Injury Depression

"Don't Call It a Comeback is fireworks in a crowded field of athlete memoirs. With a knack for hilariously vulnerable storytelling, Keira unspools a fascinating tale of her unconventional running career." —Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures A...

Are you going through benzodiazepine withdrawal? Have you had an adverse reaction to a prescribed medication or struggled to come of of a medication? Both of these issues tend to be misunderstood and often leave individuals to suffer in silence with little to no support from the larger medical establishment. Benzodiazepines, whose most common brand names include Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, and Librium, are widely prescribed medications that have a high potential for physical dependence and, for many, result in dire consequences when they attempt to come off. In 2020, the U.S. National ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BC NATIONAL AWARD FOR CANADIAN NON-FICTION A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK From the bestselling author and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, this is the story of NHLer Steve Montador—who was diagnosed with CTE after his death in 2015—the remarkable evolution of hockey itself, and a...

There is a hidden wound affecting countless people in your pews, counseling sessions, and communities. It looks like PTSD, but it runs deeper. It’s not just psychological trauma; it’s a soul-level injury rooted in guilt, shame, and broken trust. It’s called moral injury, and the church can no longer afford to stay silent about it. Restoring the Broken: A Ministry Leader’s Guide to Understanding and Healing Moral Injury equips pastors, chaplains, and ministry leaders with the tools they need to recognize, respond to, and walk with those carrying the heavy burden of moral injury. ...

With over 1 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 29 languages, Dr. Alex Loyd's international bestselling book is a life-changing program that uses energy medicine to heal mental and physical challenges. The Healing Code is your healing kit for life-to recover from the issues you...

Who hasn't had a rough day? What if that 'rough day' ended up spanning the course of years? And, it was invisible to others? Hannah's life was going great. She was a stylist with high profile clients in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, and Miami. Her talk show host career was taking off, but in one split second, everything changed. She was in a serious auto accident, left with a traumatic brain injury - and post-concussion syndrome, which results in threatening depression.

A touching story of eternal love, unbroken promises, and life after death. When young Australian nurse and widow Annie Wilkins leaves for London to assist with the war effort, she promises the three children she leaves behind that she will always be there. Each and every night, Annie diligently writes a letter home to remind her children that she will never be gone as long as she remains in their hearts. As Annie settles into her new life in war-torn London, she faces challenges that she'd never anticipated but the thought of seeing her children again keeps her moving forward. Life at the ...

I am writing these little notes to help me cope and to continue to hope that God will cast the doubts away. If you are in the same phase I am in, may God strengthen us as we navigate through the doubts and wait on Him because we do not wait in vain.

You care for everyone else—now it’s time to learn to care for yourself. Created by a clinical psychologist with considerable experience supporting first responders and healthcare professionals, The Strength to Serve is a hands-on workbook designed to support those who care for others.

For the first time ever, the popular late host of ESPN's The Sports Reporters and ABC's college football openly discusses a lifelong battle with depression. During his three decades on ESPN and ABC, John Saunders became one of the nation's most respected and beloved sportscasters. In this moving...

"A majestic book." --Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score A unique joint memoir by a U.S. Marine and a conflict photographer whose unlikely friendship helped both heal their war-wounded bodies and souls "The dueling-piano spirit of SHOOTING GHOSTS works because its authors...

In saving someone, is it possible we can save ourselves? How much can a person take? When do we call it quits? Where is the end? Is it the loss of a career, a home or a loved one? And if those things are not the end, what gives us the will to go on and how do we live without them? Read Bridges, the novel, and meet: Rory Blair, a twenty-two-year-old ballet dancer who shatters his ankle on stage. He’s told he’ll never dance again. His manager abandons him, leaving him in financial ruin, and he’s evicted from his apartment on Christmas Eve. Convinced that he’s lost everything, Rory ...

MUDRAS for PTSD, Release and Recode your Aura injury In this book, the Mudra authority and bestselling author Sabrina Mesko shares with you a powerful selection of Mudras, mantras, affirmations, breathing exercises, to help release and heal your PTSD. A trauma energy imprint can remain with us through many lifetimes and causes us to get stuck in repeated traumatic patterns. Learn to see PTSD as a map to your inner world that needs to be understood and transformed. This self-care journey requires your full attention, patience, self-love and disciplined practice. The ancient technique of ...

A quirky and heartfelt coming-of-age story about a teen girl with bipolar II who signs her failed magician father up to perform his legendary but failed illusion on live TV in order to make enough money to pay for the medications they need—from the author of Symptoms of Being Human. Perfect...

An investigation into power, sport and the human brain. A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should. A 14-year old-rugby player is told to play on through multiple blows. He never wakes up from the last one. A scientist reveals a pattern of brain disease in NFL players and is...

'Full of wisdom' - Dr Xand van Tulleken Harness your fears and supercharge your life with this inspirational guide from two-time snowboarding Olympian, Aimee Fuller. For many of us, fear is something best avoided. But as professional snowboarder Aimee Fuller knows well, fear can also be a...

One kick made him a legend. The next year nearly destroyed him. Seven weeks after the greatest moment in football history — a ninety-four-yard field goal that won the AFC Championship and shattered every record in the book — Zack Bach can barely bend his knee. The kick that made him a cultural phenomenon also obliterated the joint that made it possible. And the mentor who believed in him before anyone else didn't survive the night. Now Zack faces a choice: retire as a legend, forever frozen in the highlight reel, or fly to a Swiss clinic for three experimental surgeries with a seventy-...

Australian swimmer Petria Thomas won the hearts of millions around the world with her triple gold-medal-winning triumph at the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. Having overcome the pain and anguish of three shoulder reconstructions and two ankle reconstructions over the length of her glittering 12-year career, Petria is admired and respected for her grit, determination, and steely will to win.