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Styron's stirring account of his plunge into a crippling depression, and his inspiring road to recovery In the summer of 1985, William Styron became numbed by disaffection, apathy, and despair, unable to speak or walk while caught in the grip of advanced depression. His struggle with the disease culminated in a wave of obsession that nearly drove him to suicide, leading him to seek hospitalization before the dark tide engulfed him. Darkness...
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Imaginemos, por un momento, vivir día tras día con una nube gris siguiéndote a todas partes, coloreando cada experiencia, cada momento de alegría, con un tinte de melancolía. Esta es la realidad de aquellos que conviven con la distimia. A menudo, quienes la padecen llegan a creer que este velo gris es una extensión intrínseca de su ser, un rasgo inamovible de su identidad. "Así soy yo", se dicen, aceptando una vida vista a través de un cristal...
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c1999
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 8
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Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father--the renowned bandleader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids.
Coretta Scott King author award book : 2000.
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If you think that only your voice is RELEVANT when speaking in public, you are wrong. Obviously, it is an ESSENTIAL element, but it is only part of a SET that includes other items, such as facial and body expressions in oratory. While you speak, your body TRANSMITS non-verbal signals that are EASILY noticed by the audience. This is why we must send POSITIVE signs. In the corporate environment, BODY EXPRESSION in presentations is an essential ASPECT...
5) Out of Focus . . . Again: A Journey from Depression to Recovery Through Courage, Love and Commitment
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Depression affects everyone. Do you know someone who is depressed? Do you live with someone suffering from depression? Are you depressed? Would you like to learn strategies to cope with depression? Being depressed is not a factor of personal weakness. One out of ten is afflicted with this illness. The other ninety percent know someone who struggles to cope- a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child, relative, or friend. Family and friends want to...
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Si crees que sólo tu voz es RELEVANTE cuando hablas en público, te equivocas. Es obvio que sí es un elemento ESENCIAL en el discurso, pero también es sólo parte de un CONJUNTO que incluye otros elementos como las expresiones faciales y corporales al hablar en público. Y es que, mientras hablas, tu cuerpo TRANSMITE señales no verbales que son FÁCILMENTE percibidas por el público. Por eso debemos ASEGURARNOS siempre de que estas señales sean...
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A comprehensive guide to the mental condition by the author of the bestselling book Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects one in ten Americans in any given year. At one time too stigmatized to be mentioned in polite conversation, depression is now discussed frankly in the media, and advertisements for drug therapy appear everywhere. The third edition of this widely acclaimed book reflects...
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Being human can be hard. For those struggling with mental illnesses, life can seem impossible. Deanna Hanger was no stranger to this concept. She was diagnosed with OCD, clinical depression, and anxiety in her twenties. This book offers an insight to her journey while going through the most critical time or her life. Leaving you with a sense of hope when all else seems hopeless. Hope In Hopelessness is a powerful gateway into the mind of someone struggling...
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You only need one reason!! Stop going down the dark path, and stop letting negative thoughts detour you from being in a happier place. We all have challenges to face and overcome, and sometimes experience a great deal of discouragement. These tides can feel heavy, but you have the power to overcome and reach your highest goals. Let this book be a tool of encouragement, to continue to push forward. This blessing is for those looking for reasons...
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Kick Poor Sleep Hygiene Out of Bed!
"Professional and insightful tips, tools, and takeaways from the sleep expert I trust the most!" ―Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD, clinical entrepreneur, and creator of The Truth Doctor
Dr. Kristen Casey, TikTok's "Insomnia Doc," brings her sleep solutions right to you, so you can get the restful sleep you deserve!
We all have sleep issues and you're not alone. Whether you suffer from acute insomnia, sleep maintenance...
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This is the story of two very different young men, from two very different worlds. Tyson is from the rough streets of Trentan, a crime-ridden, drug-infested, inner-city neighbourhood. Joey is from the affluent northern suburbs, a community of privilege and opportunity. The worlds of these two young men collide through a chance encounter, and as a result, they begin to question their life situations – which are at critical points. This connection...
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¿Por qué es tan IMPORTANTE identificar su PROPÓSITO de vida? Bueno, tener un propósito de VIDA, -- entre otras cosas -- promueve en nosotros el sentimiento de PERTENENCIA. Usted sabe que es allí donde debería ESTAR y sabe que usted está haciendo algo que tiene SENTIDO con lo que usted piensa y con quien usted es. En las páginas de este pequeño libro, usted aprenderá 5 pasos SIMPLES que le ayudarán a DESCUBRIR cuál es realmente el PROPÓSITO...
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"En este libro especial sobre la depresión, aprenderás a afrontar y superar la tristeza profunda. Con historias inspiradoras y consejos prácticos, descubrirás formas de entender y afrontar la depresión. El libro te muestra cómo conocerte mejor, cuidarte y volver a encontrar la felicidad. Es una guía que te ayudará a encontrar la luz al final del túnel y a sentirte mejor."
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Si quieres APRENDER a CONQUISTAR y llevarte a la cama a cualquier mujer, estás en el lugar adecuado. Te voy a dar 7 EJERCICIOS MENTALES extremadamente EFECTIVOS para llevarte a CUALQUIER mujer a la cama. Así que quédate conmigo hasta el final de este EBOOK y te garantizo que tu ÉXITO con ellas aumentará, ¡y MUCHO! ¡Feliz lectura!
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Greetings Reader,
My first love has always been Story. The first story I ever loved was Peter Pan. I dreamt of Neverland and having great adventures with Tinkerbell and Peter. The first book I ever loved was "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." I discovered Harry Potter in the third grade after my best friend told me about this awesome story about a wizard who didn't know he was a wizard but goes to a wizarding school....
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Why is it so IMPORTANT to identify your PURPOSE in life? Well, having a LIFE purpose, -- among other things -- promotes in us a feeling of BELONGING. You know that's where you're supposed to BE and you know that you're doing something that makes SENSE with what you think and who you are. In the pages of this small book you will learn 5 SIMPLE steps that will help you DISCOVER what the PURPOSE of your life in this world really is.
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Descent into Madness (and how I found myself again) is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, self-help, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the frank discussion of sexual situations. This candid and compelling memoir penned by author Joan Kopczynski chronicles the author's most challenging years when mental illness had her in its grip. From a successful life in San Francisco, working for the CIA, and dating...
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In this book, I wanted to share some of the things I learned about pathological narcissism due to a stormy relationship with a narcissist.Sometimes it is unfortunate that we have to suffer a crisis, a trauma, a loss, an illness, or a tragedy to start analyzing who we are, what we are doing, how we are living, what we are feeling, and from there we can transform ourselves and become a better person. Version. This book aims to prevent change from occurring...
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Increase motivation, improve your mood, and build a better life-one step at a time.
Do you often feel sad, numb, or hopeless? Are you overwhelmed by seemingly small things, or feel mentally or physically exhausted all the time? Do you find yourself easily agitated, or have difficulty concentrating? Have you lost interest in activities you normally enjoy? If so, you may be suffering from depression. It's important to know that you aren't alone, and...
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