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Carrie Cantwell grew up with an unstable father who suffered from manic depression. His emotional absence left her wounded and yearning for his affection. To make matters worse, she struggled with inexplicable mood swings of her own. As a child, she was hyperactive and attention-seeking. By her twenties she was engaging in reckless behavior to quiet her inner demons. When Carrie was 24, her father died by suicide, and she was hit with her first major depressive episode. When she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, her heart sank. It felt like a death sentence. At age 38 and in a failing, ...

Suicide is, perhaps, the greatest paradox. We all strive to live, yet a few do the opposite; their desire is to end it. How can this be? There are as many reasons as there are victims. This book can only be a small sample of this most tragic human experience. If we cannot solve the enigma, perhaps we can get a small glance into it. That is one reason we undertook to compile these more than 150 case histories into this volume. Another: Suicide prevention. This book by its very nature is an advocacy for suicide prevention. Suicide is never the right course. When you read these stories, you ...

With aspirations of being a successful lawyer, Jonathan embarks on a path to make his dreams come true, but is ultimately, unable to do so due to his schizoaffective disorder. In this candid and unflinching memoir, Jonathan reveals his story in all its rawness: the ups, the downs, the wins, the losses, the highs and the darkest of lows.

NEW AND UPDATED SECOND EDITION! (original title: Isolation and Depression) Embark on an enlightening, journey through the pages of "The Ebb-Type Personality", where we delve into the enigmatic world of depression. Recognizing the unique struggle each person faces with this pervasive ailment, from mild hindrances that cloud our days to severe storms that threaten to upend our very existence, this book offers a beacon of hope. Through an engaging series of thought experiments, "The Ebb-Type Personality" gently guides readers on a short and easy-to-read path of self-exploration, skill-building...

In this first audiobook, Battling the Storm Within, Stephanie shares how her time of military service, and the resulting trauma she experienced, continues to affect her daily life, even 20 plus years later - a common story among military veterans. A brave and deeply personal memoir that details Stephanie's military experiences, and especially her struggles when transitioning back to civilian life, this book is a bold step on the path for recovery for all veterans.

How do you continue living when your worst fear has been realized? Bret and his sons were interrupted by banging on the door. Minutes later he was in handcuffs and the boys were pushed toward their estranged mother. Called the silver bullet effect, their mother had called with false allegations to illegally gain possession of their sons and smuggle them out of the country.

Delve into the profound exploration of a critical societal issue with "Understanding and Confronting Teenage Suicide" by Dr. Clara A. Njekam. This groundbreaking book offers more than just insights – it provides a roadmap for understanding and addressing teenage suicide like never before.

The last time Clancy Martin tried to kill himself was in his basement with a dog leash. It was one of over ten attempts throughout the course of his life. But he didn’t die, and like many who consider taking their own lives, he hid the attempt from his wife, family, coworkers, and students, slipping back into his daily life with a hoarse voice, a raw neck, and series of vague explanations. In How Not to Kill Yourself, Martin chronicles his multiple suicide attempts in an intimate depiction of the mindset of someone obsessed with self-destruction.

Have you wondered what post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms really are and how you or a loved one can help get treatment? There are over 20 suicides per day in the United States due to military-related PTSD, and it does not need to be this way. In this book, you'll learn why.

In thirteen fascinating chapters, Charlotte Van den Broeck goes in search of buildings that were fatal to their architects-architects who either killed themselves or are rumored to have done so. They range across time and space from a church with a twisted spire in seventeenth-century France to a theater that collapsed mid-performance in 1920s Washington, DC, and an eerily sinking swimming pool in the author's hometown.

Suicide attempts. Psych-ward romances. A little love, a lot of anger. There are no happy endings here. A lot of this may seem like rambling. A lot of it might be coherent thoughts. Either way, all of it is true. At least it's how I remember it.

In remotest Wales, Joseph Carillo recruited young, lonely women to join his community and adopt his erratic views. Blue's mother was one of them. But when the Black House goes up in flames, Blue escapes to freedom and never stops running. Twenty years later, when Blue's old dormmate commits suicide, Blue receives a strange call. She has been awarded sole custody of Natasha's daughter. But things don't add up. The girls haven't spoken since the night of the fire.

Kay Whiting Harrison shares her personal journey through the twists, turns, triumphs, and tragedies of her life as she secretly struggles with a mental illness. She copes with a severe and terminal disability of one child, a life-threatening illness with another, financial pressures, and other life challenges while trying to keep the demons of depression and anxiety at bay and hidden from the rest of the world. Despite being a competent wife, mother, businesswoman, and community leader, mounting tensions and mental illness eventually led her to try to take her own life.

Punk rocker, bird nerd and book lover Rob Bell had a full, happy life. He had a loving wife, a big-bottomed dog named Daisy and a career as a respected science journalist. But beneath the carefully cultivated air of machoism and the need to help other people, he struggled with mental health and a drug addiction that began as a means to self-medicate his illness. In 2015, he ended his life in New Zealand on a winter's night.

I'm going to f--kin kill this c--t! That was my first thought when a civie boss clicked his fingers at me and pointed at me to "come here!" (He backed off at speed when he saw the look in my eyes.) If we were on live ops I would have put two rounds center mass and one in his head! Out here in the world, if he was within arm's reach I would have already punched him in the throat! My reactions are automatic because my subconscious bodyguards are highly trained.

A novella about a boy named Mick and his struggles with life. His parents' divorce and a friend's suicide make his world unbearable. Each cut has a deeper meaning. A cry for help. I spin my dad's Ruger SP101 revolver on the wood floor of my bedroom. Sometimes, just to see what it feels like, I place the tip of the gun against my temple, but I never once pull the trigger. NO! I'm more into the slice of the blade against my skin and the blood running down my arm. It relieves so much pressure. And I can breathe again....

This book will change your relationship with your veterinarian and their team forever. And what you learn in this book could save your veterinarian’s life. That’s right - the information in this book isn’t just life-changing; it’s life-saving. Because what you don’t know is your veterinarian is nearly four times more likely to complete suicide than the general population. In this book, you’ll learn why veterinarians carry so much stress, how you can help alleviate that stress and exactly what to do if you’re ever in the presence of someone who is suicidal.

Les mots des autres m'ont nourrie, portée, infusé leur énergie et leurs émotions. Jusqu'à la mort de mon frère, le 14 octobre 2015 à Montréal, je ne voyais pas la nécessité d'écrire. Le suicide d'Alex m'a transpercée de chagrin, m'a mise aussi dans une colère folle. Parce qu'un suicide, c'est la double peine, la violence de la disparition génère un silence gêné qui prend toute la place, empêchant même de se souvenir des jours heureux. Moi, je ne voulais pas me taire.

'This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream' - Steve Martin From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning performance in...

Are you depressed? Have you tried the standard treatments, with few or no results? If so, Depression Smackdown is the book you've been waiting for. Therapy helps some; medication helps others. But depression can't be cured by any one approach. If you're still searching for the right depression treatment for yourself or a loved one, please, let this book help you heal! You're not alone - one in five Americans suffers from major depression!