Shadow Syndromes: The Mild Forms of Major Mental Disorders That Sabotage Us
About this book
Are you living under a shadow?Do you or someone you love suffer Chronic sadnessObsessivenessOutbursts of angerThe inability to finish tasksAcute anxietyDisabling 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.