Showing posts with label #books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #books. Show all posts

Sunday, November 3, 2019

EXCELLENT REVIEW of MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR

"The mentally ill do not belong in jails            
             
This memoir offers an insider's viewpoint on the author's insanity and details the striking incompetence of a system of psychiatric care which leads to her incarceration. For years, Stephanie is not allowed to stay in hospitals long enough to reach recovery, as her insurance will not pay, and her psychosis is allowed to continue. As she is released from hospitals again and again, still unwell, her psychosis worsens. Finally, as her psychosis comes to its climax, she believes she must set her apartment on fire to benefit those around her by killing "witches."

Following her arson, she spends a month in a hospital, psychotic and not improving. She is then transferred to jail where she lingers in solitary confinement for months, too psychotic to even know where she is, unaware that she is even incarcerated. She is then transferred to another hospital. It takes over a year in that psychiatric hospital, but Stephanie finally receives the care she needs, and finds a medication regimen that works for her. Her sanity is restored, and she resumes a normal life. The book ends with hope.

This book is eye-opening to the failure of the system of psychiatric care in America. There is need for change in the system of care where people like Stephanie fall through the cracks. Had she been hospitalized long enough at the beginning, and received the care that she so badly needed-- and deserved-- at the onset, she would never have committed a crime, or ended up behind bars."

Like what you have read?
Read MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR now!


Monday, September 23, 2019

CONGRATS TO ME ON BOOK #10!!!

By Stephanie Anne Allen

Within the last couple days, I have published How to Survive Addiction. This is the 9th book in the How to Survive Series. Other books in the series are about depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and eating disorders. These uplifting and empowering self-help books offer insight, inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope.

My very first book is titled My Mental Madness Memoir. This is a first-hand account of dealing with mental illness. It is raw, honest, intriguing, and compelling. This book is 100% unique and one-of-a-kind. The author takes you deep into the mind of someone with severe mental illness and shows you that it is possible to not only survive but to thrive. The author beats all the given odds and emerges victorious.

I just want everyone to know that I wasn’t always stable. I suffered debilitating mental illnesses. I went through hell. But with love, faith, hope, strength, and courage, I was able to defy all the odds. I want everyone to know that they too can overcome any hardship, difficulty, or problem. Please use my books as guides in your journey of recovery.

Comment from a book fan:
“…It has helped transform my life in such a way I cannot explain.”

Let my books transform your life also!

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

EXCELLENT & POSITIVE REVIEW of MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR by READER

MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR BY STEPHANIE ANNE ALLEN
"​Brutal...
Stephanie Ann Allen takes us on a journey through her life and the struggles that she has had with multiple mental illnesses in this memoir.
Let me start off by saying that I can relate to it all... the psychosis, the childhood bullying, not fitting in and feeling awkward, the alleged rape, the delusions, the weight gain, the depression, the self-mutilation, the suicide attempts, all of it. I have indeed been throug...h it all as well. I will be candid here and say that I share some of the same diagnosis as the author who wrote this book. But this book isn't just about me and it's not just about the author. This book is a testament to the things that we face, that we fear, that we struggle with every single day of our lives. As people with mental illness our lives are not easy. Simply seeing things straight most days is not easy. We are constantly battling with our own minds and thoughts. The author is a very brave individual to share so much about herself and her struggles.
As a book itself I feel that it needs a few finishing touches and final polishes to make things a little easier on the readers and the target audience of the book:
If you don't relate to the narrator in any way you will find the writing very dry and raw. The book could really do with some filler and/or dialogue as it is just straight facts written here. As a reader looking in from the outside it is hard to build up emotion for the narrator when it is written in this manner. That along with the bold, block text makes it very difficult to read.
This book is not an easy read to begin with as some of the points that are brought up are heartbreaking to say the least. It is quite unimaginable that one person could go through so much and still come out on the other side. I always look up to individuals who are able to do that.
To the author of this book I say that you are a very strong and beautiful individual. I thank you for sharing your story with us. ❤️"


Saturday, July 20, 2019

FREE Self Help Books

Back to back promos!!

Self help books that offer insight, inspiration, encouragement, & tips on how to cope.

FREE How to Survive Anxiety
7/21/19--7/25/19

FREE How to Survive Schizoaffective Disorder
7/26/19--7/30/19

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Friday, July 19, 2019

How to Survive Eating Disorders

Narrator’s Note on HOW TO SURVIVE EATING DISORDERS...

Greetings readers!

So exciting for me to narrate another amazing book of Stephanie’s where we can benefit from her professional background in psychology as well as her own personal experience.

I know her heart is pure and she is truly a beautiful person who wants everyone to find the beauty within themselves and to find happiness in this life.

I myself have struggled with an eating disorder and know many friends and family members who have so I also can relate and am happy to say I have conquered an eating disorder.

Honestly I think the key to it all is to find that inner beauty.  I have a lot of saggy skin from my weight loss, but guess what, I still feel beautiful and I’m so proud of how much healthier I have become.

I can finally keep up with my two children!  I will never forget when my little girl cried out in joy how happy she was that I was swinging with her (previously I was too big to do so) and I just cried and cried for happiness.

You too can conquer your inner demons and find your inner beauty and find that true happiness in life.  Seek it out and you will win this battle!

Sincerely,

Holly Holt

Www.Amazon.com/author/allenstephanie



Sunday, February 17, 2019

Giving Love to Those with Mental Illness on Valentine's Day!



                On this “day of love” we often forget those who need love the very most.  We take for granted that we have love to give and share.  We don’t even give a second thought to those who are suffering from “love deficiencies”. 

                People with mental illness often feel a great deal of loneliness, especially on a holiday like Valentine’s Day.  They feel that no one truly loves them, and the very thought of this day can be devastating to them.  To them it’s not just another day of being alone.  This day of aloneness seems a million times more painful.

                Please reach out to those who need love this Valentine’s Day.  This special day is not just for lovers.  It is a day to “SPREAD THE LOVE”!   I hope you will reach out to someone just to show you care.

                On this Valentine’s Day, I am giving away FREE eBook copies of How to Survive Depression from February 14, 2019 through February 18, 2019, to all who go to my Amazon page and request a totally free copy.  No purchase, no obligation.  It is just my way of spreading the love this year on Valentine’s Day!




Wednesday, January 30, 2019

OUTSTANDING NARRATOR'S REVIEW NOW RELEASED TO PUBLIC!

"Hi Listeners!

Isn’t Stephanie the coolest?  Not only do I have the awesome privilege of narrating her books, but she personally sends me a signed copy of each of them!  I’m blown away that she asks me to add in my thoughts at the end too, which is such an honor.

It makes me feel so happy to be a part of her journey in changing lives.  Kudos to you for listening to this book.  That shows me that you are ready to make a positive change in your life.  I just know you can and will do it!

I promise you that if you have the courage to follow her tips, you will overcome your mental illness.  It’s definitely no walk in the park, but Stephanie and I both know you have the power in you.

Don’t worry about the naysayers, they may never get it so don’t let it bother you.

Just focus on you and how wonderful you are going to make your life!  You can overcome any adversity.  You have the strength in you.  Believe it!  Never give up.  Take your life back, take the necessary action, get back up when you fall (it may happen a lot-just be patient and never give up) and be happy because you so deserve it!

God bless!



Holly Holt"
Narrator for Stephanie Anne Allen
Author of MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR &
THE HOW TO SURVIVE SERIES


Did you like what Holly had to say?  Want to check out Stephanie's books?  Click this link...

www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie

from there you can read Stephanie Anne Allen's bio and info about all her books.   Then you can choose whether you want to purchase them in kindle, paperback, or audiobook version.




Friday, January 11, 2019

From back cover: MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR

From back cover of the quickly emerging book MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR...
"This chilling, shocking, interesting, and intriguing true story takes you deep into the mind of the author who suffers from several severe mental illnesses.  The author describes in detail all the insanity, disturbing behaviors, oppressive symptoms, and various feelings associated with the mental battles within her own mind.

The author suffers from clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and borderline personality disorder.  She struggles with social thoughts and attempts, self-mutilating behaviors, mania, paranoia, anxiety, and psychosis with intense halluncinations of all five of her senses, and multiple delusions, including the belief that she is the "second-coming of Christ".

Take this journey with the author as her life takes rapid turns for the worst... But after years of being extremely mentally unstable, she acquires the courage, strength, hope, and faith she needs to understand, accept, and lives with her illnesses.  Only then is she able to turn her once miserable and fearful life around."

Available in ebook, paperback, & audiobook. Get yourself and a friend a copy today!

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

WANTING BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2019?


RESOLVING TO BETTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS NEW YEAR!

As 2018 is about to end and 2019 is about to begin, we often begin to ponder life and ask ourselves some very important questions regarding our hopes, our dreams, and our goals for the new year.  We also may reflect on all the things we did not accomplish that we had hoped we would this past year.  We may feel a mix of joy and sadness.  Of hope and of fear.  Of anticipation and of anxiety.

This year what I would like to see everyone focus on is their own mental health.  There are so many out there who are suffering in silence because of ignorance, fear of rejection and judgement, stigma, and feeling that no one would understand them. 

And all of that is completely valid.  I will not downgrade or deny you of feeling those emotions.  But take hold of all of that and choose to help yourself.  Be your own best friend and seek help for your depression, mania, loneliness, emptiness, psychosis, despair, grief, anxiety, anger, whatever it may be.  Others will judge.  Others will stare.  Others will talk.  And it does hurt.   But let them, because those people are not worth your time.  You are worth far more than the pointed hatred of someone slandering you for having a mental illness.

Find the self-respect and the self-love deep within you.  Use that to propel yourself forward in a positive direction towards recovery.  A perfect place to start would be by reading or listening to one of my inspirational mental health recovery books:

·         My Mental Madness Memoir

·         How to Survive Depression

·         How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

·         How to Survive Schizophrenia

·         How to Survive Anxiety

·         How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder

·         How to Survive PTSD

I wish you all the best of luck in your journey of recovery from mental illness!
Much love,

-Stephanie Anne Allen








Tuesday, November 13, 2018

A COMMENT ALL MUST SEE NOW!


BY: Virginia Wilkins
“What I love about your self help books is that the are truthful, informative, realistic, easy to read, gets to the point, and you share your experiences which give hope.  You do not exclude God, which is very important, because He is the real key to every part of one’s life.  Yet, you do not push Him on anyone… Even through a persons healing process, you give choice.  And I love the fact you are compassionate… the genuine concern for others to get help and heal… You express unconditional love and care in your books and it can be felt…  I have never read any books to be as warm, real, and full of compassion, that is really reaching out to the reader of your books… You pour your love into helping others.  I say you have truly found your passionate assignment from God, your purpose for being here, and all you went through… Your pleasing in the eyes of God… Continue to grow in Christ daily as you encourage others to accept life as it is and not give up on hope, faith, and very important themselves and others…  You encourage so many to hold on, and do more than survive but live…”

Learn more about my books now!

My Mental Madnesss Memoir

How to Survive Depression

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia

How to Survive Anxiety

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder

How to Survive PTSD

www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie


Thursday, November 8, 2018

Showing Gratitude During Thanksgiving...


By: STEPHANIE ANNE ALLEN (AUTHOR of My Mental Madness Memoir, How to Survive Depression, How to Survive Bipolar Disorder, How to Survive Schizophrenia, How to Survive Anxiety, How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder, and How to Survive PTSD)

Thanksgiving is just one day a year that we should show how thankful we are for the things in our lives.  But truthfully, we should be grateful every day, even if it’s only for the little things.  Life itself is a gift to be thankful for.  God and your parents gave you life, and if this is all you think you have to be grateful for, then show your gratitude for that.

It’s the little things in life that many of us that for granted.  We are richer than you could ever imagine.  We have families and we have friends.  We have jobs, homes, and cars.  We have beds to sleep in and electricity to provide us light.  We often overlook the greatness of all that and simply conclude that we deserve it or are obligated to receive those things.  But friends we are not entitled to anything.  What we do have is a gift from God.  And we should be thankful for all of it. 

When you lose all the little things, it is at that time that you realize how blessed you truly were.  But then it may be too late… 

There are people in your life, that you say you love, that struggle every single day.  They struggle to keep food on the table or to pay for running water.  But I’d like to focus this on the loved ones in your life that suffer from mental illness.  Many struggle in silence, because of stigma and the fear of being judged.  I encourage you to reach out to those who need a helping hand.  Give them a hand, and you may be the one to save a life.

God put these people in your life, so that you would learn to love unconditionally.  We must trust in his purpose for us.  Our purpose is to spread love to one another.  Love those struggling with mental illness, by showing them how much you care.  Show them that they matter to you.  These are people who you loved before they got sick, so please love them now in their darkened times.  They are the same person they were before.  They are just sick with an illness that affects their brain.
You can help these people greatly by helping them help themselves.  Offer them the resources they need to restore and rebuild their lives. 

I have authored 7 inspirational books on mental health recovery.  These books empower the reader by offering hope, inspiration, encouragement, insight, and tips on how to cope.  I myself was one who dealt with a tremendous amount of internal pain.  But I survived.  Use my life as an example and a model on which you can help others. 

My Mental Madness Memoir is a powerful book that dives deep into the depressed, manic, borderline, delusional, and psychotic mind.  It is a painful story, but also one that shows how I beat all the given odds my finding the courage, strength, faith, hope, and love to overcome it all.
The How to Survive Series includes: How to Survive Depression, How to Survive Bipolar Disorder, How to Survive Schizophrenia, How to Survive Anxiety, How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder, and How to Survive PTSD.

These are the perfect gifts to give to someone whom you are blessed to have part of your life.  Show your gratitude and appreciation for them by giving them the gift of hope and love.  Show them how much them mean to you and how much you support them during their struggle.

You can find all my books on Amazon in eBook, paperback, and audiobook.

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Sunday, November 4, 2018

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS #1 on Inspirational Mental Illness Recovery Books!

Friends and book fans, I am thrilled to be able to announce the first of several Amazon giveaways that will be happening in the weeks before the holiday begins!  To me the holiday begins the day following Halloween!

My Mental Madness Memoir is a powerful true story that takes the reader deep into the depressed/manic/borderline/delusional/psychotic mind!  Truly unique and one-of-a-kind!  A must read for all!


The How to Survive Series consists of empowering self help books that offer hope, inspiration, encouragement, insight, and tips on how to cope effectively.

How to Survive Depression

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia

How to Survive Anxiety

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

How to Survive PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)

Enter as many as you wish!  Didn't win?   Buy yourself or someone you love a copy!  Or give one as a gift to a loved one!

Stephanie Anne Allen's Amazon Author Page







Happy Reading to all!  Hope these books will benefit you as they have benefited hundreds of people so far!

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR (RECENT REVIEW)

Recent review of MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR...
"Not just for professionals, carers & those whose suffer with Mental Health Issues!
ByAnnie Pon 9 October 2018
Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
I have just read this amazing true account of a most remarkable lady who has come out the other side after going through some horrendous experiences. The author describes exactly what it is like to suffer. I admire her bravery very much. Anyone who is interested in The Human Psyche will enjoy this book & learn much at the same time. It gives both professionals & carers insight & understanding...very much needed when a fellow being suffers so greatly. It is also helpful for people who experience M/H Issues themselves, however, could be very triggering for some. I would therefore recommend to read when you are stable. I feel humbled & still blown away by this woman's courage. One to be re-read many times over. I wont be giving this one away! Well worth your own copy!"

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

RESPECT AND MENTAL ILLNESS


To me, respect is when one values, acknowledges, and appreciates another person simply for them being a human being, a life in this world.  Respect is a societal and moral standard in which a person is admired and esteemed for simply existing in on this Earth, rather than by the choices the person makes or the lifestyle they live.  It is a form of unconditional love in which everyone is entitled to receive.

But in my opinion the mentally ill population are not receiving the respect that they deserve and are entitled to.  They are often looked down upon by many people due to the severe and utterly ridiculous stigma that has been bestowed upon them unjustifiably.  The stigma originated due to ignorance, that was then spread through gossip, and ultimately resulted in the worldwide understanding that mentally ill people are “dangerous, stupid, lazy, and lacking” individuals who are choose not to work, because they want to “sponge off the government”.  Some even believe that the mentally ill actually choose not to be normal, and they choose not to help themselves.

In all reality, the victims of mental illness do not choose their mental illnesses.  They do not choose to be depressed, manic, psychotic, whatever…  They do not choose to hurt so much emotionally and feel so much inner turmoil, that they feel suicide is the only answer.  They do not choose to be ridiculed, judged, and misunderstood by the unapproving general public.  The question being, “would you choose that?”

We are individuals who want to be happy and want to be productive members of society.  We are people who wish they were never inflicted with illnesses that are so misinterpreted and unwelcomed in our community.

We have “invisible illnesses”, unlike those who use walkers, canes, or wheelchairs.  Our illnesses are just as real as others who suffer cancer and heart disease.  Our illnesses are illnesses in which our brains are misfiring due to chemical imbalances.  And yes, they can be terminal just like other illnesses.  The risk of suicide greatly increases when one suffers from a mental illness.  But no, we are not dangerous, evil, or possessed.  No, we are not worthless, we are not charity cases, we are not unhuman.

We need to hope for more research to be completed on mental illness, but in the meantime, we can all stop this horrible stigma by educating those around us.  We need to all have respect for each other’s differences, and respect for the victims of mental illness who suffer in silence because of fear of judgement.

We have disabilities too.  And they are just as real as other disabilities.  Show a little respect and reach out to those who are mentally ill.  Help them as you would help someone suffering from a terminal disease.  The stigma is causing mentally ill people not to seek treatment and to commit the ultimate act of suicide, because that is the only answer they feel is probable.  People often feel undignified, weak, and unworthy when and if they seek treatment.  We can change that.  We can make a huge difference in this world.  One step at a time.

And a message for those suffering from symptoms of mental illness:  Have enough self-respect to reach out and get help for yourself.   You are worth it!  You have value and purpose.  Not everybody will understand what you are going through, but that’s ok.  Love yourself enough to help yourself by seeking the treatment you feel in your heart that you need.  Do not be ashamed.  Life is worth it and you are worth it!

Written by Stephanie Anne Allen, author of:
  • My Mental Madness Memoir
  • How to Survive Depression
  • How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
  • How to Survive Schizophrenia
  • How to Survive Anxiety
  • How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
  • How to Survive PTSD
Click for Author's Page: www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie




Friday, October 12, 2018

AMAZON GIVEAWAYS AVAILABLE NOW!!!!

Hello to all my wonderful blog readers I have giveaways on all 7 of my mental health books!  Please enter as may as you wish for a chance to win a free copy.

My Mental Madness Memoir

How to Survive Depression

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia

How to Survive Anxiety

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder

How to Survive PTSD

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Sunday, September 16, 2018

FRESH (and HOT!) NEW GIVEAWAYS on Inspirational Mental Health Books!

My Mental Madness Memoir

How to Survive Depression

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia

How to Survive Anxiety

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

How to Survive PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)

Enter now and good luck!  May these books help you along your journey of recovery from mental illness!

If you wish to purchase an ebook, paperback, or audiobook copy you may be so now my clicking on this link to my author page.
Much Love to you all!
-Stephanie Anne Allen


Saturday, September 8, 2018

NEW GIVEAWAYS!

Friends, it's giveaway time!  I would love for you to win a FREE copy of one or more of my books!

My Mental Madness Memoir

How to Survive Depression

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia


How to Survive Anxiety

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)


How to Survive PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)



If you wish you can purchase an ebook, paperback, or audiobook copy now!
BUY NOW!

Good luck to you all on your journey through recovering from mental illness!

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Amazon Giveaways on Mental Health Books!

It's giveaway time!  Please enter 1, 2, or all 7 giveaways!

MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR- Insanity in the first degree & perseverance at its very best!
ENTER NOW!

HOW TO SURVIVE DEPRESSION- Insight & inspiration into depression.
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HOW TO SURVIVE BIPOLAR DISORDER- Insight & inspiration into bipolar disorder.
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HOW TO SURVIVE SCHIZOPHRENIA- Insight & inspiration into schizophrenia
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HOW TO SURVIVE ANXIETY- Insight & inspiration into anxiety.
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HOW TO SURVIVE BPD- Insight & inspiration into BPD.
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HOW TO SURVIVE PTSD- Insight & inspiration into PTSD
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Didn't win and still interested in these books?  They are available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook. 
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Sunday, August 12, 2018

NEW RELEASE, PROMOS, DISCOUNTS, and MORE!!!

NEW RELEASE!!! 

GREAT NEWS FOR ALL YOU WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM PTSD AND THE LOVED ONES OF THOSE WHO SUFFER.  THIS POWERFUL SELF-HELP BOOK IS UNIQUELY DESIGNED TO NOT ONLY INFORM THE READER BUT TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THEM AS WELL!  IT OFFERS HOPE AND TIPS ON HOW TO COPE EFFECTIVELY WITH PTSD.
ALSO, HOW TO SURVIVE SCHIZOPHRENIA & HOW TO SURVIVE BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD) AS EBOOKS WILL BE DISCOUNTED, UP TO 67% FROM
AUGUST 14TH TO AUGUST 21ST!