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 ...

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...

Is everything terrible? Is your life going to shit and your brain’s convinced you that you’re utterly screwed? Have you found yourself in a dark place with no way out? Are you having trouble holding onto reality and getting out of the dumps? All of the above? Sounds like you’re freaking out. Simone has been there, and she made herself a book to remind her exactly what to do to get herself out of danger. She has used that template here, so that you can create your own guide suited to your needs. She also shares the vital skills that she has learned over the years.

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT, has been proven to be effective for a wide range of mental health issues. ACT is so successful because it isn't just a theoretical framework. It's a set of practical tools and techniques that you can use to transform your life. Using the proven principles of ACT this book gives tools and exercises to quickly help anyone

Your Empowered Self contains steps, activities, how to’s, and journal prompts that are designed to help you break through limiting patterns of thought, process unresolved emotions, and replace unproductive habits with healthier alternatives. It will shift the way you think, bring more ease to how you feel, and empower you in your daily life. Whether you’re struggling with negative self-talk, low self-worth, codependency, shame, addiction, depression, anxiety, or you’re simply feeling stuck in life, this book offers you tools to release unhealthy mental and emotional patterns and gain ...

Have you ever wondered why some churches and preachers say that “everyone” who has true faith will be healed, while other churches and preachers say that the powerful gifts of the Holy Spirit, which brought miraculous healings in the first century Christian Church, are no longer available today? This book will scripturally prove that both of these extreme positions are in error. Dozens of scriptures will be presented which will prove that miraculous healings and deliverances are still accessible to those who fulfill the biblical requirements. And this book will clearly reveal what these...

A pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician Dr. Adam B. Hill suffers stress and disillusionment with the culture of medicine. It led him to alcoholism, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Then, while in recovery, he loses a mentor to suicide, revealing the extent of the burnout epidemic in the medical field.

Imagine a transformed life, where you can finally liberate yourself from the anxieties that hold you captive, deeply fortify your relationships, and completely heal from past wounds. This life of well-being and fulfillment is not an unattainable dream, but a tangible reality that you can achieve thanks to our "Mental Health Workbook: 10 Books in 1".

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!

This book is the 2nd Edition of “With God All Things Are Possible” which contains five additional Christian testimonies of God’s awesome life-changing power. This book contains nine testimonials of God doing the impossible. Testimonials of God’s redeeming power. Each person can truthfully say, “Jesus, I trust in You.”And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.(John 8:32, NKJV, emphasis added)Jesus is the truth, and the truth will make you free. Each of the persons in this book were all set free by Jesus. Some were in a physical prison, and some were in a ...

"Life is a winding journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns." Prepare to be captivated by David Johnson's latest masterpiece, "Hope's Way," a compelling Christian fiction that takes you on a transformative odyssey alongside one woman's pursuit of purpose and unwavering faith. Hope Rodriguez's life has been defined by regrettable choices, relentless misfortune, and the burdensome aftermath of her teenage pregnancy at fifteen. With her baby in tow, she navigates the harsh realities of New York City's public housing, convinced that her existence couldn't plummet any lower. Little does ...

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.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and distracted by social media? Do you find yourself spending hours scrolling through your feed without even realizing it? If so, it may be time to take a break and reconnect with the world around you. Introducing 30 Days Without Social Media, a mindfulness workbook designed to help you break free from the grips of social media addiction. Over the course of 30 days, you'll learn practical mindfulness techniques and strategies to help you reduce your dependence on social media and regain control of your time and attention. Each day, you'll be guided ...

Built for Freedom is a no-holds-barred look at the root of all this suffering and the way I’ve found to leave it behind without having to turn your life into an unpaid career of therapy, recovery, and healing. The stories inside are an invitation to quit the fight and finally enjoy your birthright of freedom. Because you are already built for it.