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Description The Seen But Forgotten has been written based on nearly twenty years of personal experience of mental illness, 'schizoaffective disorder', as well as on many of my observations and other ideas, and related research on mental illness. It is based also on my observations of many of my friends and associates with mental illness, over the years, and their stories and experiences relayed to me. It describes some insights into some of the thoughts and feelings one can experience in certain states of mental illness. It also offers an overview of both known and other hypothetical considerations of some of the possible causes of mental illness; and includes some consideration of the medical model of the more current psychiatric practice of 'chemical drug therapy'. The dangers and error of this practice is emphasized, and exposed are some of the serious and early death-inducing side-effects of most anti-psychotic medications, the dangers associated with the misuse of benzodiazepines, and why there is a need for more research in new directions in order for psychiatrists, researchers and drug companies to come up with safer treatments.Also discussed within my book are some suggestions for mental health consumers, carers and mental health workers about ways for one who is suffering from mental distress or illness to try to help oneself and relieve some of their suffering, apart from relying solely on medication. It also includes a section about recovery, entitled: 'The Hope for Recovery'; as well as the topic of recovery being discussed throughout other sections of the book; including suggestions made in the section entitled: 'Conclusion'. Particular references are made here to some ideas related to recovery and schizophrenia, and which have helped me tremendously in my journey of getting well and more highly functioning again, as I was prior to the onset of my condition.The topic of 'Spirituality' as the missing link in psychiatry is introduced briefly in a summary way in an Appendix; and makes reference to some of the work of other people, including Jeremy Griffith and the Dalai Lama. The topic introduced in this section is considered as a whole part in itself of too broad a scope to be discussed in too much detail, given our differing ideas and spiritual beliefs or leanings; and is not the main argument or purpose of my book. Thus, it has been introduced in this way, as well as by suggestions in the sections: 'The Hope for Recovery' and 'Conclusion'; in the hope of encouraging further thought and consideration by the reader.

Book description.This volume is quite a lengthy tome and it is published to celebrate my joy of writing and learning as I have recently gained a Master of Arts in English. But why is it entitled Completely Fragmented: Nigel Pearce. That is not such an enigma but an easily solved puzzle. It is fragmented in that it is divided into several sections, each a literary genre. However, it, of course, is more profound than that. The authorial 'I' has died in every genre except non-fiction because as D. H. Lawrence wrote in Studies in Classic American Literature (1925) 'Never trust the artist. Trust the tale.' On a personal level I live in a world of books, but my life has been tossed into the air by experience. This author is in fact himself fragmented yet he finds cohesion by both writing and studying.

Description This book is a collection of raw poetry and spoken word written in flow state, along with some uplifting quotes along the way. Using raw emotions and coming from a meditative state, the poetry and spoken word takes the confusion of the mind and rearranges it with resolution and imagination. Inspired by love, nature, spirit and pain, the purpose of the writing is to show the ups and downs; the ying and yang of life. It shows life as opposites: darkness and light, pain and pleasure, love and anger, self-love and doubt; without one you can't experience the other. The message is of perspective; how one's approach to life moulds their reality, and patience; there is always light at the end of a dark tunnel, we just need to learn to trust ourselves. It talks about freedom, passion and the need for purpose in life, to live in a state of flow and to believe in oneself. The desire of the author is for the reader to realise their inner power; that we are all 'enough' exactly how we are, even though we may be experiencing the darkest pain or hurt; and that being the truest version of ourselves, we deserve to live a life of joy and abundance! Bio Aiméè Keenan was born and raised in a small village in Northern Ireland, and from a very young age always had a passion for the language and arts. She moved to London in 2015 to pursue her career in Musical Theatre, and trained at the American Musical Theatre Academy of London. After graduating, she spent six months of 2018 performing in a resort in the beautiful Sardinia, where she spent many hours out in nature unlocking her creativity and discovering her true self and message. She began writing by starting her blog, 'Happiness Lifestyle Hacks' where she talks about all things personal development, spirituality, creativity and self-love. This became a creative outlet and after some personal and also creative inspiration when returning to London, she began writing in flow and channelling her words and message into poetry And song-writing.. She has always been a big believer in nature as a vice for self-healing and love, and believes that delving into the inner-self helps with creative expression, as well as creative expression aiding with the self-healing process. It was through a process over some years of discovering spirituality, working on self-love and self-belief that she gained the confidence to share her words and as a result; hopefully some inspiration with the world!

DescriptionThis book is a poetic exploration of the work and life of the 19th century French poet Arthur Rimbaud. The book is addressed to Rimbaud, and follows short poetic brevities, talking to Rimbaud as if he was in the room. Rimbaud led a fascinating life. From his beginnings in provincial France, through to his arrival(s) in Paris, through his bohemian years, his relationship with Paul Verlaine, and his final departure for Africa to become a merchant trader. Never has one individual achieved so much in such a short time frame. Rimbaud gave up poetry at 21, but his corpus remains as rich as any who has spent a life time endeavouring in their field. About the AuthorPaul Fearne holds a PhD from Latrobe University, and a Masters from the University of Melbourne. He has been re-diagnosed as suffering from schizoaffective disorder. His first book, Diary of a Schizophrenic, was launched at the 2010 Melbourne Writers Festival. Paul Fearne has also worked extensively in the field, working for Mission Australia, and volunteering for Mind Australia, the Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria, and Wellways, helping sufferers from mental illness on their journey's towards recovery. Some of Paul Fearne's work appears under the nom de plume of 'Fearne Paul'.

In this book we asked Ultra runners how running helps their mental health. We discovered that these amazing runners are motivated by many different things and their outstanding physical and mental achievements act as positive examples to us all. This book is for anyone that loves running and anyone who is contemplating running further than a marathon.

DescriptionJump on back and take a ride with this modern day poet. Erica Loberg's UNDRESSED delves into current social issues, coupled with a no holds barred look at her personal real life experiences. Alongside her poems she provides commentary which unleashes keen insight into her work, and allows the reader to dive deep into her mind. It is raw, real, provocative, and often times shocks the reader in its courageous look at life as a modern day woman. "Stay low, and drive hard." - emlAbout the AuthorErica Loberg was born in 1977 and raised in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor's in English from Columbia University. Erica was diagnosed with chronic hypomania, Bipolar II, in 2005 and continues down the road of psychiatric treatment. Currently, she lives in downtown LA and works with the mentally ill, who inspired her to write this book.

Key Themes: Aspergers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar, Personality Disorder and 'just an alcoholic'DescriptionThis story is true as far as memory allows and illustrates the difficulties one family contended with in a bid to live well with a mental health illness. Steven is an intelligent and unique boy who grows into an anxious teenager and a mentally distressed man. The many labels given to him - Aspergers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar, Personality Disorder and 'just an alcoholic', illustrate the battle for consistent effective and holistic care. His story is written with candour and black humour. The suicide attempts, the hospital stay where he is handcuffed to the bed, the disappearances - he relates his descent into mental illness and alcoholism. He tells of his interactions with mental health professionals who couldn't seem to engage with him or earn his trust. Twice married, he finally returns to his parents for his last chance at a life without fear or alcohol. He tells of his love for his many friends and his passion for music making. In between, he describes the difficulties of living with a wife who was determined to suck him dry, emotionally and financially. His mother has taken up his story and 'filled in the gaps' that his disturbed mind either forgot or deemed unimportant. Finally, it is a Mother's story about grief, loss and wasted potential and the battle to find the best mental health care and support in an impoverished NHS. About the AuthorMy experience with mental health illness and distress is gathered from both personal and professional experience. I have spent more than 20 years working with distressed individuals as a private therapist using Bach Flower Remedies and Clinical Hypnotherapy. My breadth of experience comes from supporting my son Steven. From the age of 11, he suffered from mental distress and my knowledge was gained during the time my husband and I looked after him until his death at 31. The many labels applied to Steven provoked me into learning more about each named condition.

Reflections From Another Side: Mental Illness Survivors and Advocates Unite to Write is an anthology of collected works written by 15 mental illness survivors and 10 mental health advocates. Collaborated with, and directed by advocate, author, and speaker, Chris Nihmey, this collection of short stories, poems, letters, journals, and autobiographies takes a large bite out of the stigma of mental health. Reflections From Another Side, written for all, 14 and up, proves that with loving support, compassion, and acceptance, talents can flourish and healing does happen. This anthology demonstrates what one is capable of achieving when help is provided. Help builds hope, and with hope comes healing. It is then that anything is possible.

DescriptionIn this book, Carrie's writings embody this mystery of our lives as a living paradox. Her keen insight into what it is to be human holds the dialectic tension of this struggle in balance; just as you find yourself hurtling down a cul de sac of the impossible and a full stop, you realise that the full stop is actually a comma!About the AuthorAs a young person Cairns was treated in the NHS with electro-convulsive therapy (ECT), but since then has worked in the mental health sector of the NHS in a variety of roles, most recently as a consultant family psychotherapist with children and young people and their families. Writing from experience of both sides of the mental health fence, Cairns is easy to categorise as a vegetarian, tree-hugging pacifist of uncertain gender, or as a literary-minded, caring professional, but does not like labels of any kind and would prefer you to read some of these poems and come to your own conclusions.DescriptionIn this book, Carrie's writings embody this mystery of our lives as a living paradox. Her keen insight into what it is to be human holds the dialectic tension of this struggle in balance; just as you find yourself hurtling down a cul de sac of the impossible and a full stop, you realise that the full stop is actually a comma!About the AuthorAs a young person Cairns was treated in the NHS with electro-convulsive therapy (ECT), but since then has worked in the mental health sector of the NHS in a variety of roles, most recently as a consultant family psychotherapist with children and young people and their families. Writing from experience of both sides of the mental health fence, Cairns is easy to categorise as a vegetarian, tree-hugging pacifist of uncertain gender, or as a literary-minded, caring professional, but does not like labels of any kind and would prefer you to read some of these poems and come to your own conclusions.

DescriptionMy poetry contains all those feelings I felt in my childhood, throughout my teenage years and during my time in the Asylum. I write raw feelings in order to try and communicate the deepest issues of how it feels to be mentally ill. A lot of my poetry touches on subjects and feelings rarely discussed.My poetry has been well received on my Instagram account.

About the AuthorBenjamin De Silva is a writer and journalist who edited a national paper in Britain. He wrote this book to encourage mankind to develop an understanding of Socialism and further afield. His contribution to political philosophy, in it, is not only for the South Asian community, where he originated, but for the rest of the world also. He studied politics at London University for two years, passing both times, with his highest grades in International Politics and Sinhalese, the main or dominant language of Sri Lanka. He had to leave after a bout of schizophrenia, which he has investigated in person. About the BookThe evolutionary theory of psychology states that schizophrenia (hearing voices) are what the prophets had, which enabled them to speak with God. The author of this book, likewise, suffered or benefited from this so-called "illness" and used what he heard to help him guide what is written down. May this book go toward understanding schizophrenia further, so people can judge whether it stands as scripture or just dribble. Book ExtractThe limits of political philosophy!So, not so strong! Let's win. The You-Value guise is on, without horrid or trouble. Yes, Marx wanted a cooperative world, with less competitive in, which he said caused, the chase after money, all wars and colonialism as the peak. But should we peak it, or change it!? Yes, Buddhists say change is what we should focus on, not peaks and troughs, for better adaptability. But You-Valuism is a peak, the highest order of the polity, but we can change to it! So let's not grumble. One day, we will win!! But don't over trough, or get depressed, because it's not that far off. We already have one fifth of the world's population, or there abouts, in brown skin colour, in South Asia, taking the toll, like it did under Colonialism, to win its original tradition and history which the whites, now not so unruly, stole. Let's not quibble about vengeance. The whites and westerners are on a learning game also, and we should forgive, because suffering unleashed is suffering within, so we all know they are, one day, on their way to higher freedom and happy, if they comply. The day will come when all political philosophy is on a You-Value spirit, a selfless abode, where no one gripes anymore, and all is still, without needing to hide or wonder what the Earth was like, one day. Let's forgive. The westerners weren't all wrong, but they lost their way and can recover and have marvellous philosophy to warrant a higher education superior to much of the world, well maybe. Even Oxford wasn't all full of toffs when Marx was around, because the socialists wanted a fairer world order and a world military, which we proposed, is a need, not of the hour, but of the day at least!

DescriptionIn this, volume 2 of Dark cloud White cloud Dusk Sandstone, we encounter another epic length poem. Much inspired by Homer, Milton and Byron, this poem attempts to give the reader an experience of beauty through words. We often experience beauty from the canvas, or through nature, but this work attempts to send the reader into that state of the sublime through a carefully constructed poesis, or poetic contrivance. Building on themes from volume 1, this volume also seeks to give some support to those who are experiencing difficulty. About the AuthorPaul Fearne holds a PhD from LaTrobe University, and a masters degree from the University of Melbourne, both in Australia. His poetry has appeared widely, including in Westerly, Mascara Literary Review and Snorkel. Fearne has recently be re-diagnosed as having schizoaffective disorder, a close relation to that of schizophrenia. Fearne is now well, and has been now for a number of years. He has been on TV and radio a number of times, and has launched at some amazing places, including the Melbourne Writers Festival, North Melbourne Library and the Dax Centre. Book ExtractWhat is there Is not there And when we have finished There will be a long pause And then To be the gatherer of rose petals I have not seen the belief we have In some time But that is not a worry We have the chance to be And be in And here Where the fathomable Meets the sea There will be a small temperance That seeks itself in ardour Be the chance And you will have a gift

Key Themes: stress, managing stress, mental health, wellbeingFeel Great: How to Manage Stress and Enjoy Life is a self-help book and you will learn how you can manage your own stress at work and in everyday life. It will help with some practical information about stress, its causes, managing stress, and how to recognise signs of stress in yourself and in others. It can be read right through or picked up and used to help and support when needed. There are helpful tips and relaxation techniques and all the case studies are real life examples, but the names have been changed to protect their identity. This is an updated version of Stress Management for Carers and is now perfect for all to read. About the Author:Jessica Smyrl has had an interest in managing stress since 2006 when she studied for a Diploma in Stress Management which gave an insight into how to handle and deal with stress effectively. She is a qualified nurse and worked as a manager in the NHS and now runs a health and wellbeing training and consultancy with workplaces and individuals to help to reduce stress and be more resilient.

About this book. This book is aimed to help anyone that has had mental health experiences. It is a personal development and self help book designed to help people improve their mental health. The practical and common sense suggestions are given by someone who has been publishing mental health clients since 2001. Everything that Jason Pegler has learnt in improving his own mindset and life he has shared openly in the hope to help others. Whether you are interested on mental health coaching, empowerment for yourself or your clients this book will serve as a practical tool kit and guide from someone who is an expert in their field. Author Biography: Jason Pegler was born in 1975. He is the world leader in mental health empowerment. He has written many books and published over 1200 books. In 2001 he set up Chipmunkapublishing the mental health publisher to give a voice to people who have had mental health experiences around the world. He is passionate about helping people, personal development and making the world a better place.