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1) Hunger
Author
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
"First published in Norway in 1890, Hunger probes into the depths of consciousness with frightening and gripping power. Contemptuous of novels of his time and what he saw as their stereotypical plots and empty characters, Knut Hamsun embarked on 'an attempt to describe the strange, peculiar life of the mind, the mysteries of the nerves in a starving body.' Like the works of Dostoyevsky, Hunger marks an extraordinary break with Western literary and...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (29 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Annie Jean Brewer came back from the brink. After a failed suicide attempt, she decided to actively pursue happiness and changed her entire life. She is now living the life of her dreams and hopes that the tricks she personally used will help others who face similar situations. This book contains her story and 17 chapters of tips that she has personally used to change her life from miserable to miraculous."--
Author
Publisher
Allen and Unwin
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (300 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Ideal for sufferers, caregivers, and loved ones searching for answers, this collection of empowering personal accounts describes the early symptoms and various forms of depression, the path to diagnosis, and the confusion and frustration that can result from attempting to keep it at bay. Revealing the hardships of grappling with a depressive disorder, it emphasizes unique methods of control through regular diet and exercise. Oscillating between humor...
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
Having spent her life trying to patch up the souls of others, psychiatrist Linda Gask came to realize that being an expert in depression didn't confer any immunity from it-she had to learn take care of herself, too. Artfully crafted and told with warmth and honesty, this is the story of Linda's journey, interwoven with insights into her patients' diverse experiences of depression -inextricably linked with problems in the past and the present such...
Author
Publisher
Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Suicide Pacts involve two or more persons who agree to commit suicide. The individuals do not necessarily have to be in the presence of one another. Instead the pact may specify attempting to kill oneself alone but at the same time as someone else. I have found through research that its sometimes not easy to reconstruct a suicide pact after the deaths occur. For example, one or more of the parties may have left behind notes that did no include every...
Author
Publisher
Idyll Arbor
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (271 p.)
Language
English
Description
"This book is about the small and large losses that happen to people, experiences that plunge them into a state of adjustment. It guides those moving through the mourning process and those who are struggling with depression and other symptoms of distress as they start to realize that they are grieving their loss. It is also for the families and friends of those who have suffered a loss. The kinds of losses discussed include deaths and divorces; injuries...
Author
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (292 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Depression as a Spiritual Journey is the first book to address depression as a spiritual journey in the context of medication and counselling. It serves as an invitation to reframe depression in a new way. Many people resist embracing medication as part of the healing process. Others confuse emotional and mental dis-ease."--
Author
Publisher
Companion Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
Understanding the depression that comes from grieving the loss of a loved one. Recognizing that depression is a normal and natural component of grief, this compassionate guide helps mourners understand their depression, express it in healing ways, and know when they may be experiencing a more severe or clinical depression that would be eased by professional treatment. It proposes that grieving people do not necessarily need to be diagnosed with depression...
Publisher
The Abbotts
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"A MUST read book for anyone suffering from depression, apathy and has thoughts of suicide. This unique and compassionate book will help you to gain a greater understanding of who you truly are. Learn how to gently lift yourself out of the darkness and into a life full of energy, happiness and personal satisfaction. For those individuals thinking about suicide, learn about the unique role of "Walk-In's". Discover the many opportunities on offer to...
11) How Come They're Happy and I'm Not?: The Complete Natural Program for Healing Depression for Good
Author
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Millions of people suffer debilitating depression. For many people who suffer from depression and anxiety, prescription drugs have either not been effective or have produced intolerable side effects. Now, New York naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Peter Bongiorno offers a proven drug-free approach for healing depression. In How Come They're Happy and I'm Not? Dr. Bongiorno explains that depression and chronic low moods often have roots in physical...
Author
Publisher
Kenneth Kee
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"Depression is a medical condition in which feelings of persistent sadness, loss, emptiness, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for at least 2 weeks or longer. There are 3 types of Depression:1. Major depression Major depression is characterized by a combination of symptoms that last for at least two weeks in a row, including sad and irritable mood that interfere with the ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy activities which used...
Author
Series
Publisher
JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Natural Cures for Depression Table of Contents Getting Started Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Self-Diagnosis Chapter # 3: Types of Depressions Chapter # 4: Teen Depression Understanding Depression Chapter # 1: Causes of Depression Chapter # 2: How common is Depression? Treatments for Depression Chapter # 1: Exercise Chapter # 2: Get outside more Chapter # 3: Diet Chapter # 4: St. John's Wort Chapter # 5: Meditation Chapter # 6: Other Remedies...
Publisher
My Ebook Publishing House
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
In our plugged-in, fast-paced world we've lost touch with the tools we need to overcome loneliness, stress and problems - the skills that permit us to truly FEEL happy and pass that feeling on to others. This book draws from the latest discoveries in the biology of human emotion, emotional intelligence and attachment to bring us a groundbreaking new vision of why our lives often feel overwhelming yet empty at the same time. The book is packed with...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"A First-Rate Madness" shows how mania inspired General Sherman and Ted Turner to design and execute their most creative-and successful-strategies. Ghaemi's thesis is both robust and expansive; he even explains why eminently sane men like Neville Chamberlain and George W. Bush made such poor leaders. Though sane people are better shepherds in good times, sanity can be a severe liability in moments of crisis. A lifetime without the cyclical torment...
16) The bell jar
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Chronicles the crackup of Esther Greenwood: brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, successful -- but slowly going under, and maybe for the last time. Step by careful step, Sylvia Plath takes us with Esther through a painful month in New York as a contest-winning junior editor on a magazine, her increasingly strained relationships with her mother, and with the boy she dated in college, and eventually, devastatingly, into the madness itself.
17) Loving a Depressed Man: Understand the Symptons, Find the Help He Needs and Maintain Your Morale
Author
Publisher
LaChance Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (320 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Written for wives, girlfriends, mothers, and friends, this accessible discussion of clinical depression in men outlines the causes of the disease and offers advice on how to help a male loved one who may have depression. Using true stories and tested advice from the author's experiences as a psychiatrist, this study emphasizes how to properly care for a depressed man and persuade him to seek professional aid. Activities to help alleviate the pain...
Author
Publisher
Allen and Unwin
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
"One of the most challenging and problematic issues facing Australia today is the increasing rate of youth depression and the high suicide rates of our young people. When most parents only want their teenagers to be happy, it is distressing to know that 1 in 5 teenagers will experience major depression before they are 18 years of age and that the chance of a child developing depression has tripled in the last 30 years. Depression is also particularly...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Break the Cycle of Bulimia and Take Charge of Your Life Have you ever had a false friend-someone who you thought was on your side, but let you down in the end? Bulimia is a false friend, too. As you depend on it more and more, your life only gets worse and worse. You may have found that you need to hide food, mislead others, and schedule your bingeing and purging cycle in order to keep bulimia in your life. If you're ready to ditch bulimia and...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Many people experience depression at one time or another in their lives, but during the adolescent years, the vast number of physical, emotional, and mental changes that occur make teens even more susceptible to feelings of confusion or sadness. However your depression originates, you must to learn to handle it so that you can manage the stresses of daily life. The activities in Beyond the Blues can help you cope with sad and difficult feelings,...
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