Fighting For Recovery
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Fighting For Recovery
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Author : Phyllis Vine
language : en
Publisher: Beacon Press
Release Date : 2022-09-27
Fighting For Recovery written by Phyllis Vine and has been published by Beacon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-27 with Social Science categories.
An essential history of the recovery movement for people with mental illness, and an inspiring account of how former patients and advocates challenged a flawed system and encouraged mental health activism This definitive people’s history of the recovery movement spans the 1970s to the present day and proves to readers just how essential mental health activism is to every person in this country, whether you have a current psychiatric diagnosis or not. In Fighting for Recovery, professor and mental health advocate Phyllis Vine tells the history of the former psychiatric patients, families, and courageous activists who formed a patients’ liberation movement that challenged medical authority and proved to the world that recovery from mental illness is possible. Mental health discussions have become more common in everyday life, but there are still enormous numbers of people with psychiatric illness in jails and prisons or who are experiencing homelessness—proving there is still progress to be made. This is a book for you A friend or family member of someone with serious psychiatric diagnoses, to understand the history of mental health reform A person struggling with their own diagnoses, to learn how other patients have advocated for themselves An activist in the peer-services network: social workers, psychologists, and peer counselors, to advocate for change in the treatment of psychiatric patients at the institutional and individual levels A policy maker, clinical psychologist, psychiatric resident, or scholar who wants to become familiar with the social histories of mental illness
From Victim To Victor
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Author : Harold H. Benjamin
language : en
Publisher: Tarcher
Release Date : 1987
From Victim To Victor written by Harold H. Benjamin and has been published by Tarcher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Health & Fitness categories.
Shows patients how to become more active in the healing process and increase their chances of conquering the disease
From Victim To Victor
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Author : Harold H. Benjamin
language : en
Publisher: Dell
Release Date : 1989-03-01
From Victim To Victor written by Harold H. Benjamin and has been published by Dell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-03-01 with Health & Fitness categories.
Shows patients how to become more active in the healing process and increase their chances of conquering the disease
The Wellness Community Guide To Fighting For Recovery From Cancer
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Author : Harold H. Benjamin
language : en
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Release Date : 1995
The Wellness Community Guide To Fighting For Recovery From Cancer written by Harold H. Benjamin and has been published by TarcherPerigee this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Health & Fitness categories.
More than one million Americans each year are diagnosed with cancer. This guide, prepared by the largest cancer program in America devoted exclusively to providing psychological and social support, presents a unique source of information, guidance, inspiration, and hope for any patient who wants to take an active role in fighting cancer.
Fighting For Life
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Author : Melinda Hutchings
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Fighting For Life written by Melinda Hutchings and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Anorexia nervosa categories.
Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any functional psychiatric illness and is on the increase. This compelling story is based on the author's own harrowing experiences. It takes us inside the mind of a 15-year-old girl and explores the shocking ways the illness takes over her life and the tragic effects on her family.
My Fight For Recovery
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Author : Rob Plaskas
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2020-02-26
My Fight For Recovery written by Rob Plaskas and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Some would label Rob Plaskas as disabled, while others may call him a victim. Truth be told, he is a survivor and a fighter. “My Fight for Recovery: A Story of Overcoming Life Threatening Brain Surgery” is his first-hand account of the tragedy and terror he experienced, who he was, and what he has become. Over time he learned to confront his circumstances and embrace his new reality. He found courage and strength to reinvent himself and charted his own path to succeed in his new life. This memoir is about his recovery from a brain hemorrhage during brain surgery. It caused the equivalent of a major stroke, leaving him unable to speak, write, read or comprehend, and left him with rightsided paralysis. It caused severe damage to his short-term memory and made him dependent on anti-seizure medicine. His recovery shows how some survivors of severe brain injuries can recover and have a productive life if they work hard at their physical, speech, cognitive, and emotional therapies.
In Recovery Stories Of Healing From Mental Illness
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Author : Courtney Pankrat
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2019-11-11
In Recovery Stories Of Healing From Mental Illness written by Courtney Pankrat and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Recovery recounts the stories of twelve amazing people who have struggled with mental illness and have come out stronger on the other side. Some participants have been in recovery for years while others are newer to wellness. Each participant defines success in a different way. Lauren is a professional athlete competing at the top of her sport as a member of the Ultimate Fighting Championship league, while Ali has found success in living life on a ranch with her terminally ill husband. Success looks different for everyone and one story does not fit all. This book is meant to inspire people who have or are currently struggling with mental illness. In the midst of mental illness, seeing a light at the end of the tunnel is possible. With this book, readers will learn that hope and recovery are real.
Crystal Clean
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Author : Kimberly Wollenburg
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2012-12-12
Crystal Clean written by Kimberly Wollenburg and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-12 with Drug addicts categories.
"There are precious few things in this life of which I am certain. One is the love I have for my son, Andy... The other thing of which I am certain is this: no one wants to be an addict." - from the book. Here's what readers have to say: "Kim's writing style is clear, lucid, revealing, and on a par with the best of skilled non-fiction authors - Thor Heyerdahl, Thomas Thompson, even James Michener or my favorite, Jan de Hartog, and she is able to make the reader relive her addictions - all of them - to the point that I HAD to put the book down several times and "de-tox" myself, or at least breathe normally, before I could return to it. I've never felt so much inside the skin of someone who is going through the horror of addiction as when reading this biography." "Kim has cleansed her soul by once again facing the demons of her past, and I can only imagine how much strength it took for her to reopen her wounds and recount them one by one." "Crystal Clean is a book I couldn't put down about an amazing woman who was once completely immersed in the world of crystal meth. If you didn't know that she made it through the other side (because she is telling her own story), you might not believe she will come out of it alive. Kim lays out her life story, with memories that help show her state of mind as she started using different drugs and then meth. But it's not a "woe is me" story, and she doesn't dwell on the bad things that contributed to her mental state. It is ultimately a story about how a mother's love can overcome the terrible odds associated with this addiction." "This is a well-written, entertaining book. The author's style is light even when when the subject is not. It would have been easy to simply write about the misery that must come with Meth addiction. Instead, the author gives insight into her background and motivations. You can't help but root for the author as she describes her descent into drug addiction "hell," even though she is responsible for all her choices." "Being a mom of a special needs son (only child) and struggling to be everything to that child, while barely hanging on yourself is such a familiar story to me." "While reading this book, it hit home so much I had to stop reading it for moments at a time. So real and writing was so descriptive, I had to separate her feelings from my own in some regard. Thank you for opening up to your readers and trusting us with your story. I picture you kind of like a female "Rocky" winning in the end. Can't help but root for you and Andy!" "What an insightful and bravely written book. What Kim has shared is an amazingly helpful understanding to anyone who has been touched by the outreaching fingers of meth addiction and mental illness. And to those who haven't, a good reminder that not everyone or everything is as it may seem." "A beautiful memoir about one mom's struggle with her lot in life and how she chose to deal with it using illegal drugs. It's told in a brave, clear manner with no careful wording. I loved reading more about Andy and was absolutely rooting for Wollenburg through it all." "At first, you don't understand Kim. Then you love her." "Kim illustrates with graphic detail and genuine emotion the pain of addiction as well as the sometimes circuitous path to recovery. This book is extremely well written. I wish I lived next door to this courageous mother, daughter, and woman of worth." "CRYSTAL CLEAN: A mother's struggle with meth addiction and recovery is an honest and transparent look at the world of meth addiction and recovery. As a reader, I was swallowed up into this world of addiction, pain, anger, and fear. Many times I wanted out -- I wanted to skip to the end of the book and be assured that this young woman was going to be okay. I applaud the author for her obvious courage in sharing her story and exposing her pain and allowing herself to be so vulnerable. The author's writing is superb -- strong imagery and an authenti
The Fight Within
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Author : Norma Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Fight Within written by Norma Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Self-Help categories.
In my first group, I let them all know right up front how tough I was. I told them I was different than they were-I did not have an addiction problem. I had a probation problem-probation sent me here. I remember the group was amused-they did not know me. I was in control of my use. It was easy for me to stop-I had done it many times. The group members weren't buying that because they had been there too. The Fight Within: A Story of Women in Recovery relays the human side of addiction and its consequences. Using narrative as a counseling tool, female clients collaborate with a group facilitator to process their own stories, which appear as a collection of writings. These writings help to tell the journey of Jayne as she travels through the treatment experience and projects events in the life of an addict. The end result is a book that tells the story of Jayne "who is all of you and who is none of you." The Fight Within views the heartbreak, tragedy, and pain suffered by the addict/alcoholic, Jayne, in an accepting and hopeful manner. Its humanity and compassion will help you on your journey to recovery.
One Man S Castle
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Author : Phyllis Vine
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2005-02
One Man S Castle written by Phyllis Vine and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-02 with History categories.
In this buried chapter of American history, a nearly forgotten case of famed attorney Clarence Darrow comes hauntingly to the surface. In 1925 the NAACP approached Darrow to defend Ossian Sweet -- a highly respected black doctor who, after integrating an all-white neighborhood in Detroit, found himself the victim of a community attack. When Sweet and his family fought back, they were caught in a melee in which a white man was fatally shot. The trial that ensued, one of the most urgent and compelling in the nation's history, would test the basic tenets of the American Dream -- the right of a man to defend his own home. Tautly researched and harrowingly reported, One Man's Castle is an important slice of American legal history and the history of the civil rights (Kirkus Reviews).