A MOTHER'S DESCRIPTION OF SCHIZOPHRENIA A Letter to Schizophrenia ... you were a source of intense grief to my soul. You fought me to the end, but I endured your fury and became much stronger. I did not allow you to hinder me from moving on; in strength, I kept plowing through your murk. Your presence was profound and profoundly disturbing. I wanted you out of my life, which is why I fought so hard with all my strength to see you gone. AND, I WON THE FIGHT From: A Victorious Mother SON Lovable boy who grew up to be popular and handsome with unique ambitions, suddenly RAVAGED by mental...

In today's difficult and challenging economic environment, many factors contribute to mental health issues. No one is able to predict who may succumb to mental illness. Parents all over the world who care about their children's mental health will want to read this book. I was shocked when mental illnesses struck two of my four children. Soon after, I was struck too. While caring for my children, I was diagnosed as suffering with major depression and stress. This is my journey of how I coped with my two children's struggles with schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorders. This is...

At last, it is thrilling, that after 22 years, my son is finally out of denial and on his road to self-reliance. He has been developing his job readiness skills and is now leading a meaningful and independent life. He is also working diligently at adjusting his lifestyle to include foods, activities and associates that are conducive to becoming a healthier person. For years, my son remained in denial. He refused to accept or understand his illness. Additionally, he was oblivious to developing the proper views or motives toward recovery. Today, he has accepted responsibility for managing his...

Day-after-Day Coping for Individuals and Families - A Workbook Day after Coping with Mental Illness Workbook is first in the Self-help RE-integration Workbook Series. In it, I share some of my tips that helped me cope against impossible odds while struggling to help my son and daughter learn to manage their illnesses. The Workbook provides an overview of the things I did that helped me cope with my son's and daughter's mental illnesses and how practicing the Assignments helped them to cope and now they are moving on with their lives. Day-After-Day Workbook shares with you the different ways...

Parents all over the world who care about their children's mental health will want to read this book. I was shocked when bipolar struck my youngest daughter. She was 16 years old. Once I received that devastating diagnosis, I devoted all my waking hours to caring for her. I worked tirelessly until I received successful results. Like any other illness, knowledge and early detection of bipolar disorder is vitally important to prevent years of pain and hardships. Unfortunately, the symptoms during the early stages were truly deceptive and confusing. They were unsuspecting and gradual, which made...