Illnesses & Conditions

“Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies” is an essential guide for anyone affected by or looking to better understand borderline personality disorder (BPD). Written in a simple, accessible language, this comprehensive book breaks down the complexity of BPD and provides readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the challenges that come with this often misunderstood mental health condition.

In this book, you’ll find:

• An introduction to BPD, including its history, causes, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria.
• Detailed explanations of the nine key symptoms of BPD, along with real-life examples and case studies.
• A guide to understanding the emotional experiences of those living with BPD, providing empathy and insight.
• Tips and strategies for managing BPD symptoms, from seeking professional help to practicing self-care and coping skills.
• An overview of various therapy approaches, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and schema therapy.
• A section dedicated to supporting loved ones of individuals with BPD, offering advice on setting boundaries, maintaining healthy relationships, and practicing self-care.
• Frequently asked questions and common misconceptions about BPD, debunked and clarified.

This Book is an indispensable resource for individuals with BPD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals alike. Gain a deeper understanding of this often stigmatized disorder, and learn how to create a supportive environment for healing and growth.

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Now, you can find the happiness you want and live “the good life” you deserve by applying the helpful information in Happiness For Dummies, the ultimate guide to achieving bliss!   You’ll discover proven techniques for living a meaningful, healthy, and productive life no matter what your life circumstances happen to be. Positive concepts and techniques will help you change key behaviors, foster good habits, and be in sync with your surroundings.

This helpful guide will give you the chance to assess your happiness and understand what it means to be happy at each stage of self-actualization. You’ll learn why having positive emotions can improve your health and well-being. And, you will find out what happiness isn’t and how to avoid confusing happiness with culturally valued outcomes like wealth, power, and success. Pursue what you want, seize the day, find benefits in life’s challenges, and live a coherent lifestyle. Find out how to:

• Assess your current capacity for happiness
• Live the life that you want
• Overcome common obstacles to happiness
• Identify your strengths and virtues
• Improve your emotional and spiritual life
• Create meaningful social ties and learn to be alone
• Find the silver lining

Complete with lists of ten ways to raise a happy child, ten common roadblocks to happiness, and ten personal habits to foster happiness, Happiness For Dummies is your one-stop, easy-to-follow guide to being happy and living your best life.

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Do you wish to know about the secrets of health? Do you want to achieve complete and total balance both physically and mentally? Do you want to unlock unlimited growth and prosperity? Then, you are right where you want to be.

Inside this book are secrets that big pharma does not want you to know. The power of healing through sound has been around for centuries by ancient civilization and yet studies on the subject have been sparse. But this did not stop us from finding out ourselves and you will learn all about sound healing inside.

What exactly will you learn?

• You will understand how sound works and how it interacts with our bodies
• You will learn about the body’s energy systems
• You will learn about ancient methods of healing with sound
• You will learn about modern approaches to sound healing
• You will find out how you can implement sound healing at home

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Give the gift of non-verbal communication to the babies in your life this holiday season!

Sign language is a fun and effective way for babies to communicate without words while developing essential early learning skills, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. This book of baby sign language makes it easy to help your child learn, with 101 useful, everyday ASL signs and a clear, simple format that explains what signs are best to start with and tips for teaching them. Whether it’s asking for milk or telling you that they’re tired, you’ll learn how to give your baby the tools to tell you what they’re thinking.

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE BASICS: Get an overview of what baby sign language is and how it can help you and your child connect, as well as how it can aid in their development.

HOW TO TEACH SIGNS: Find guidance for getting started, capturing your baby’s attention, and when to add more signs based on their age and progress.

EASY ORGANIZATION: Each chapter is organized by topics like mealtime, getting dressed, playtime, animals, and feelings, so it’s quick to find the signs you are looking for.

Start communicating early with the baby sign language book that makes it simple.

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Unveil the tranquility of the underwater realm with our Stunning Oceans Coloring Book – your ultimate passport to a world of relaxation and mindfulness. This unique collection combines the stress-busting benefits of coloring with the fascination of marine life, creating a vibrant sea of creativity for both adults and children.

Key Features:

• Mindfulness and Stress Relief Books for Adults & Kids: Wach offers a unique journey through the ocean’s depths and helps promote mindfulness, making it an ideal stress relief activity book.
• For All Ages: Designed to inspire and entertain both adults and children. The varying complexity of designs provides an appropriate challenge for different age groups and skill levels, making it a wonderful activity for family bonding time.
• Quality Paper & Detailed Illustrations: Enjoy coloring intricate ocean landscapes and vibrant sea creatures on premium paper, designed to prevent bleed-through from markers or pens.
• Relaxing Activity: Coloring is a known stress-reliever and mind-calmer. Get lost in the calming swirls of the ocean waves and experience the tranquility of coloring.
• Perfect for Teens: Promoting mindfulness for teens, this coloring book serves as a practical and enjoyable way to introduce teenagers to the concept of mindfulness and stress management.
• Versatile Gift: As part of a stress relief program for adults and an engaging sea creatures book for kids, this book makes the perfect gift for men and women, adults and children. It’s a fantastic present for birthdays, holidays, or as a loving gesture for someone dealing with stress or anxiety.

Dive into a world of tranquility and wonder with our Stunning Oceans Coloring Book. Ideal for those seeking mindfulness, stress relief, and a love for marine life, it’s time to embark on a calming and educational underwater journey.

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This book is a must-read for anyone considering adoption, and their friends and family.

It’s the true story of a couple adopting two children—taking you on their journey from the agony of infertility and endometriosis, through their whole adoption journey in detail, including timelines.

It’s an honest account, describing the whirlwind of emotions, the toll it took on their relationship, what social workers expect of you, what can go wrong when trying to adopt, and how to parent an adopted child.

Overall it’s a story of positivity, and the joy adoption can bring. Written from the separate viewpoints of a Mum, Dad, Grandmother, and also the children—it will give you a rare insight into the experiences of the whole family.

Authentic and easy to read, their journey shows what it’s really like preparing to be approved by the Adoption Panel, being ‘matched’ with a child, ‘Introductions’, and getting the Adoption Order to legally adopt your child in the UK.

The book also includes cases of other adopters experiences, to provide the whole picture of what it’s like to adopt. Some adopted due to infertility…others were single women with a strong urge to have children.

Adopting a baby or child for life is not a quick or easy endeavour—but it can be enormously rewarding.This journal helps you realise that you are not alone.

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“An important read for prospective adopters in the UK as well as the professionals who support them.” Anna, Social Worker

“For anyone going through or considering the adoption process, it is a must read. As an adopter, it makes you feel validated. Thank you Rachael for sharing your journey.” Louise, Adopter

Our Beautiful Chaos is an inspiring, confronting and an evocative read. Combining clear experience and knowledge, we follow the heartwarming true account of one couple who found they were achieving all of their life goals except the one thing they wanted most; a family.

Navigating infertility and ultimately the adoption process, Rachael writes about bringing their children home with a well balanced sensitivity and striking honesty. Heart-wrenching and emotional, there are moments of hope and relief in which you feel the struggles and triumphs alongside this family.

Told with a raw authenticity, both thought-provoking and moving, you find yourself engaged as their lives transforms physically, emotionally and mentally. As well as an insight into the UK adoption process, the powerful voice captures the depth of love for their children and the beautiful family dynamic they have created.

“Not just for adopters, this is a must read for anyone finding they are struggling to adjust to the parenting load.” Liz, Foster Carer

“This is the book I wish we had before we started out. It fills in so many gaps in training that social workers either don’t have the time to tell you or worry will scare you off. I loved this book; your honesty about the process, our own hidden expectations, other’s expectations, the frustrations had me laughing, crying and having rants with my partner.” Jem, adoptive parent.

“I love that you were so honest about the pressures of being a Mum … it gave the good and bad of adoption and also so informative. I am going into this process with open eyes” Helen, prospective adopter.

“I went through several tissues during this book. Thank you Rachael, I can’t wait to share this with my friends and family who just don’t get it.” Nicola, adoptive parent.

“I couldn’t stop reading it, it was honest, not pretentious and gave the good and bad of adoption but also so informative. I would definitely recommend.” Jen, prospective adopter.

“Beautifully written, open and honest account of the highs and lows of building a family through adoption. The statistics and facts add to the background, however the detail and personal memories shared build the story.” Jo, adoptive parent.

“Honest and thought provoking and so vividly written I could feel every emotion as if I were in your shoes. I will be recommending to all of my future adopters.” Olivia, adoption social worker.

“As a fellow adopter, it validated experiences we’ve had and we were able to resonate with it all – infertility through to family of five. A truly wonderful memoir, it felt like we were alongside you for the ride.” Charlotte, adoptive parent.

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“A journey through a psychotic breakdown” shatters taboos about coping with mental illness

Written in first-person, ‘A journey through a psychotic breakdown’ by Douglas Gonçalves, tells the moving account of the executive when he faced a psychotic episode that made him a spectator of his own fate and changed his life forever.

São Paulo, December 2022 – In 2004, Douglas Gonçalves, a 34-year-old hotelier from São Paulo, embarked on a personal journey after having a psychotic episode. He now faces the transformations he experienced, shedding light on his memories, his past, his traumas, and untying the plots of destiny.

The book is a memoir about his experience of having a psychotic episode. It is divided into three parts: the first part describes the onset of his psychosis, the second part describes his time in a psychiatric hospital, and the third part describes his recovery, the narrative culminates in the treatments for the disease, through an engaging and dynamic reading free of prejudice.

Throughout the book, Gonçalves writes honestly and openly about his experiences. He does not shy away from describing the difficult and painful aspects of his psychosis, but he also writes about the hope and healing that he found through treatment. The author’s account provokes reflections on the current causes that trigger this disease and demystify the issue. According to medical statistics, one in four people will have mental health problems throughout their lives, which will greatly affect their personal, professional, and social existence.

Spirituality and Health

In the author’s opinion, the narrative aims at warning people who are prone to develop psychotic episodes, and helping families to quickly identify them. It also wishes to alert doctors to a more patient-centred treatment approach: an associative diffusion between spirituality and health, which refers to the relevance of spirituality in the treatment of mental illnesses.

Ancestry and affection

The narrative was written as a journal, in a simple and direct, sometimes humorous style. It highlights challenging moments, as the dramatic experience lived by the author in New York during the September 11 attacks; marriage concerns; familiar conflicts; and professional dilemmas, all leading to the breakdown. Gonçalves offers the reader a moving analysis, so much so in the post-pandemic world.

“When we face crucial situations and repeatedly disrespect the limits of our body, the brain finds ways to “turn us off” through the self-preservation instinct”, the author examines. And he adds: “The journey is individual but enriching. The search for understanding the deeper psychological causes, change in habits, spiritual re-education, acknowledging that nothing happens by chance: these were fundamental factors to reinstate the balance of the biological, psychological and energetic bodies”, he concludes.

“A Journey Through a Psychotic Breakdown”
Honest and raw: The author’s account of his psychotic breakdown is honest and raw, and it provides a unique and personal perspective on mental illness.
Empowering: The author’s journey to recovery is empowering, and it shows that it is possible to overcome mental illness and live a full and meaningful life.
Educating: The book is also educating, and it provides readers with a better understanding of what it is like to experience a psychotic breakdown.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Espaço SER, an ecumenical non-governmental organization, who assists people under emotional distress, personality disorders, depression, chronic anxiety, or other syndrome with self-destructive symptoms and suicidal ideation. Offers Complementary Integrative Practices based on the Ottawa Charter – WHO as a complementary treatment to the psychological and psychiatric ones.

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From award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger, a searing memoir of a family besieged by mental illness, as well as an incisive exploration of the systems that failed them and a testament to the love that sustained them.

Growing up in the 1960s in the suburbs of Chicago, Meg Kissinger’s family seemed to live a charmed life. With eight kids and two loving parents, the Kissingers radiated a warm, boisterous energy. Whether they were spending summer days on the shores of Lake Michigan, barreling down the ski slopes, or navigating the trials of their Catholic school, the Kissingers always knew how to live large and play hard.

But behind closed doors, a harsher reality was unfolding–a heavily medicated mother hospitalized for anxiety and depression, a manic father prone to violence, and children in the throes of bipolar disorder and depression, two of whom would take their own lives. Through it all, the Kissingers faced the world with their signature dark humor and the unspoken family rule: never talk about it.

While You Were Out begins as the personal story of one family’s struggles then opens outward, as Kissinger details how childhood tragedy catalyzed a journalism career focused on exposing our country’s flawed mental health care. Combining the intimacy of memoir with the rigor of investigative reporting, the book explores the consequences of shame, the havoc of botched public policy, and the hope offered by new treatment strategies.

Powerful, candid and filled with surprising humor, this is the story of one family’s love and resilience in face of great loss.

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“Karate for Mental Health” by Les Bubka, a renowned Karate practitioner and pioneer in the field, is an exceptional book that delves into the transformative power of Karate in fostering mental well-being. Through a captivating blend of historical insights, personal accounts, and expert interviews, Bubka, a prominent figure in the British Karate community, paints a vivid picture of how Karate has become an invaluable tool for individuals coping with various mental health challenges.
One of the book’s strengths lies in Les Bubka’s meticulous exploration of the history of the “Karate for Mental Health” project, a movement he spearheaded with unwavering passion. With his deep knowledge of Karate and mental health, Bubka provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how this initiative originated and evolved over time. Through his pioneering work, he has tirelessly advocated for the use of Karate as a means to empower and uplift individuals facing mental health struggles.

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Join Mia Campbell on an extraordinary journey through her gripping memoir, Innocent Victims. From the turbulent streets of 1960s and 1970s Glasgow to her triumph over abuse, trauma, and mental illness, Mia’s story is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and healing. This book offers solace, hope, and practical self-help strategies for women navigating mental health challenges and recovering from childhood abuse and loss.

Mia Campbell spent her childhood in one of the most deprived areas of Glasgow, notorious for its gangland culture, poverty and violence. One of seven, Mia had a chaotic childhood as her alcoholic parents moved from place to place to escape the debt collectors; she had very little schooling and was often so hungry that she’d have to raid the middens in search of sustenance. Mia tells of a life characterised by abuse, mental illness and heartache.

Experience Mia’s remarkable journey of resilience and healing in a story that the reader will find profoundly moving. Innocent Victims is a powerful memoir that will touch your heart and inspire your own path to recovery.

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*The ideal gift to yourself in the middle of winter* Stylist’s Christmas gift books round up 2021

In just 5 weeks, you will come out of Your Mental Health Workout with a sharper mind, clearer-decision making skills and greater resilience.

Your Mental Health Workout™ provides you with exercises, tools, affirmations and expert guidance so you can start looking after your mental health for the long term. Zoë Aston, psychotherapist, the UK mental health expert at Headspace and mental health consultant to many high-profile individuals, has devised a ground-breaking 5-week schedule to help you build mental muscle; she incorporates 2 to 3 years of one-to-one therapy in one book. Our mental health is just like our physical health; we all have psychological weak spots or injuries and, just like physical injury, when they get used they may feel tender or uncomfortable. They need to be cared for in the right way so they can heal.

Zoë’s tried-and-tested workout plan, which helps to normalise the conversation around mental health, is split into weekly and daily sets. The weekly workouts help develop accountability, commitment to yourself and others and encourage physical exercise as a form of mood management. While your daily workouts move your focus inwards, providing space and time for you to look after the integrity of your mind through development of healthy self-talk. At the end of the book, there is a handy planner so you can easily track your progress.

By following Zoë’s plan you will become stronger, happier and can create the internal emotional landscape you want to live in.

‘I worked with Zoë for 6 months, prior to which I had always been quite sceptical about whether I would benefit from therapy. During that time she helped me to get to know myself, understand myself, and be kinder to myself.’ – Dr Zoë Williams

‘Zoë’s techniques are easy and give great results. Her work has given me wonderful insight into how I can look after my mind and makes mental wellness feel accessible to everyone. I highly recommend Your Mental Health Workout™ to anyone who has the desire to improve their emotional health.’ – Pixie Lott

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Mental Health Journal For Teens: A Mood Tracker Diary With Night & Day Entries!

A daily diary to help track your mood, make goals, practice gratitude and promote positive thinking.

Each journal has two entries per day – one for the morning and one for the evening.

The morning entry page contains:

• A section to note hours slept the previous night.
• A section to rank energy levels from 1-5.
• A section to track your mood.
• A place to write three things you’re grateful for today.
• A place to write three goals to complete today.

The evening entry page contains:

• A section to note how many goals were achieved.
• A section to rank your energy levels in the evening.
• A section to to track your mood for a second time.
• A section to note down three positive things about your day.
• A space for a journal entry – to go into a little more detail about your day, if you wish!

For many people trying to manage anxiety and depression, simply acknowledging your feelings can help and behaviours such as; goal setting, practicing gratitude and positivity can help to boost our self-esteem and overall mood.

There is a space to write the date each day, but you aren’t confined to writing in the journal every day and so, it can be used freely when required.

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Relieve stress, increase mindfulness, and discover calm and clarity wherever you go with this beautiful guided journal.

A fluttering in the chest, constant worrying, sleepless nights with your breath squeezed from you. One in four people suffer from anxiety, and the symptoms can feel overwhelming. But you can take control. Let psychologist Corinne Sweet help you on your way to eliminating anxiety with this journal full of:

– Inspiring quotes for when you need a quick fix of motivation
– Grounding facts about anxietythat work as much-needed coping mechanisms
– Soothing exercises to enhance mindfulness
– Writing prompts grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify the causes of your anxiety for long-term peace of mind
– Lined pages to record your thoughts and track your progress
– A heavy cover designed to survive wear and tear through repeated use

Practical and uplifting, the perfect size to carry around with you, this journal is an indispensable companion on your journey to a peaceful mind.

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Mental Health Journal – A journal to help you keep track of your mental health & wellbeing!

A daily journal to help you keep track of your mood throughout the day, (morning, afternoon & evening), make goals, practice gratitude & positivity and even track daily food intake, energy levels & exercise.

You get two 6″ x 9″ inch pages to work with per day and these are repeated throughout the journal, with around half a page of free space for journaling too.

On page one:

• track your mood in the morning/afternoon/evening.
• describe your day in three words.
• List one thing you’re grateful for.
• Consider something that could have improved the day.
• Write 3 goals for tomorrow.
• Space to track your breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks.

On page two:

• track energy levels morning/afternoon/evening.
• track exercise & write notes.
• note down the BEST part of the day.
• free space for journaling.

Keeping track of our overall health and daily activities, as well as setting goals and practicing gratitude – can certainly help to boost our overall mental health and productivity.

It’s frequently said that we’re far more likely to succeed at goals, when we write down and by keeping track things like daily food intake and exercise, we can figure out how these things could potentially be impacting our mood and energy levels.

Lastly, reflecting on the best parts of our day and practicing gratitude – we can encourage ourselves to think more positively!

While there is space to note the day and date for each entry – this is an undated journal and therefore, can be written in freely and as much or as little as required.

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Don’t let overthinking and anxiety control your life!

With this 2-in-1 book bundle, you’ll get two of Kirk Teachout’s best-selling books, “Overcoming Overthinking” and “Overcoming Anxiety”. In these comprehensive guides, Teachout provides readers with practical techniques to calm an overactive mind, conquer fears, and reduce anxiety, ultimately helping you to live a more peaceful, confident, and fulfilling life.

“Overcoming Overthinking” will help you take control of your thoughts, paving the way to mental freedom. In this insightful book, you will discover how to:

• Calm an overactive mind to keep it from overwhelming you
• Understand how your thoughts create your feelings and decide your reality
• Make decisions without getting bogged down by analysis paralysis and procrastination
• Identify triggers of overthinking and prevent them from taking over your life
• Replace overthinking tendencies with healthier habits
• Use reflection questions, action steps, exercises, and simple techniques to reduce anxiety and feel better quickly

Meanwhile, “Overcoming Anxiety” will guide you through understanding, coping with, and conquering your anxiety. The book includes:

• Practical advice to pinpoint personal anxiety triggers and deal with them effectively
• Methods to distinguish between an anxiety disorder and ordinary anxious feelings
• An exploration of the ways anxiety may be affecting your physical health
• Techniques to conquer social anxiety when therapy itself is an anxiety trigger
• A guide to anti-anxiety foods that can contribute to a worry-free diet
• A how-to guide for 30+ relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and grounding techniques
• Daily practices that can help you to live with less anxiety

No matter how severe your overthinking and anxiety might be, this 2-in-1 book bundle provides the tools to tackle your mental health challenges head-on. This bundle is your first step towards self-mastery, personal power, courage, confidence, and charisma. Don’t let overthinking and anxiety stop you from living your best life. Your journey toward a calmer, more fulfilling, and happier life starts today!

If this is you, hit “Add To Cart” above!

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Do you find yourself lying awake at night because you can’t stop worrying about what happened earlier that day? Do you constantly second-guess almost every decision you face? Does your job, friendships, or entire life seem to be overwhelming?

By reading this book, you’ll discover how to deal with your fears, overcome negative thoughts, relieve stress, and stop your overthinking for good.

What you should expect along the journey of practicing the techniques and strategies throughout this book is to be aware of where your mental chatter comes from, and how to address it.

Stop worrying about what you did today and start living in the moment. Stop living for tomorrow and start breathing in the positivity of today. Stop overthinking your future and make big changes to live your future now.

We are only ever promised today, so instead of obsessing over what you could have done at that social event or trying to control what you will do in your next appointment, learn to breathe in this moment you have now.

What you’ll learn:

• How to Control Overthinking and Eliminate Negative Thoughts in Just a Few Minutes.
• 10 Powerful Tactics to Stop Worrying Permanently.
• How to Sleep Better, Even if Your Head Is Full of Thoughts.
• Simple Tips to Develop Self-Confidence and Decision-Making Skills.
• How to Remove Toxicity and Change Your Relationships for the Better.
• 5 Ways to Calm Worrying in Five Minutes or Less.
• Troubleshooting Guide if Nothing Helps.
• How to Declutter Your Mind and Become What You Want in Life.

This book will go through the reasons why the way you think now is not beneficial to your being and how positivity can greatly improve your outlook and put yourself in the direction you want your life to go.

So, quit being stuck, stop letting your mind trap you, and take control of what you want. There are finally lessons and a structure to get you to where you want to be rather than where you are now. AND, it’s all in this book.

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If you want to forget about overthinking for good, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button now!

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