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Description Schizoaffective disorder is a condition which shares symptoms with both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and which affects as many as 1 in 200 people - 0.5% of the population. Surprisingly, there have been few books written about schizoaffective disorder, and even fewer aimed at the general reader.Until now. Schizoaffective Disorder Simplified is your comprehensive and up-to-date guide to schizoaffective disorder, featuring an introduction to the condition, its symptoms, its treatment and various ways that people can learn to manage their illness, as well as a series of helpful worksheets for people with schizoaffective disorder. Aimed at the general reader, whether you have schizoaffective disorder, care for someone with the illness or just have a curious interest in the subject, this book will answer all your questions about schizoaffective disorder, and give you an insight into what it is like to live with mania, depression and psychosis. About the AuthorMartine Daniel was born in York in 1981. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and whilst at secondary school she would often be caught scribbling stories in the back of exercise books during lessons. Her dreams of seeing her name in print never dimmed, despite her life being turned upside down by episodes of mania, depression and psychosis during her late teens and early twenties.In 2003 the pressures of a stressful job brought on an episode of psychotic mania, which led to the breakdown that ended her hopes of a career in bookselling, following which Martine was finally forced into contact with local mental health services. With the help of medication and the support of her family, she began to pick up the pieces of her life and started work on her first novel The Fire in Your Eyes (published 2009), juggling work on the novel with her studies with The Open University. Her second novel, Legacy of Lies, the sequel to The Fire in Your Eyes, and her third novel, Wading the Waters of my Mind, were both published in 2010. Martine is a keen supporter of the Time to Change campaign and hopes that her writing can help to put an end to the stigma of mental illness.

DescriptionThe Book depicts the life of Fred Mletzko, an accomplished Coast Guard Officer and High School Math Teacher and Coach, who, despite struggling with OCD, has achieved numerous goals and had many interesting experiences throughout his life. His example will offer those with OCD hope for the future.About the AuthorFred Mletzko graduated from his class at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and received his diploma from the President of the United States. He won numerous military awards as an Officer in the Coast Guard. He also taught High School and was honored as Teacher of the Year and Coach of the Year. He has dealt with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for most of his life and has been able to accomplish numerous goals and have many positive experiences despite his disability.Book ExtractIt should have been the best day of my life. It was a beautiful afternoon. Sunny, a few clouds, temperatures in the 70's, and a slight breeze. I had worked obsessively for six years for this day. "The Captain" as I would be referred to from that day on. The day I take command of a Coast Guard Cutter, one of the toughest, most responsible and stressful jobs that exist. It's 1992. We're tied up at the pier in Norfolk, VA. Unfortunately, my mind is obsessed with the fear of catching Aids. This was not a "normal" fear as I was not in a high risk group. I had taken this particular fear to extreme lengths due to what I would soon be diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disor-der). I got tested monthly and washed my hands constantly.

Description This book is one young man's look the world, or worlds which he experiences, internal and external, heavenly and earthly and everything in-between. Shaffer's lens allows the reader different angles from the norm, different interpretations of our everyday 21st century society.He hopes to leave us all "touched by madness", if not fully fledged, card carrying mad men.About the AuthorEvan Shaffer has suffered from schizoaffective disorder since high school. Following several years of alternating suicidal depressions, paranoid delusions, and manic psychosis, he found his voice as a writer and wrote "For Madmen Only: Adventures of a Writer" - the picturesque story of his experiences with mental illness and development as a writer. He recently received a Masters degree in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University. However, he is struggling to establish a career as a full-time writer.

Description This is a life changing story about Mommy Frog who lives in a land called Lily Pad Pond. She does not live a very healthy lifestyle and is finding out that this is not very good for her. Throughout the story, Mommy Frog starts to become very depressed and does not feel as happy as she once did. One day, she courageously decides to seek out help for her sad feelings, and finds out that if she follows that advice of her councilor, anything is possible, even happiness. Mommy Frog does what it takes in order to feel better. Doors open for her in the most unbelievable ways. Now she has a story to tell her son. About the AuthorTamara was born on June 18th, 1976 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She graduated high school, excelling in English studies as well as Creative Writing classes. Tamara went on to study as an English major in St Catherines, Ontario at Brock University. She was ready to complete her second year exams in English when she was brought down by her mental illness, schizoaffective disorder. Tamara was hospitalized, and not able to finish her degree. Since then, Tamara has always wanted to bring mental illness into the awareness of the public, in hopes that she could, one day, diminish the stigma and stereotypes that are attached to these disorders.

Description This anthology of poems was written by the author throughout his adult life.Many were found in his flat after his death scribbled on pieces of paper, written in diaries or typewritten. Others had been handed to family members from time to time. There are seven different categories. The poems inevitably reflect the author's experiences as a person with chronic bipolar disorder, as well as his views on religion having studied Theology for many years. He was always questioning and never quite deciding to be loyal to any particular church, although he did see himself as a committed Christian. His observations of life could be considered quite controversial, sometimes apparently quite flippant while on closer scrutiny deeply serious. He also writes with some humour about his relationships with the opposite sex and members of his family. Included in the anthology is a section loosely described as "songs". Only the one bearing the title of this book was ever put to music and performed by him as a song but his intention had always been to break into song writing."If only I was a better guitarist"The intention in publishing this book is to pay tribute to his memory as a complete human being, with a big personality and a heart to match who had a message he wanted to give but unfortunately could not succeed in doing this during his life time. At the same time, if this book can help to highlight the plight of the mentally ill and the proceeds serve to contribute in some way to financing further research into mental health, it will have been a worthwhile exercise.About the AuthorDavid Alexander Edward Murdoch was born in Aberdeen Maternity Hospital on 21st January1965, the eldest of three children. He has two sisters. His parents divorced in 1984. Always a mischievous little boy, he was academically bright, good at sports and music. Throughout his childhood, he was full of enthusiasm and eager to excel at anything he tried. David attended schools in Stranraer, Ayr, Bucksburn, Dyce, Cults, Westhill and Ellon. He could claim to be a true Aberdonian however having spent all his adult life living in the City.David suffered a period of depression at age 14 followed later by hypomania as a teenager and was diagnosed with manic depression at the age of twenty in 1986. The illness dominated his life and he struggled to achieve anything he was proud of. He did not respond positively to any of the drugs on offer and had difficulty accepting that he had an illness. He was admitted to hospital usually compulsorily all too frequently, until his tragic death in Aberdeen on 23rd November 2008.As a boy and a young man he loved playing golf, tennis and football. He also enjoyed art, music and drama. He directed, co-produced and acted in "Macbeth" while at University. He also acted in plays such as "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Importance of Being Ernest" (playing Lady Bracknell).