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Blog Book Sale - Buy and Review Your Copy Today

Enjoy reading this blog? Continue diving into my world of recovery by looking at my blog books. I've reduced the price of all three for the holidays:

  1. What's on My Mind? Volume I, Revised Edition, A Collection of Blog Entries from Overcoming Schizophrenia
  2. What's on My Mind? Volume II, Coping Takes Work
  3. What's on My Mind? Volume III, Controlling the Weight of Depression
Click here to visit Ashley's Author Page.


What's on My Mind? Volume I, Revised Edition, A Collection of Blog Entries from Overcoming Schizophrenia
This is a must read because it's provides a closer look inside my mind during the traumas of being engulfed in my symptoms of schizophrenia but also the triumphs of recovery. It is a record of the beginnings of my recovery and advocacy work.


What's on My Mind? Volume II, Coping Takes Work
This is a great read that encourages you to consider therapy. Coping Takes Work discusses the benefits of therapy and offers a wide range of coping skills that is how to gain a quality life in recovery for Ashley and for you. 

This blog book explores dating, parenting, and coping with mental health concerns. Also, has recovery stories from our peers with PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, and a message to therapists.


What's on My  Mind? Volume III, Controlling the Weight of Depression
Want an inspiring story of recovery? Look at Ashley's lows in depression but also how she climbed out of the quicksand. This book explores her struggles with anxiety and depression. It covers a wide range of approaches to getting out of bed, challenges with hygiene, and low energy. Controlling the Weight is a must read!

Click here to visit Ashley's Author Page.
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