Happy: How to Manage Depression and Anxiety Without Big Pharma
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (561 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073VYRZ8Q |
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| Number of Pages | : | 549 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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I hope my stories help.. Happy is a simple guide for anyone interested in learning more about practical, yet non-conventional tools and techniques to live a more balanced and comfortable life. I've lived with depression and anxiety my whole life, and with those came a plethora of ways it manifested; OCD, IBS, leaky gut, low self-esteem, victim mentality, procrastination, self-loathing, etc. Too many people suffer depression and anxiety in silence and frustration. I've always been a private person, but I'm daring to share some of my personal and sometimes awkward stories to help you and others who suffer understand that you are not alone and that there are lots of ways for many people to feel better without taking pharmaceutical antidepressant medicines. Mindfulness and meditation are a huge piece of the puzzle, but with this list of issues, I needed even more help. I am an advocate for alternative therapies, natural medicines and traditional medicine. I hope to motivate you or your loved one to discover your own personal formula for success and take the steps toward having more control of your health and happiness, whatever it takes. Everyone needs to be their own advocate and do what is right for them. No judging here. Whether you ta
yogidoakie said This is a gem of a book!. I drank in this book in two bedtime sessions and hated to put it down, but sleep equals happiness for me! It is straightforward and unabashed, yet filled with love and enthusiastic encouragement. It is also chock full of personal anecdotes most of us can relate to, and a plethora of self care techniques to suit all tastes and needs, to support a range of emotional challenges from acute panic, to generalized anxiety and severe depression. Many ideas presented here, are ones I am familiar with from my own journey, but I learned about some new treasures as well, and Joell kindly provides links and reference notes so you . Why You Should Read HAPPY -- the Alternative to Big Pharma Amazon Customer Direct, accessible, personal -- yet universal -- Joell Ann Jacob’s first book, Happy, is not only a personal chronicle of her struggle to be happy and overcome Depression. For so many of us, it's a lifetime quest. Her suggestions for beating “The big D” without the assist of “Big Pharma” are numerous, tried and true solutions. The tone is chatty and conversational, the voice rings true. Ms. Jacobs is motivated by a desire to help others, which I believe is a goal achieved in a truthful and readable way. For anybody seeking alternative methods to thwarting their depression, I would highly . Dale Griffith said Excellent Resource. For anyone living with depression or anxiety, Joell Jacobs offers an array of alternatives from traditional medical options. Never preachy, Jacobs couples her experiential knowledge with researched data, offering, quite frankly, something for everyone. From acupuncture to hiking to tapping, this little volume presents practical tools for healing. I strongly believe "Happy" should be shared with therapists, educators, and medical practitioners. Before popping a pill, it might be wise to try some happy solutions.