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Mental Illness - Memoirs

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True stories of real people living with mental illness, the people who love them, and the mental health care professionals who help them. If you need more information about borrowing any of the digital items available from Hoopla, Cloud Library, OverDrive or Libby, please contact your nearest St. Tammany Parish Library reference librarian. In order to bring you new and interesting titles, Hoopla content is updated monthly, and these titles may not be available in the future. To find the latest titles, please visit hoopladigital.com.

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And Now I Spill the Family Secrets

And Now I Spill the Family Secrets

An Illustrated Memoir

by Kimball, Margaret

Book - 2021

"A beautifully illustrated memoir and empathetic investigation into a family's history with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and one woman's quest to find healing among what remains." "A beautifully illustrated memoir and empathetic investigation into a family's history with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and one woman's quest to find healing among what remains." Show less

"A beautifully illustrated memoir and empathetic investigation into a family's history with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and one woman's quest to find healing among what remains." "A beautifully illustrated memoir and empathetic investigation into a family's history with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and one woman's quest to find healing among what remains." Show less

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The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind

The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind

My Tale of Madness and Recovery

by Lipska, Barbara K.

Book - 2018

"As a deadly cancer spread inside her brain, leading neuroscientist Barbara Lipska was plunged into madness--only to miraculously survive with her me...Show more "As a deadly cancer spread inside her brain, leading neuroscientist Barbara Lipska was plunged into madness--only to miraculously survive with her memories intact . . . Lipska describes her extraordinary ordeal and its lessons about the mind and brain. She explains how mental illness, brain injury, and age can change our behavior, personality, cognition, and memory. She tells what it is like to experience these changes firsthand. And she reveals what parts of us remain, even when so much else is gone." Show less

"As a deadly cancer spread inside her brain, leading neuroscientist Barbara Lipska was plunged into madness--only to miraculously survive with her me...Show more "As a deadly cancer spread inside her brain, leading neuroscientist Barbara Lipska was plunged into madness--only to miraculously survive with her memories intact . . . Lipska describes her extraordinary ordeal and its lessons about the mind and brain. She explains how mental illness, brain injury, and age can change our behavior, personality, cognition, and memory. She tells what it is like to experience these changes firsthand. And she reveals what parts of us remain, even when so much else is gone." Show less

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Heart Berries

Heart Berries

A Memoir

by Mailhot, Terese Marie

Book - 2018

"Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorde...Show more "Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder and bipolar II disorder; Terese Marie Mailhot is given a notebook and begins to write her way out of trauma. The triumphant result is 'Heart Berries,' a memorial for Mailhot's mother, a social worker and activist who had a thing for prisoners; a story of reconciliation with her father - an abusive drunk and a brilliant artist - who was murdered under mysterious circumstances; and an elegy on how difficult it is to love someone while dragging the long shadows of shame." This title is also available as an ebook and as an audiobook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

"Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorde...Show more "Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder and bipolar II disorder; Terese Marie Mailhot is given a notebook and begins to write her way out of trauma. The triumphant result is 'Heart Berries,' a memorial for Mailhot's mother, a social worker and activist who had a thing for prisoners; a story of reconciliation with her father - an abusive drunk and a brilliant artist - who was murdered under mysterious circumstances; and an elegy on how difficult it is to love someone while dragging the long shadows of shame." This title is also available as an ebook and as an audiobook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

A Memoir

by Lukach, Mark

Book - 2017

"A story of the fragility of the mind, and the tenacity of the human spirit, 'My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward' is, above all, a love story that rais...Show more "A story of the fragility of the mind, and the tenacity of the human spirit, 'My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward' is, above all, a love story that raises profound questions: How do we care for the people we love? What and who do we live for? Breathtaking in its candor, radiant with compassion, and written with dazzling lyricism, Lukach's is an intensely personal odyssey through the harrowing years of his wife's mental illness, anchored by an abiding devotion to family that will affirm readers' faith in the power of love." Show less

"A story of the fragility of the mind, and the tenacity of the human spirit, 'My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward' is, above all, a love story that rais...Show more "A story of the fragility of the mind, and the tenacity of the human spirit, 'My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward' is, above all, a love story that raises profound questions: How do we care for the people we love? What and who do we live for? Breathtaking in its candor, radiant with compassion, and written with dazzling lyricism, Lukach's is an intensely personal odyssey through the harrowing years of his wife's mental illness, anchored by an abiding devotion to family that will affirm readers' faith in the power of love." Show less

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Instrumental

Instrumental

A Memoir of Madness, Medication, and Music

by Rhodes, James

Book - 2017

"James Rhodes' passion for music has been his lifeline--the thread that has held through a life of abuse and turmoil. But whether listening to Rachma...Show more "James Rhodes' passion for music has been his lifeline--the thread that has held through a life of abuse and turmoil. But whether listening to Rachmaninov on a loop as a traumatized teenager or discovering a Bach adagio while in a hospital ward, he survived his demons by encounters with musical miracles." Show less

"James Rhodes' passion for music has been his lifeline--the thread that has held through a life of abuse and turmoil. But whether listening to Rachma...Show more "James Rhodes' passion for music has been his lifeline--the thread that has held through a life of abuse and turmoil. But whether listening to Rachmaninov on a loop as a traumatized teenager or discovering a Bach adagio while in a hospital ward, he survived his demons by encounters with musical miracles." Show less

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Show Me All Your Scars

Show Me All Your Scars

True Stories of Living with Mental Illness

by Gutkind, Lee

eBook - 2016

"Every year, one in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder. In these true stories, writers and their loved ones strug...Show more "Every year, one in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder. In these true stories, writers and their loved ones struggle as their worlds are upended. What do you do when your father kills himself, or your mother is committed to a psych ward, or your daughter starts hearing voices telling her to harm herself - or when you yourself hear such voices? Addressing bipolar disorder, OCD, trichillomania, self-harm, PTSD, and other diagnoses, these stories vividly depict the difficulties and sorrows - and sometimes, too, the unexpected and surprising rewards - of living with mental illness." This ebook is available from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. You may also be interested in Lee Gutkind's books 'Same Time Next Week' (2015) and 'Stuck in Time' (2014), also available as ebooks from Hoopla. Show less

"Every year, one in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder. In these true stories, writers and their loved ones strug...Show more "Every year, one in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder. In these true stories, writers and their loved ones struggle as their worlds are upended. What do you do when your father kills himself, or your mother is committed to a psych ward, or your daughter starts hearing voices telling her to harm herself - or when you yourself hear such voices? Addressing bipolar disorder, OCD, trichillomania, self-harm, PTSD, and other diagnoses, these stories vividly depict the difficulties and sorrows - and sometimes, too, the unexpected and surprising rewards - of living with mental illness." This ebook is available from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. You may also be interested in Lee Gutkind's books 'Same Time Next Week' (2015) and 'Stuck in Time' (2014), also available as ebooks from Hoopla. Show less

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Buffering

Unshared Tales of A Life Fully Loaded

by Hart, Hannah

Book - 2016

"Hart focuses on her past; its complexities, juxtapositions, and contradictions make up the bulk of her entertaining and honest story. Hart exposes t...Show more "Hart focuses on her past; its complexities, juxtapositions, and contradictions make up the bulk of her entertaining and honest story. Hart exposes the hardest parts of her life: being gay with a Jehovah's Witness father, growing up poor with a schizophrenic mother. These and other figures of her life could be easily demonized, but Hart allows them to emerge as complicated characters . . . The topics are grim, but there is kindness in her story, and, most significantly, humor." Show less

"Hart focuses on her past; its complexities, juxtapositions, and contradictions make up the bulk of her entertaining and honest story. Hart exposes t...Show more "Hart focuses on her past; its complexities, juxtapositions, and contradictions make up the bulk of her entertaining and honest story. Hart exposes the hardest parts of her life: being gay with a Jehovah's Witness father, growing up poor with a schizophrenic mother. These and other figures of her life could be easily demonized, but Hart allows them to emerge as complicated characters . . . The topics are grim, but there is kindness in her story, and, most significantly, humor." Show less

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My Broken Pieces

My Broken Pieces

Mending the Wounds From Sexual Abuse Through Faith, Family, and Love

by Rivera, Rosie

Book - 2016

"Rivera was scarred by sexual abuse within her family at a very young age. Living in fear and confined by painful secrets, she was plagued with const...Show more "Rivera was scarred by sexual abuse within her family at a very young age. Living in fear and confined by painful secrets, she was plagued with constant threats, confusion, and pain. Not only was she stripped of her childhood and innocence, but she was also robbed of her confidence and self-worth. Feeling completely shattered and lost, Rivera plunged into a world of damaging habits and deep depression . . . Equally harrowing and uplifting, Rosie's story is a true testament to beating the odds and proves that despite the worst of times and no matter how many more challenges life has in store, it is always possible to pick up the pieces and find the strength and purpose to dream and live again." Show less

"Rivera was scarred by sexual abuse within her family at a very young age. Living in fear and confined by painful secrets, she was plagued with const...Show more "Rivera was scarred by sexual abuse within her family at a very young age. Living in fear and confined by painful secrets, she was plagued with constant threats, confusion, and pain. Not only was she stripped of her childhood and innocence, but she was also robbed of her confidence and self-worth. Feeling completely shattered and lost, Rivera plunged into a world of damaging habits and deep depression . . . Equally harrowing and uplifting, Rosie's story is a true testament to beating the odds and proves that despite the worst of times and no matter how many more challenges life has in store, it is always possible to pick up the pieces and find the strength and purpose to dream and live again." Show less

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After A While You Just Get Used to It

After A While You Just Get Used to It

A Tale of Family Clutter

by Knapp, Gwendolyn

Book - 2015

"Growing up in a dying breed of eccentric Florida crackers, Knapp thought she had it rough - what with her pack rat mother, Margie; her aunt Susie, w...Show more "Growing up in a dying breed of eccentric Florida crackers, Knapp thought she had it rough - what with her pack rat mother, Margie; her aunt Susie, who has fewer teeth than prison stays; and Margie's bipolar boyfriend, John. But not long after Knapp moves to New Orleans, Margie packs up her House of Hoarders and follows along. As if Knapp weren't struggling enough to keep herself afloat, working odd jobs and trying to find love while suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, the thirty-year-old realizes that she's never going to escape her family's unendingly dysfunctional drama." Show less

"Growing up in a dying breed of eccentric Florida crackers, Knapp thought she had it rough - what with her pack rat mother, Margie; her aunt Susie, w...Show more "Growing up in a dying breed of eccentric Florida crackers, Knapp thought she had it rough - what with her pack rat mother, Margie; her aunt Susie, who has fewer teeth than prison stays; and Margie's bipolar boyfriend, John. But not long after Knapp moves to New Orleans, Margie packs up her House of Hoarders and follows along. As if Knapp weren't struggling enough to keep herself afloat, working odd jobs and trying to find love while suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, the thirty-year-old realizes that she's never going to escape her family's unendingly dysfunctional drama." Show less

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Carry On, Warrior

Carry On, Warrior

Thoughts on Life Unarmed

by Melton, Glennon Doyle

Book - 2013

"For years Glennon Doyle Melton built a wall between herself and others, hiding inside a bunker of secrets and shame. But one day everything changed:...Show more "For years Glennon Doyle Melton built a wall between herself and others, hiding inside a bunker of secrets and shame. But one day everything changed: Glennon woke up to life, committing herself to living out loud and giving language to our universal (yet often secret) experiences. She became a sensation when her personal essays started going viral . . . Her mistakes and triumphs demonstrate that love wins and that together we can do hard things." You may also be interested in two other books by Glennon Doyle, available from St. Tammany Parish Library, 'Untamed' (2020) and 'Love Warrior' (2016). Show less

"For years Glennon Doyle Melton built a wall between herself and others, hiding inside a bunker of secrets and shame. But one day everything changed:...Show more "For years Glennon Doyle Melton built a wall between herself and others, hiding inside a bunker of secrets and shame. But one day everything changed: Glennon woke up to life, committing herself to living out loud and giving language to our universal (yet often secret) experiences. She became a sensation when her personal essays started going viral . . . Her mistakes and triumphs demonstrate that love wins and that together we can do hard things." You may also be interested in two other books by Glennon Doyle, available from St. Tammany Parish Library, 'Untamed' (2020) and 'Love Warrior' (2016). Show less

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Brain on Fire

Brain on Fire

My Month of Madness

by Cahalan, Susannah

Book - 2012

"The story of twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan and the life-saving discovery of the autoimmune disorder that nearly killed her -- and that could...Show more "The story of twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan and the life-saving discovery of the autoimmune disorder that nearly killed her -- and that could perhaps be the root of 'demonic possessions' throughout history." This title is also available as a digital audiobook from St. Tammany Parish Library's OverDrive or Libby service. Show less

"The story of twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan and the life-saving discovery of the autoimmune disorder that nearly killed her -- and that could...Show more "The story of twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan and the life-saving discovery of the autoimmune disorder that nearly killed her -- and that could perhaps be the root of 'demonic possessions' throughout history." This title is also available as a digital audiobook from St. Tammany Parish Library's OverDrive or Libby service. Show less

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How I Got My Wiggle Back

How I Got My Wiggle Back

A Memoir of Healing

by Field, Anthony

Book - 2012

"The blue-shirted co-star of the Wiggles children's musical group recounts the story of how he overcame depression, life-threatening illness, and chronic pain to recapture his life, providing advice on promoting health and fitness." "The blue-shirted co-star of the Wiggles children's musical group recounts the story of how he overcame depression, life-threatening illness, and chronic pain to recapture his life, providing advice on promoting health and fitness." Show less

"The blue-shirted co-star of the Wiggles children's musical group recounts the story of how he overcame depression, life-threatening illness, and chronic pain to recapture his life, providing advice on promoting health and fitness." "The blue-shirted co-star of the Wiggles children's musical group recounts the story of how he overcame depression, life-threatening illness, and chronic pain to recapture his life, providing advice on promoting health and fitness." Show less

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Diary of A Stage Mother's Daughter

Diary of A Stage Mother's Daughter

by Francis, Melissa

Book - 2012

"When Melissa Francis was eight, she won the role of a lifetime: Cassandra Cooper Ingalls, the little girl who was adopted by the Ingalls family on t...Show more "When Melissa Francis was eight, she won the role of a lifetime: Cassandra Cooper Ingalls, the little girl who was adopted by the Ingalls family on the . . . 'Little House on the Prairie.' Despite her age, she was already a veteran actress, moving from one Hollywood set to the next. But behind the scenes, her success was fueled by the pride, pressure, and sometimes grinding cruelty of her stage mother. While Melissa thrived under pressure, her older sister Tiffany . . . was often ignored by their mother in a shadow of neglect and disappointment . . . When Melissa realized the role her mother continued to play in her sister's downward spiral, she resolved to end the manic, abusive cycle once and for all." Show less

"When Melissa Francis was eight, she won the role of a lifetime: Cassandra Cooper Ingalls, the little girl who was adopted by the Ingalls family on t...Show more "When Melissa Francis was eight, she won the role of a lifetime: Cassandra Cooper Ingalls, the little girl who was adopted by the Ingalls family on the . . . 'Little House on the Prairie.' Despite her age, she was already a veteran actress, moving from one Hollywood set to the next. But behind the scenes, her success was fueled by the pride, pressure, and sometimes grinding cruelty of her stage mother. While Melissa thrived under pressure, her older sister Tiffany . . . was often ignored by their mother in a shadow of neglect and disappointment . . . When Melissa realized the role her mother continued to play in her sister's downward spiral, she resolved to end the manic, abusive cycle once and for all." Show less

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All of Me

All of Me

by Noble, Kim

eBook - 2012

"recalls Kim Noble's many years in and out of mental institutions and various diagnoses until finally being appropriately diagnosed with dissociative...Show more "recalls Kim Noble's many years in and out of mental institutions and various diagnoses until finally being appropriately diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Described as a creative way some minds cope with unbearable pain, DID causes Kim's body to play host to more than 20 different personalities— from a little boy who speaks only Latin and an elective mute to a gay man and an anorexic teenager . . . this brave illumination of the links and intersections between memory, mental illness, and creativity offers a glimpse into the mind of someone with DID and helps readers understand the confusion, frustration, and everyday difficulties in living with this disorder." This ebook is available from St. Tammany Parish Library's OverDrive or Libby service. It is also available from the library's Hoopla service. Show less

"recalls Kim Noble's many years in and out of mental institutions and various diagnoses until finally being appropriately diagnosed with dissociative...Show more "recalls Kim Noble's many years in and out of mental institutions and various diagnoses until finally being appropriately diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Described as a creative way some minds cope with unbearable pain, DID causes Kim's body to play host to more than 20 different personalities— from a little boy who speaks only Latin and an elective mute to a gay man and an anorexic teenager . . . this brave illumination of the links and intersections between memory, mental illness, and creativity offers a glimpse into the mind of someone with DID and helps readers understand the confusion, frustration, and everyday difficulties in living with this disorder." This ebook is available from St. Tammany Parish Library's OverDrive or Libby service. It is also available from the library's Hoopla service. Show less

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This Fragile Life

This Fragile Life

A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son

by Pierce-Baker, Charlotte

eBook - 2012

"This autobiography weaves a fascinating story of mental illness, race, family, the drive of African Americans to succeed, and a mother's love for her son." "This autobiography weaves a fascinating story of mental illness, race, family, the drive of African Americans to succeed, and a mother's love for her son." Show less

"This autobiography weaves a fascinating story of mental illness, race, family, the drive of African Americans to succeed, and a mother's love for her son." "This autobiography weaves a fascinating story of mental illness, race, family, the drive of African Americans to succeed, and a mother's love for her son." Show less

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Welcome to My Country

Welcome to My Country

by Slater, Lauren

eBook - 2012

"The world of the schizophrenic, the depressed, the suicidal can seem a foreign, frightening place. Now, a brilliant writer/psychologist takes reader...Show more "The world of the schizophrenic, the depressed, the suicidal can seem a foreign, frightening place. Now, a brilliant writer/psychologist takes readers on a mesmerizing journey into this enigmatic world. As readers interact through Slater with patients Lenny, Moxi, Oscar, and Marie, they come to understand more about the human mind and spirit." This ebook is available from St. Tammany Parish Library's OverDrive or Libby service. Show less

"The world of the schizophrenic, the depressed, the suicidal can seem a foreign, frightening place. Now, a brilliant writer/psychologist takes reader...Show more "The world of the schizophrenic, the depressed, the suicidal can seem a foreign, frightening place. Now, a brilliant writer/psychologist takes readers on a mesmerizing journey into this enigmatic world. As readers interact through Slater with patients Lenny, Moxi, Oscar, and Marie, they come to understand more about the human mind and spirit." This ebook is available from St. Tammany Parish Library's OverDrive or Libby service. Show less

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Loud in the House of Myself

Loud in the House of Myself

Memoir of A Strange Girl

by Pershall, Stacy

Book - 2011

"From her days as a thirteen-year-old Jesus freak, through a battle with anorexia and bulimia, her first eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and b...Show more "From her days as a thirteen-year-old Jesus freak, through a battle with anorexia and bulimia, her first eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, this spirited and at times mordantly funny memoir chronicles Pershall's journey through hell--several breakdowns and suicide attempts--and her struggle with the mental health care system." Show less

"From her days as a thirteen-year-old Jesus freak, through a battle with anorexia and bulimia, her first eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and b...Show more "From her days as a thirteen-year-old Jesus freak, through a battle with anorexia and bulimia, her first eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, this spirited and at times mordantly funny memoir chronicles Pershall's journey through hell--several breakdowns and suicide attempts--and her struggle with the mental health care system." Show less

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Darkness Visible

Darkness Visible

A Memoir of Madness

by Styron, William

eBook - 2010

"In the summer of 1985, William Styron became numbed by disaffection, apathy, and despair, unable to speak or walk while caught in the grip of advanc...Show more "In the summer of 1985, William Styron became numbed by disaffection, apathy, and despair, unable to speak or walk while caught in the grip of advanced depression. His struggle with the disease culminated in a wave of obsession that nearly drove him to suicide, leading him to seek hospitalization before the dark tide engulfed him. 'Darkness Visible' tells the story of Styron's recovery, laying bare the harrowing realities of clinical depression and chronicling his triumph over the disease that had claimed so many great writers before him. His final words are a call for hope to all who suffer from mental illness that it is possible to emerge from even the deepest abyss of despair and 'once again behold the stars.' This ebook features a new illustrated biography of William Styron, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Styron family and the Duke University Archives." Show less

"In the summer of 1985, William Styron became numbed by disaffection, apathy, and despair, unable to speak or walk while caught in the grip of advanc...Show more "In the summer of 1985, William Styron became numbed by disaffection, apathy, and despair, unable to speak or walk while caught in the grip of advanced depression. His struggle with the disease culminated in a wave of obsession that nearly drove him to suicide, leading him to seek hospitalization before the dark tide engulfed him. 'Darkness Visible' tells the story of Styron's recovery, laying bare the harrowing realities of clinical depression and chronicling his triumph over the disease that had claimed so many great writers before him. His final words are a call for hope to all who suffer from mental illness that it is possible to emerge from even the deepest abyss of despair and 'once again behold the stars.' This ebook features a new illustrated biography of William Styron, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Styron family and the Duke University Archives." Show less

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How I Made It to Eighteen

How I Made It to Eighteen

A Mostly True Story

by White, Tracy

Book - 2010

"How do you know if you're on the verge of a nervous breakdown? For seventeen-year-old Stacy Black, it all begins with the smashing of a window. Afte...Show more "How do you know if you're on the verge of a nervous breakdown? For seventeen-year-old Stacy Black, it all begins with the smashing of a window. After putting her fist through the glass, she checks into a mental hospital. Stacy hates it there but despite herself slowly realizes she has to face the reasons for her depression to stop from self-destructing. Based on the author's experiences, 'How I Made it to Eighteen' is a frank portrait of what it's like to struggle with self-esteem, body image issues, drug addiction, and anxiety." Show less

"How do you know if you're on the verge of a nervous breakdown? For seventeen-year-old Stacy Black, it all begins with the smashing of a window. Afte...Show more "How do you know if you're on the verge of a nervous breakdown? For seventeen-year-old Stacy Black, it all begins with the smashing of a window. After putting her fist through the glass, she checks into a mental hospital. Stacy hates it there but despite herself slowly realizes she has to face the reasons for her depression to stop from self-destructing. Based on the author's experiences, 'How I Made it to Eighteen' is a frank portrait of what it's like to struggle with self-esteem, body image issues, drug addiction, and anxiety." Show less

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Rage Against the Meshugenah

Rage Against the Meshugenah

Why It Takes Balls to Go Nuts : A Memoir

by Evans, Dan

Book - 2009

"At turns poignant and uproarious, Evans' memoir vividly traces his journey through the minefield of mental illness from a modern man's point-of-view." "At turns poignant and uproarious, Evans' memoir vividly traces his journey through the minefield of mental illness from a modern man's point-of-view." Show less

"At turns poignant and uproarious, Evans' memoir vividly traces his journey through the minefield of mental illness from a modern man's point-of-view." "At turns poignant and uproarious, Evans' memoir vividly traces his journey through the minefield of mental illness from a modern man's point-of-view." Show less

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The Glass Castle

The Glass Castle

A Memoir

by Walls, Jeannette

Book - 2009

"a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a penetrating look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober...Show more "a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a penetrating look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette's brilliant father captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was a free spirit who hated anything to do with domesticity. The Walls children learned to take care of themselves. They fed, clothed, and protected one another, and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered." Show less

"a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a penetrating look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober...Show more "a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a penetrating look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette's brilliant father captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was a free spirit who hated anything to do with domesticity. The Walls children learned to take care of themselves. They fed, clothed, and protected one another, and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered." Show less

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Wishful Drinking

Wishful Drinking

by Fisher, Carrie

Book - 2008

"With acerbic precision and brash humor, she writes of struggling with and enjoying aspects of her alcoholism, drug addiction and mental breakdowns. ...Show more "With acerbic precision and brash humor, she writes of struggling with and enjoying aspects of her alcoholism, drug addiction and mental breakdowns. " You may also be interested in Carrie Fisher's other autobiographical works 'The Princess Diarist' (2016) and 'Shockaholic' (2011). Show less

"With acerbic precision and brash humor, she writes of struggling with and enjoying aspects of her alcoholism, drug addiction and mental breakdowns. ...Show more "With acerbic precision and brash humor, she writes of struggling with and enjoying aspects of her alcoholism, drug addiction and mental breakdowns. " You may also be interested in Carrie Fisher's other autobiographical works 'The Princess Diarist' (2016) and 'Shockaholic' (2011). Show less

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My Lobotomy

My Lobotomy

A Memoir

by Dully, Howard

Book - 2007

"In 1960, when Dully was 12 years old, his stepmother, with his father's approval, took him to see Dr. Walter Freeman, who performed a transorbital, ...Show more "In 1960, when Dully was 12 years old, his stepmother, with his father's approval, took him to see Dr. Walter Freeman, who performed a transorbital, or 'icepick,' lobotomy on him. His stepmother felt that he was 'defiant' and 'unruly,' and Dr. Freeman believed in the power of the lobotomy to change personalities." This title is also available from St. Tammany Parish Library as an audiobook on CD, and a digital audiobook from the library's OverDrive or Libby service. Show less

"In 1960, when Dully was 12 years old, his stepmother, with his father's approval, took him to see Dr. Walter Freeman, who performed a transorbital, ...Show more "In 1960, when Dully was 12 years old, his stepmother, with his father's approval, took him to see Dr. Walter Freeman, who performed a transorbital, or 'icepick,' lobotomy on him. His stepmother felt that he was 'defiant' and 'unruly,' and Dr. Freeman believed in the power of the lobotomy to change personalities." This title is also available from St. Tammany Parish Library as an audiobook on CD, and a digital audiobook from the library's OverDrive or Libby service. Show less

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Shock

Shock

The Healing Power of Electroconvulsive Therapy

by Dukakis, Kitty

Book - 2006

"For more than twenty years, Kitty Dukakis battled severe depression with every medication and treatment available. But it wasn't until she tried electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - that she began getting her life back for good." "For more than twenty years, Kitty Dukakis battled severe depression with every medication and treatment available. But it wasn't until she tried electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - that she began getting her life back for good." Show less

"For more than twenty years, Kitty Dukakis battled severe depression with every medication and treatment available. But it wasn't until she tried electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - that she began getting her life back for good." "For more than twenty years, Kitty Dukakis battled severe depression with every medication and treatment available. But it wasn't until she tried electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - that she began getting her life back for good." Show less

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The Man With the Beautiful Voice

The Man With the Beautiful Voice

And More Stories From the Other Side of the Couch

by Rubin, Lillian B.

Book - 2003

"In her long career as a psychotherapist, acclaimed author Lillian Rubin occasionally encountered patients who demanded a very special, even unorthod...Show more "In her long career as a psychotherapist, acclaimed author Lillian Rubin occasionally encountered patients who demanded a very special, even unorthodox, therapeutic approach. For the first time, Dr. Rubin tells the stories of her most fascinating, most challenging case,'from the other side of the couch,' focusing not just on the patient, but on her own inner process as she confronts the issues each case raises . . . Through these captivating tales . . . Dr. Rubin illuminates the process of therapy and how it works, especially when rules need to be bent or even broken." Show less

"In her long career as a psychotherapist, acclaimed author Lillian Rubin occasionally encountered patients who demanded a very special, even unorthod...Show more "In her long career as a psychotherapist, acclaimed author Lillian Rubin occasionally encountered patients who demanded a very special, even unorthodox, therapeutic approach. For the first time, Dr. Rubin tells the stories of her most fascinating, most challenging case,'from the other side of the couch,' focusing not just on the patient, but on her own inner process as she confronts the issues each case raises . . . Through these captivating tales . . . Dr. Rubin illuminates the process of therapy and how it works, especially when rules need to be bent or even broken." Show less

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