Shadow Syndromes by John J. Ratey (ISBN:0553379593)

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		Shadow Syndromes: The Mild Forms of Major Mental Disorders That Sabotage Us
	
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			John J. Ratey		
	
Are you living under a shadow?Do you or someone you love suffer from: Chronic sadness Obsessiveness Outbursts of anger The inability to finish tasks...more
 Are you living under a shadow?Do you or someone you love suffer from: Chronic sadness Obsessiveness Outbursts of anger The inability to finish tasks Acute anxiety  Disabling discomfort in social situationsThese are the "shadow syndromes" of major mental disorders that limit the lives, productivity, and happiness of millions of people.Drawing on cutting-edge research, Drs. Ratey and Johnson challenge the most basic beliefs of our mental health professionals by uncovering the biological factors that often determine our personalities.  They use real-life case studies to illustrate how shadow syndromes affect our everyday lives and how they can be treated--often dramatically--with diet, exercise, psychotherapy, and medication.Shadow Syndromes is the revolutionary theory that sheds light on our life-limiting behaviors and offers the essential tools for changing them.  This book will liberate you and those you love.   less

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
An excellent read.  The authors premise is that mental disorders form a continuous spectrum instead of diagnosable discontinuities.  Anyone can fall anywhere on the spectrum and inherit "shadows" of the traits of a psychological disorder. These shadows serve to inhibit our potential and happiness as individuals.

If you are looking for introspective answers or reasons why others act in...more
 An excellent read.  The authors premise is that mental disorders form a continuous spectrum instead of diagnosable discontinuities.  Anyone can fall anywhere on the spectrum and inherit "shadows" of the traits of a psychological disorder. These shadows serve to inhibit our potential and happiness as individuals.

If you are looking for introspective answers or reasons why others act in self sabotaging ways, this book is for you.   hide

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							Liberty
						
							few weeks ago						
Read it. Was hard to keep my interest. NOt the best out there on mental illeness. Shadow is a term they use for sympotms of disease but not full blown mental disease. Found it a little to simplisitic in it's usage of phramachology. They beleive everyone can be treated with pharmachology.

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							Dick
						
							few weeks ago						
The book helped me to understand that when we sometimes label someone as "odd" they just may be.  The brain is complex and new technology and continuing studies are providing more insight.

We all need to work at changing everyone's view so we don't stigmatize anyone who seeks help with behavioral and mental issues.

I found the book useful. I'm certain that I'll be more open-minded in my future...more
 The book helped me to understand that when we sometimes label someone as "odd" they just may be.  The brain is complex and new technology and continuing studies are providing more insight.

We all need to work at changing everyone's view so we don't stigmatize anyone who seeks help with behavioral and mental issues.

I found the book useful. I'm certain that I'll be more open-minded in my future attitudes towards psychological disorders.   hide

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