Manic Minds
Manic Minds

Author: Lisa M. Hermsen

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 2011-11-22

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 0813552036

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From its first depictions in ancient medical literature to contemporary depictions in brain imaging, mania has been largely associated with its Greek roots, "to rage." Prior to the nineteenth century, "mania" was used interchangeably with "madness." Although its meanings shifted over time, the word remained layered with the type of madness first-century writers described: rage, fury, frenzy. Even now, the mental illness we know as bipolar disorder describes conditions of extreme irritability, inflated grandiosity, and excessive impulsivity. Spanning several centuries, Manic Minds traces the multiple ways in which the word "mania" has been used by popular, medical, and academic writers. It reveals why the rhetorical history of the word is key to appreciating descriptions and meanings of the "manic" episode." Lisa M. Hermsen examines the way medical professionals analyzed the manic condition during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and offers the first in-depth analysis of contemporary manic autobiographies: bipolar figures who have written from within the illness itself.

Preternatural: My God-Given Manic Mind
Preternatural: My God-Given Manic Mind

Author: Phil Edwards

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2021-11-27

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1669801047

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I learned much about myself writing this book. It is why the first subtitle is, “a journey of self-discovery,” including confessions of my “sex addiction,” significant enough to rate the second subtitle. I reveal truths about myself that no one knew about me, including me — until I had to accept them to be able to publicly admit them. To write this took a lot of gut-wrenching soul-searching. You will read in the preface that I dictated my book because I can’t type due to my stroke, employing the amazing Dragon (Nuance} naturally speaking speech recognition software, and I list the other factors enabling the me to write it.

Intense Minds: Through the Eyes of Young People with Bipolar Disorder (Second Edition)
Intense Minds: Through the Eyes of Young People with Bipolar Disorder (Second Edition)

Author: Tracy Anglada

Publisher: BPChildren

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780981739649

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Young people with bipolar disorder and adults who grew up with the condition speak out to share how they experienced the symptoms of this illness during their youth, and how it affected their functioning in school, at home and with friends. Their insightful comments, woven together by the author, form a stunning picture of the young person's internal experience. The reader will come away with a new understanding of these young people and a renewed commitment to make a difference by reaching out to help. "Tracy Anglada has broken new ground with Intense Minds. While most books speak about the children and their feelings, hers is the first to capture the children articulating what they truly feel themselves: their impossible levels of frustration and irritability, their episodes of emptiness or manic energy, their severe difficulties in the academic environment, and their dread of night time due to their propensity to suffer horrific images and scenarios while sleeping. "One comes away with such admiration for these children and adolescents for soldiering on despite these terrible burdens, and for the author who took the time to listen and put their words to paper. Parents, clinicians and educators must read this first-of-its-kind book." Demitri F. Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos Authors of The Bipolar Child

Overcoming the Mind's Prison
Overcoming the Mind's Prison

Author: Conrad Riker

Publisher: Conrad Riker

Published: 101-01-01

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13:

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Are you trapped in the suffocating grip of hypochondria, constantly worried about your health, or struggling with manic episodes that disrupt your life? Do you feel like your mind is your own worst enemy? You're not alone. I've been there too, and I understand the pain, frustration, and despair you're going through. In "Overcoming the Mind's Prison," I share my personal journey and the strategies that finally set me free from the chains of hypochondria and manic disorders. In this book, you'll discover: 1. The root causes of hypochondria and why it's more than just a mind trick. 2. How manic disorders affect your relationships with friends, family, and colleagues, and what to do about it. 3. The role of medication and therapy in managing these conditions, and how to choose the right treatment for you. 4. The power of support groups in connecting with others who understand your pain. 5. How to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to get the help you need. 6. The impact of hypochondria and manic disorders on your legal and financial well-being, and how to navigate these challenges. 7. The portrayal of hypochondria and manic disorders in popular culture, and its effects on public perception. 8. The latest advancements in treatment options and the potential benefits and drawbacks of each. Don't let your mind hold you hostage any longer. Take back control and start living the life you deserve. If you want to break free from hypochondria, manage your manic episodes, and reclaim your mental health, then buy "Overcoming the Mind's Prison" today.

An Unquiet Mind
An Unquiet Mind

Author: Kay Redfield Jamison

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2009-01-21

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0307498484

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A deeply powerful memoir about bipolar illness that has both transformed and saved lives—with a new preface by the author. Dr. Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manic-depressive (bipolar) illness; she has also experienced it firsthand. For even while she was pursuing her career in academic medicine, Jamison found herself succumbing to the same exhilarating highs and catastrophic depressions that afflicted many of her patients, as her disorder launched her into ruinous spending sprees, episodes of violence, and an attempted suicide. Here Jamison examines bipolar illness from the dual perspectives of the healer and the healed, revealing both its terrors and the cruel allure that at times prompted her to resist taking medication.

The Flight of the Mind
The Flight of the Mind

Author: Thomas C. Caramagno

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-11-10

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 0520935128

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In this major new book on Virginia Woolf, Caramagno contends psychobiography has much to gain from a closer engagement with science. Literary studies of Woolf's life have been written almost exclusively from a psychoanalytic perspective. They portray Woolf as a victim of the Freudian "family romance," reducing her art to a neurotic evasion of a traumatic childhood. But current knowledge about manic-depressive illness—its genetic transmission, its biochemistry, and its effect on brain function—reveals a new relationship between Woolf's art and her illness. Caramagno demonstrates how Woolf used her illness intelligently and creatively in her theories of fiction, of mental functioning, and of self structure. Her novels dramatize her struggle to imagine and master psychic fragmentation. They helped her restore form and value to her own sense of self and lead her readers to an enriched appreciation of the complexity of human consciousness.

FAITHFUL MINDS
FAITHFUL MINDS

Author: Edward D. Andrews

Publisher: Christian Publishing House

Published: 2023-02-24

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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"FAITHFUL MINDS" is a comprehensive guide that combines the principles of Biblical counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help readers achieve emotional and mental wellness. This book explores the intersection of these two disciplines, offering practical advice and guidance for those seeking to improve their mental health through a faith-based approach. Drawing on Biblical teachings and psychological insights, the author provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the root causes of emotional struggles and negative thinking patterns. Readers will learn how to identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivate a more positive and resilient mindset. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to improve their mental and emotional health through a faith-based approach. It offers practical guidance, insightful anecdotes, and helpful exercises to help readers apply the principles of Biblical counseling and CBT to their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges, "FAITHFUL MINDS" offers a path to healing and renewed hope. Throughout this book, certain phrases and scriptures are repeated for emphasis, as a way of inculcating them into your way of thinking. This is a technique that Jesus also used, where he repeated his points to ensure that it was well established in the minds of his listeners. Repetition not only aids in memory but can also be used to effectively highlight key ideas and help your audience to understand them clearly. A good example of this is found in the book of Proverbs, where God inspired Solomon to repeat certain proverbs almost word-for-word, in order to convey knowledge and sharpen understanding.

The Sage Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders
The Sage Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Author: Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 2486

ISBN-13: 1071886274

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Courses in psychological distress and disorders are among the most popular courses in psychology programs, and mood and anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders covered in these classes and encountered by mental health professionals. Although there are books on mood and anxiety disorders, on particular aspects of them, and on their presentation in specific populations, such works do not provide students new to the field with a comprehensive and accessible ready reference for understanding these disorders with respect to their phenomenology, etiology, and treatment, and through an inclusive lens that consistently considers how these symptoms appear and are construed across cultures, addressing societal factors such as race, culture, equity, and oppression. It is hoped that The SAGE Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders will fill this gap, allowing students and other interested readers to become familiar with past and current approaches and theories and to enhance their understanding of the sociocultural factors that affect how we discuss, approach, and treat these types of psychological distress. As such, consideration of sociocultural factors will infuse the three-volume set. The encyclopedia will consist of approximately 450 entries (essays), arranged alphabetically within three volumes.

Brilliant Madness
Brilliant Madness

Author: Patty Duke

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2010-01-13

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0307572765

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In her revealing bestseller Call Me Anna, Patty Duke shared her long-kept secret: the talented, Oscar-winning actress who won our hearts on The Patty Duke Show was suffering from a serious-but-treatable-mental illness called manic depression. For nearly twenty years, until she was correctly diagnosed at age thirty-five, she careened between periods of extreme euphoria and debilitating depression, prone to delusions and panic attacks, temper tantrums, spending sprees, and suicide attempts. Now in A Brilliant Madness Patty Duke joins with medical reporter Gloria Hochman to shed light on this powerful, paradoxical, and destructive illness. From what it's like to live with manic-depressive disorder to the latest findings on its most effective treatments, this compassionate and eloquent book provides profound insight into the challenge of mental illness. And though Patty's story, which ends in a newfound happiness with her cherished family, it offers hope for all those who suffer from mood disorders and for the family, friends, and physicians who love and care for them.