspire and enable you to be more present. These empowering quotes will wake you up out of your ordinary consciousness and help you live with more love, contentment, gratitude, and awe. Here is a sample: "Watch t...

A groundbreaking and inspiring book that challenges our relationship with alcohol by exploring the psychological factors behind alcohol use and the cultural influences that contribute to dependency.Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will inv...

Bipolar II is a form of bipolar disorder in which a person, when in a manic cycle, is crippled by anxiety, irritability, and highs just intense enough to be embarrassing. Instead of being the life of the party, someone with Bipolar II might be too nervous to go to the party at all. And, unlike the Bipolar I sufferer who may attempt suicide in a depressive cycle, the Bipolar II might be incapacitated by guilt over an imaginary crime. In Less than Crazy, health writer and Bipolar II...

In Overcoming Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction, one of the few books to address the topic for a general audience, Dr. Steven Lee, MD, a psychiatrist who specializes in crystal meth addiction, offers a complete guide to the drug, its effects, and how to overcome it. Based on extensive scientific and social research and drawing from his professional experience, he covers everything from the definition and history of crystal meth to the physical and psychological effects; from deali...

Help your teens grow into the very best versions of themselves!From rule-breaking and risk-taking to defensive communication and disrespect, parenting a teenager can feel like modern warfare—but it doesn't have to be that way. In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, Thomas W. Phelan, an internationally renowned expert in child discipline and mental health, explains how to better understand your teenager, which problems are not worth fighting over, and why your child's behavi...

Blessed with a loving family, a successful business as an executive coach and money in the bank, Carol Kivler was suddenly and unexpectedly brought to her knees by "The Beast" - clinical depression. The story of her journey to recovery from medication-resistant depression is not only informative but inspires hope in others who suffer from this debilitating illness.Kivler's book is written for multiple audiences, especially individuals who are suffering from major depression and the...

National Geographic's riveting narrative explores the world of placebos, hypnosis, false memories, and neurology to reveal the groundbreaking science of our suggestible minds. Could the secrets to personal health lie within our own brains? Journalist Erik Vance explores the surprising ways our expectations and beliefs influence our bodily responses to pain, disease, and everyday events. Drawing on centuries of research and interviews with leading experts in the field, Vance takes us on a f...

**An Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book Recommendation.Winner of the 4Th International Beverly Hills Book Awards in the category of Addiction & Recovery!**Is your addiction taking control of your life? This book provides an integrative, seven-step program to help you understand and take charge of drug and alcohol addiction.If you struggle with addiction, seeking treatment is a powerful, positive first step towar...

A guide to the three-pound supercomputer in your head—with "valuable information" about how to keep it working well for a lifetime ( School Library Journal).The key to your future is in your head! The New York Times bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life has revolutionized the way people think about their brains and their health. Now Dr. Jesse Payne of the Amen Clinics brings the groundbreaking science of the Change Your Brain prog...