This handy pocket-sized guide presents 26 proven strategies that help those recovering from mental illness sustain their recovery. From "Accept your illness - it's not your fault" to "Zero in on taking care of yourself every single day," it's packed with practical suggestions for anyone striving to sustain good mental health. The author, Carol Kivler, was brought to her knees four times by "The Beast" - clinical depression. After her fourth episode she began exploring non-medical strategies for preventing relapse: "Journaling provided an outlet for getting things out of my head and onto paper. Quieting my mind throughout the day eased my racing thoughts. Scheduling activities on my calendar gave me something to look forward to. Recognizing how to 'be' instead of 'do' brought a sense of relief to my harried world." It's been 12+ years since Carol's last episode of depression. She credits the strategies in this book with helping her, and many others that she's shared them with, to sustain recovery and live a productive and fulfilling life. Each of the 26 strategies offers evocative insight into non-medical options that work.

Winning the battle against drugs and alcohol This small book will hopefully have a huge impact on someone in recovery.The objective and purpose is to provide insight into what recovery looks like. This book is intended to start conversations and discussions about what healthy living and being clean and sober means, it's compiled of information, thoughts and experiences of recovering alcoholics and addicts who want to help with their knowledge. Our goal is to contribute to the recovery process and give a helping hand to someone getting and staying sober.

Mel B. and Bill P. offer a unique look at the historical and spiritual roots of the principles of recovery and how they apply to staying sober, building emotional stability, and fulfilling human potential. The key principles of Alcoholics Anonymous are widely familiar as seven popular slogans: First things first. Live and let live. Easy does it. Let go and let God. One day at a time. Pass it on. Keep it simple. This inspiring book explores the deep wisdom behind these simple sayings and shows how the underlying principles relate not only to recovery but also to living happily and well in a confusing world.Mel B. and Bill P. offer a unique look at the historical, spiritual, and Twelve Step roots of the main principles of recovery. Full of practical help and support, this book gives readers a clear and useful sense of how these principles apply to the main goals of recovery: staying clean and sober, building emotional stability and maturity for successful living in sobriety, and finding the will and the way to get along with others and fulfill our full human potential.

Depression—it can hit anyone at any time. It is a debilitating disease, a soul snatcher that turns everything in life a deadening black. It’s difficult to think that there can ever be a way out, a chance to return to the light of life again. But it is possible… If you are reading this, it’s because you or someone you know and love is suffering in that black abyss and desperately wants to be “me” again. This book is one of hope and encouragement, written by one who knows depression intimately and now helps others through their healing journeys. These words and thoughts can lift your spirit and give you hope and direction when you need it the most. Experience returning hope, a serene spirit, and a zest for life that you thought was long gone. Let this book help you to reclaim and live your life once again.

This practical, comprehensive, and easy to use book helps alcohol abusers understand their behavior, but provides practical steps that anyone can use to solve an alcohol problem. Written by a cognitive-behavioral psychologist, this book includes chapters on overcoming low self-esteem, depression, stress, attending self-help groups, and living a better life after quitting. Each chapter contains specific self-help techniques. Recommended by SMART Recovery.

As teachers, authors and women in recovery, Michele L. Dionisio and Tricia N. Ragusa wouldn't say that the path to recovery is as easy as ABC. Instead, they've created a simple, straightforward glossary of ideas to staying recovered from any of life's challenges and living a spiritually fit life. Ragusa and Dionisio contribute suggestions and insight into how you can incorporate important coping techniques into your life morning, noon, and night. These simple ABCs cover the important concept of HUGS (Higher Power, Universe, God, or Spirit), the many benefits of 12 Step Programs, the breathing and meditation techniques that are most beneficial, the most effective coping skills, the crucial components of forgiveness and gratitude in the recovery process, the importance of remembering to laugh at the joys in your life, and the many spiritual and emotional resources available to you. In AA to Z, Ragusa and Dionisio provide a compassionate, easy to follow way to work through trauma and addiction. With these new tools in your mental and emotional toolbox, you'll be able to build a solid foundation for your own recovery, live your best life and, ultimately, discover your life's purpose.

Depression-it can hit anyone at any time. It is a debilitating disease, a soul snatcher that turns everything in life a deadening black. It's difficult to think that there can ever be a way out, a chance to return to the light of life again. But it is possible... If you are reading this, it's because you or someone you know and love is suffering in that black abyss and desperately wants to be "me" again. This book is one of hope and encouragement, written by one who knows depression intimately and now helps others through their healing journeys. These words and thoughts can lift your spirit and give you hope and direction when you need it the most. Experience returning hope, a serene spirit, and a zest for life that you thought was long gone. Let this book help you to reclaim and live your life once again.