Mental Recovery

Eating disorders are serious conditions that can be hard to treat; however, the chances of overcoming an eating disorder increase when exposure therapy is used as part of the overall treatment strategy. Exposure therapy involves confronting (rather than avoiding) challenging scenarios that evoke distress, and though this technique has typically been used mainly by psychotherapists, people struggling with eating disorders can use it on their own to reduce troubling eating behaviors.

The concept of narcissism is one of the most misunderstood issues in our society. There is no shortage of opinions about this topic, and discovering the proper means of handling dangerous personalities is of the utmost importance. With a seemingly endless array of ways to approach this subject matter, what is the best course of action? Narcissistic Abuse Recovery will illuminate these things for you.

Are you tired of being “in recovery” but not fully free? Of trying to recover “perfectly” only to feel like a failure every time? Of believing the eating disorder is just something you’ll have to “manage” forever? In How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery, Livia Sara challenges the traditional recovery narrative and offers a radical new perspective: What if recovery itself is holding you back? Through profound insights and raw honesty, she reveals how the concept of “recovery” can keep you stuck in that frustrating middle ground between your eating disorder and true freedom.

In this searing and beautifully written memoir, Marine Lieutenant and CNN Op-Ed contributor Mike Scotti charts a course from the front lines of Iraq back home to New York, showing how sometimes the hardest battle is the one after the war. Sometimes the hardest battle is the one after the war. As...

Making It is a memoir about beating the odds and turning things around even when it all seems hopeless, by Jay Blades, known from the hit BBC One show The Repair Shop. We had our hardships, and there were times that we didn’t have a lot of food and didn’t have a lot of money. But that...

Jim Lucey has been working for more than 25 years with patients suffering from mental health problems. When people at their most vulnerable present to his room at St Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, they reveal their fears, traumas and very real human predicaments. Most of the assessments described in this audiobook took place in this room. While the patients’ stories are diverse, one common theme emerges - that of recovery.

In today’s constantly connected world, it’s no wonder anxiety feels like a default setting. The pings of our phones, the pressures of perfection, the noise of social media, and the endless expectations placed on us—it's enough to make anyone’s mind race. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, restless, tense, or stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, you’re far from alone. And more importantly, you're not powerless.

Here's the truth of the matter. If that’s where you are at this moment, you’re not alone. I was in your shoes. I felt those things. I worried about the same exact things. The words "gaslighting" and “emotional abuse” weren’t in my vocabulary back then. I was young and in my first “real” relationship. I didn't have the language or the relationship experience to describe how I was slowly losing trust in my perceptions or how my confidence was eroding one heartbreak at a time. I didn’t recognize the manipulation. His yo-yo treatment was commonplace.

Did you know that a recent meta-analysis revealed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) significantly reduces self-harm behaviors and improves emotional regulation in adolescents? In fact, 77% of participants in a 2020 study no longer met the criteria for borderline personality disorder after one year of DBT treatment.

Process your grief, protect your mental health, and find moments of happiness with these 100 self-care activities specifically designed for difficult and distressing situations. When faced with loss or trauma, the grief can oftentimes feel overwhelming. It can feel difficult, if not impossible...

You may be an empath, meaning you are a deep feeler and take on the emotions of those around you. Being an empath can be a wonderful thing because you care for others, and you feel things very deeply, in a world that likes to shut out emotions. But it can also be draining and energy-sucking. Understanding who you are is the first step towards improving your life, health, and relationships. So how does an empath find happiness, joy, and positive energy for themselves?

What if society looked at addiction without judgement? Unstitched shares the powerful story of one librarian’s quest to understand the impact of addiction fed by stigma and inevitable secrecy. The opioid epidemic has hit people in communities large and small and across all socio-economic...

The purpose of this audiobook is to outline narcissistic personality disorder, help you identify it in somebody else, identify whether or not your relationship is abusive, and know the ways to get out of said relationship. It also will set you up with everything you need resource-wise so you feel ready to tackle the massive step of gaining independence from somebody who is abusive, as well as developing coping mechanisms to help ease tension and weight on you if you aren't quite able to leave yet.

Codependency is extremely hard to deal with and if you are codependent then attempting to have functional and happy relationships can be one of the biggest challenges of all. It certainly doesn't mean you can't, but understanding codependency on a deeper level and learning strategies in how to heal is key to having the relationships in your life that you both want and deserve.

Get to understand the primary treatment methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness so that you can effectively implement what would work best for you. Then, follow the simple steps in this book to help rewire your brain and gain a positive balance in your life.

Are people born gay? Is it an inborn trait, acquired condition, or both? Scientists are still investigating why some people are gay while others are straight. The controversy continues. In Being Gay, Richard Cohen discusses the science of sexuality and why some may develop homosexual feelings, while others do not. Cohen affirms the individual’s right of self-determination - to embrace their homosexuality and live a gay life, or explore a different path for change. It is a human rights issue - free to love and be loved by whomever we choose.

Narcissism is one of the most controversial concepts of psychoanalysis, and it’s easy to be trapped in a narcissistic relationship.

If you're ready to transform your relationship with stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions, this book is your ultimate guide. Here's what you'll uncover: 5 Myths About ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) That Are Holding You Back

Many of our insecurities are formed during childhood due to traumatic experiences or the type of parenting we received. These insecurities can lead to anxious attachment, causing us to feel unworthy of love and constantly fear being alone. This audiobook offers a transformative path to understanding and changing these feelings by connecting them to childhood experiences and healing your inner child.

As sex and drug addicted Pete, he describes his sometimes shocking, always colourful background. Then, as internationally recognised psychologist PQ, he analyses it with compassionate, yet clinical, objectivity. The result is a work of insight and practical wisdom. In putting himself on his own couch, Quarry will inspire you to reflect on your life’s journey and give you a toolkit to confront the curveballs inevitably heading your way.