Moody Bitches: The Truth About the Drugs You'Re Taking, the Sleep You'Re Missing, the Sex You'Re Not Having and What's Really Making You Crazy. . . - Softcover

Holland, Dr Julie MD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007554125 ISBN 13: 9780007554126

Publisher: Thorsons, 2015

Synopsis

Overworked? Exhausted? Powering between career, family and friends and frazzled and libido-less as a result? No wonder you’re moody! But as New York psychiatrist Julie Holland explains in her radical and eye-opening new book, the first step to overcoming the lows is to accept that being testy is in our nature – we were made to be Moody Bitches.

Being a successful modern woman is hard, and for so many of us the constant flux in our hormones and the dip and dives our mood swings take makes it that much harder. For over 17 years, women have visited celebrated psychopharmacologist Dr Julie Holland looking for the miracle cure to eradicate these feelings. Now, in her illuminating and honest Moody Bitches, she details the invaluable advice she shares with her patients, revealing how suppressing our natural emotions is actually damaging. Instead she offers tried and tested alternatives to help keep the moods under control, making exhaustion and low sex-drive a thing of the past.
From the meds you can trust to those you can’t; from the foods you should be eating, the healthy behaviours you should be practising and the herbal remedies that actually work, Dr Julie imparts wisdom from years of not only professional but personal experience too. Simple yet revolutionary, Moody Bitches is the life-changing self-help book for women and those who love them.

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Review:

"Feeling moody or bitchy doesn't mean you have a substandard brain or a psychiatric-medication-du-jour deficiency. In her groundbreaking new book, psychiatrist Dr. Julie Holland tells you exactly how to work with your unique brain and body chemistry and embrace and upgrade all of your feelings."
--Christiane Northrup, M.D., author, "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"
"Not just informative, "Moody Bitches" is funny and provocative. An important guide to health and well being for women of all ages."
--Laura Corio, M.D., author, "The Change Before the Change"
"This is the most important book on being a woman since "Our Bodies, Our Selves." Scientific yet compassionate, Dr. Julie Holland provides actionable, state-of-the-art advice on how women can navigate through an ever-changing hormonal landscape. She not only gives women new command over their bodies, but also shows how extreme moods and emotions might better be listened to than chemically suppressed."
--Douglas Rushkoff, author, "Present Shock"
"Dr. Julie Holland gives us a deftly written, deeply insightful exploration of women's hormonal fluctuations, sensitivities, and mind states not as pathology to be medicated but as an expression of their true selves. "Moody Bitches" is both engrossing theory and a practical guide enabling women to remain natural in an unnatural world."
--Gabor Mate, M.D., author "When the Body Says No"
"This book should be read by moody bitches everywhere and the befuddled bastards who love them. Dr. Julie Holland has distilled decade of clinical and personal experience into a radically commonsense approach to the fluctuations of femininity."
--Cacilda Jetha, M.D., and Christopher Ryan, Ph.D., coauthors, "Sex at Dawn"
"Myself, I'm a moody bastard, but I've learned a ton from this brisk, provocative, and instructive book. Dr. Julie Holland writes with the authority of a clinician, the warmth of a good friend, and the urgency of someone who really cares."
--Joshua Wolf Shenk, author, "Power of Two"
"Finally, an evidence-based guide to health for women, by a woman, that speaks to the mind, body, and spirit of womanhood. An invaluable manual for moody bitches and essential reading for anyone who knows one."
--Andrew Weil, M.D., author, "Spontaneous Happiness" -- Dr. Julie Hollan

"Library Journal"
"In a frank style--think good friend who's a doctor--Holland examines how prescription drugs work in relation to the stages of women's lives. This guidance is aligned with recommendations for healthy diet and exercise practices that naturally equalize the body's systems."
Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"
"Feeling moody or bitchy doesn't mean you have a substandard brain or a psychiatric-medication-du-jour deficiency. In her groundbreaking new book, psychiatrist Dr. Julie Holland tells you exactly how to work with your unique brain and body chemistry and embrace and upgrade all of your feelings."
Laura Corio, M.D., author of "The Change Before the Change"
"Not just informative, Moody Bitches is funny and provocative. An important guide to health and well being for women of all ages."
Douglas Rushkoff, author of "Present Shock"
"This is the most important book on being a woman since Our Bodies, Our Selves. Scientific yet compassionate, Dr. Julie Holland provides actionable, state-of-the-art advice on how women can navigate through an ever-changing hormonal landscape. She not only gives women new command over their bodies, but also shows how extreme moods and emotions might better be listened to than chemically suppressed."
Gabor MatE, M.D., author of "When the Body Says No"
"Dr. Julie Holland gives us a deftly written, deeply insightful exploration of women's hormonal fluctuations, sensitivities, and mind states not as pathology to be medicated but as an expression of their true selves. Moody Bitches is both engrossing theory and a practical guide enabling women to remain natural in an unnatural world."
Cacilda Jetha, M.D., and Christopher Ryan, Ph.D., coauthors of "Sex at Dawn: "
"This book should be read by moody bitches everywhere and the befuddled bastards who love them. Dr. Julie Holland has distilled decade of clinical and personal experience into a radically commonsense approach to the fluctuations of femininity."
Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of "Power of Two"
"Myself, I'm a moody bastard, but I've learned a ton from this brisk, provocative, and instructive book. Dr. Julie Holland writes with the authority of a clinician, the warmth of a good friend, and the urgency of someone who really cares."
Andrew Weil, M.D., author of "Spontaneous Happiness"
"Finally, an evidence-based guide to health for women, by a woman, that speaks to the mind, body, and spirit of womanhood. An invaluable manual for moody bitches and essential reading for anyone who knows one."

"Library Journal"
In a frank style think good friend who s a doctor Holland examines how prescription drugs work in relation to the stages of women s lives. This guidance is aligned with recommendations for healthy diet and exercise practices that naturally equalize the body s systems.
Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of"Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"
"Feeling moody or bitchy doesn't mean you have a substandard brain or a psychiatric-medication-du-jour deficiency. In her groundbreaking new book, psychiatrist Dr. Julie Holland tells you exactly how to work with your unique brain and body chemistry and embrace and upgrade all of your feelings."
Laura Corio, M.D., author of"The Change Before the Change"
"Not just informative, Moody Bitchesis funny and provocative. An important guide to health and well being for women of all ages."
Douglas Rushkoff, author of"Present Shock"
"This is the most important book on being a woman sinceOur Bodies, Our Selves. Scientific yet compassionate, Dr. Julie Holland provides actionable, state-of-the-art advice on how women can navigate through an ever-changing hormonal landscape. She not only gives women new command over their bodies, but also shows how extreme moods and emotions might better be listened to than chemically suppressed."
Gabor Mate, M.D., author of"When the Body Says No"
"Dr. Julie Holland gives us a deftly written, deeply insightful exploration of women's hormonal fluctuations, sensitivities, and mind states not as pathology to be medicated but as an expression of their true selves.Moody Bitchesis both engrossing theory and a practical guide enabling women to remain natural in an unnatural world."
Cacilda Jetha, M.D., and Christopher Ryan, Ph.D., coauthors of"Sex at Dawn: "
"This book should be read by moody bitches everywhere and the befuddled bastards who love them. Dr. Julie Holland has distilled decade of clinical and personal experience into a radically commonsense approach to the fluctuations of femininity."
Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of"Power of Two"
"Myself, I'm a moody bastard, but I've learned a ton from this brisk, provocative, and instructive book. Dr. Julie Holland writes with the authority of a clinician, the warmth of a good friend, and the urgency of someone who really cares."
Andrew Weil, M.D., author of"Spontaneous Happiness"
"Finally, an evidence-based guide to health for women, by a woman, that speaks to the mind, body, and spirit of womanhood. An invaluable manual for moody bitches and essential reading for anyone who knows one."

Library Journal
In a frank style think good friend who s a doctor Holland examines how prescription drugs work in relation to the stages of women s lives. This guidance is aligned with recommendations for healthy diet and exercise practices that naturally equalize the body s systems.
Christiane Northrup, M.D., author ofWomen's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
"Feeling moody or bitchy doesn't mean you have a substandard brain or a psychiatric-medication-du-jour deficiency. In her groundbreaking new book, psychiatrist Dr. Julie Holland tells you exactly how to work with your unique brain and body chemistry and embrace and upgrade all of your feelings."
Laura Corio, M.D., author ofThe Change Before the Change
"Not just informative, Moody Bitchesis funny and provocative. An important guide to health and well being for women of all ages."
Douglas Rushkoff, author ofPresent Shock
"This is the most important book on being a woman sinceOur Bodies, Our Selves. Scientific yet compassionate, Dr. Julie Holland provides actionable, state-of-the-art advice on how women can navigate through an ever-changing hormonal landscape. She not only gives women new command over their bodies, but also shows how extreme moods and emotions might better be listened to than chemically suppressed."
Gabor Mate, M.D., author ofWhen the Body Says No
"Dr. Julie Holland gives us a deftly written, deeply insightful exploration of women's hormonal fluctuations, sensitivities, and mind states not as pathology to be medicated but as an expression of their true selves.Moody Bitchesis both engrossing theory and a practical guide enabling women to remain natural in an unnatural world."
Cacilda Jetha, M.D., and Christopher Ryan, Ph.D., coauthors ofSex at Dawn:
"This book should be read by moody bitches everywhere and the befuddled bastards who love them. Dr. Julie Holland has distilled decade of clinical and personal experience into a radically commonsense approach to the fluctuations of femininity."
Joshua Wolf Shenk, author ofPower of Two
"Myself, I'm a moody bastard, but I've learned a ton from this brisk, provocative, and instructive book. Dr. Julie Holland writes with the authority of a clinician, the warmth of a good friend, and the urgency of someone who really cares."
Andrew Weil, M.D., author ofSpontaneous Happiness
"Finally, an evidence-based guide to health for women, by a woman, that speaks to the mind, body, and spirit of womanhood. An invaluable manual for moody bitches and essential reading for anyone who knows one."

Library Journal
"In a frank style--think good friend who's a doctor--Holland examines how prescription drugs work in relation to the stages of women's lives. This guidance is aligned with recommendations for healthy diet and exercise practices that naturally equalize the body's systems."
Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
"Feeling moody or bitchy doesn't mean you have a substandard brain or a psychiatric-medication-du-jour deficiency. In her groundbreaking new book, psychiatrist Dr. Julie Holland tells you exactly how to work with your unique brain and body chemistry and embrace and upgrade all of your feelings."
Laura Corio, M.D., author of The Change Before the Change
"Not just informative, Moody Bitches is funny and provocative. An important guide to health and well being for women of all ages."
Douglas Rushkoff, author of Present Shock
"This is the most important book on being a woman since Our Bodies, Our Selves. Scientific yet compassionate, Dr. Julie Holland provides actionable, state-of-the-art advice on how women can navigate through an ever-changing hormonal landscape. She not only gives women new command over their bodies, but also shows how extreme moods and emotions might better be listened to than chemically suppressed."
Gabor Mate, M.D., author of When the Body Says No
"Dr. Julie Holland gives us a deftly written, deeply insightful exploration of women's hormonal fluctuations, sensitivities, and mind states not as pathology to be medicated but as an expression of their true selves. Moody Bitches is both engrossing theory and a practical guide enabling women to remain natural in an unnatural world."
Cacilda Jetha, M.D., and Christopher Ryan, Ph.D., coauthors of Sex at Dawn:
"This book should be read by moody bitches everywhere and the befuddled bastards who love them. Dr. Julie Holland has distilled decade of clinical and personal experience into a radically commonsense approach to the fluctuations of femininity."
Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Power of Two
"Myself, I'm a moody bastard, but I've learned a ton from this brisk, provocative, and instructive book. Dr. Julie Holland writes with the authority of a clinician, the warmth of a good friend, and the urgency of someone who really cares."
Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Spontaneous Happiness
"Finally, an evidence-based guide to health for women, by a woman, that speaks to the mind, body, and spirit of womanhood. An invaluable manual for moody bitches and essential reading for anyone who knows one."

About the Author:

Julie Holland M.D. is a bestselling author and certified psychopharmacologist (an expert on drugs and the brain). For 9 years she led the psychiatric Emergency Room at Bellevue Hospital in America, and now runs a psychiatrist practice in New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0007554125
• ISBN 13: 9780007554126
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432