Depression Addiction

When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction, and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third.

When you feel depressed, suffering from a deep sadness, do you feel powerless over your mood? Does your life feel unmanageable because of it? Does your preoccupation with past hurts and regrets interfere with your life? Do you feel hopeless about finding a cure for your depression? If you answer "yes" to these questions, you may be addicted to your mood. It acts like a drug that sedates, numbs, and possesses you, causing you to sleepwalk through life. Viewing your depressed mood as an addiction, Dr. Ortman guides you through the time-tested Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to find ...

Life can be overwhelming, but change is possible. When Life Feels Empty is here to guide you through life's toughest moments, offering hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward a more meaningful life. If you're feeling stuck or struggling, this book is for you. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Practical advice for overcoming life's biggest challenges. Hope in dark times: even when everything seems bleak, change is possible. Small steps toward progress: learn how "pretty good" can be a powerful start. Encouragement to keep going, even when it feels like there’s no way forward. ...

Have you ever wondered how your brain makes a choice? And why are some people more susceptible than others to making poor choices? The Biology of Choice explores the key attributes of your brain that contribute to the choices you make. Suitable for both the casual reader and the budding neuroscientist, The Biology of Choice uses familiar, day-to-day scenarios to help you understand how your brain makes a decision then acts to carry out that decision. The Biology of Choice also explores the changes that occur in the brain that contribute to common mental maladies such as addiction, ADHD, ...

There is no light without the dark At the end of the day, when the day is spent, there is only one thing to do: think. You know there's a problem. You know there's a very real, very likely, disaster ahead. But you ignore it. Or someone ignores it. Or, perhaps, you feel that nobody cares. Whatever the reason, hope is slim. Life is tough and drugs are tougher. But don't give in. There is a light amid the dark, and I will show it. Let me help you. Personally, let me guide you from a place I knew too well. Hopefully, to a place you'll embrace as well. What do you have to lose? Depression, Drugs...

This audiobook makes a foray into cognitive behavioral therapy and enlightens us on how CBT is helping alleviate various mental health conditions.

The groundbreaking Dual-Brain Psychology theory revolutionizes our understanding of anxiety, depression, addiction, and PTSD. Based on over 30 years of research, this innovative approach reveals how childhood trauma affects brain hemispheres differently. Dr. Schiffer’s pioneering treatments, including infrared light therapy, have already transformed countless lives.

Do you ever feel like certain behaviors have more sway over you than you would like? Are you often distracted and find it difficult to focus on important tasks for more than a few minutes? Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media or reaching for a sugary snack whenever you're bored or feeling down? Even though the challenges of today's fast-paced world can impact your life in myriad ways, one thing is clear: you are not alone! In fact, in an era of unparalleled wealth, freedom, technological advancement, and medical innovation, depression and anxiety rates are ...

The first of two essential books about our most complex organ—the BRAIN—dives deep into why people all over the world are suffering with mental health and brain-related symptoms and conditions, and explains what to do to finally heal. Brain Saver unveils the why behind more than 100 brain- and nervous system-related symptoms, diseases, and disorders; Protocols reveals the truth about how to heal in even more detail.

Are you tired of feeling guilty and out of control around food? Do you find yourself eating when you're not even hungry, and unable to stop once you've started? It's time to take control of your relationship with food and put an end to overeating once and for all. The 30 Days to Stop Overeating workbook offers a comprehensive program to help you identify the root causes of your overeating and develop strategies to overcome them. With daily exercises and prompts, you'll learn how to cultivate mindfulness, tune into your body's hunger signals, and develop a healthier relationship with food. ...

Most people experience themselves as two-sided: one side seems mature and stable, the other emotional and impulsive. But have you ever wondered if there really are two minds in each of us? If so, do traumatic as well as ordinary experiences affect the way our minds grow and interact? According to Fredric Schiffer, a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher, advances in science prove what many of us have always intuited is true: We are of two minds, each one with a different degree of maturity, and each one associated with the left or the right brain. This brilliant, provocative book illustrates ...

The book contains a five-point plan for overcoming anxiety, depression, and addiction. Learn the symptoms, treatment, and relapse prevention strategies that will change your life. Learn new coping skills such as cognitive therapy, stress management, and mindfulness along with step-by-step instructions on how to use them. The book includes numerous exercises and a one-month program to help you get started. Dr. Melemis is a leading authority in addiction and mood disorders who has helped thousands of people improve their lives. For more information refer to IWantToChangeMyLife.org.

Used for thousands of years by indigenous tribes of the Amazon rain forest, the mystical brew ayahuasca is now becoming increasingly popular in the West. Psychologist Rachel Harris here shares her own healing experiences and draws on her original research (the largest study of ayahuasca use in North America) into the powerful medicine's effects on depression, addiction, PTSD, and anxiety.

In Psychedelics for Everyone, a number one Amazon best seller in 19 categories, Matt Zemon provides listeners with an inspiring foundation for understanding the profound transformational power of psychedelics.

Ready to move forward with your life and make meaningful changes, but you are regularly held back by mental health and/or trauma from your past? Unresolved trauma can cause a number of mental health conditions, but this doesn’t have to be the way life defines you forever. You deserve better!

The world has mixed views on any chemical or compound that has the potential to affect one’s mind. Recreational drug use has become a growing trend in the 21st century, and psilocybin mushrooms have been classed within that category without further exploring the benefits of the compounds that lie within them. Psilocybin mushrooms are also known as magic, psychedelic, or hallucinogenic mushrooms and have been the center of debate for several decades. The main reason for this is that these mushrooms are believed to have healing qualities and can enhance a person’s mind when used ...

This isn’t just a story—it’s a transmission. A raw, intimate journey from deep trauma through addiction, despair, and near death… into the luminous mystery of awakening. Shellee Rae invites you into her fiercely honest, heart-opening memoir—one that traces the unflinching terrain of incest, abuse, addiction, and depression, and reveals how the deepest suffering can become the very doorway to freedom. With no spiritual bypass and no polished pretense, Shellee offers a rare kind of companion: one who’s walked through the fire and emerged not only intact, but awake. From the ...

Raven St. Clair writes a heart-wrenching account of her life as an alcoholic. She graphically recounts her journey from teen to adult in the grips of alcohol at every step. Through college life, marriage, motherhood, and the pain and dysfunction caused by alcohol. Amid shattered relationships and squandered opportunities she is unable to resist the allure of drinking. This is an ultimately hopeful journey and is a recommended read for anyone who is struggling with alcohol addiction.

When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she’s ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she’s been prescribed can help her get there. The pills do more than take away pain; they make her feel good. But as the pressure to be Mickey Catalan heightens, her need increases, and it becomes less about pain and more about want, something that could send her spiraling out of control.

I CHOOSE TO LOVE YOU: How to Heal Emotionally When Everything Else Has Failed Discover the uncommon key to healing your emotional conflicts once and for all. In "I Choose to Love You: How to Heal Emotionally When Everything Else Has Failed," I present a revolutionary approach to overcoming emotional suffering, whether it's anxiety, fear, resentment, depression, or anger. This book is your ultimate guide to true emotional freedom. Are you tired of being trapped in a cycle of repressed emotions that prevent you from achieving the peace and happiness you deserve? Here, you will find the ...