Addictions

“Adidictions” tell us about all kinds of dependencies that VillaRamadas care for, with a brief description of each one. We believe the addiction is a strong habit that becomes a pattern.

Alcohol

For most people, alcohol consumption generates little or no risk of becoming an addiction. Many people have a double life, trying to hide the disease and are in constant denial. Read the testimony of an alcoholic and be alert for the signs.

Co-dependency

Co-dependency can be defined as the need to always try to please others, leading to isolate yourself. Dissatisfaction, lack of self-esteem and insecurity are some of the symptoms that you can find in this book.

Depression

Insomnia, lack of appetite, tiredness, sadness and isolation are just some of the symptoms of those who suffer from the disease of the century, which affects young, old, men and women. Be alert to the signs and learn more about this disease.

Drugs

Drug addiction is a major problem in our society. Sometimes the person try it just for curiosity, others to feel integrated and to be accepted in a group. In this book you can find testimonies of former addicts, which show that when you believe and trust, you can change.

Eating disorders

This book is about all kind of eating disorders and show that the causes for its appearance are not only related with image. Throughout the book, former patients give their testimony and talk about their experience. Be aware of which signs you must be alert and the consequences of this disease.

Embrace Life

"Embrace Life" is a self-help book, with foreword by Dr ª. Maria Barroso, and is destined to every people who want to feel good about themselves. It is a review of several workshops on various topics and its main goal is to leave a message of Love, Faith and Hope.

Families

"Families" is dedicated to all the families that suffer due to the addiction of a loved one. It is based on the testimony of a mother who discovers that her son is an addict. Throughout the book, she talks about all the issues in this process and share her pain, her doubt, her hope, her positivity and confidence.

Mourning

"Dear father, first of all I want you to know that I miss you a lot." We all know that the grieving process is not easy and when you do not have the support of someone, it is rarely unsurpassable. If this is your case or the case of someone you know, read this book and know when to seek help.

O.C.D

"Hello.. and goodbye, Disease! Now, I have conditions to restrain you from dominating or manipulating me. "Obsessive compulsive disorder is defined as an anxiety disorder, which manifests itself through certain signs and rituals. Learn what they are.

Phobias

It is very usual to hear someone saying that is afraid of flying, of elevators or even of some kind of animal. To this irrational fear we give the name of phobia. Learn to distinguish a "simple" phobia of something more serious.

Prescription Medication

Nowadays it is very usual to self-medicate ourselves us when we feel any kind of pain. The excessive use of self-medication generates dependency and, in most cases, serves as a cover to hide other, not physical, types of "pain". Find out what are the symptoms and consequences of this trend.

Self-Harm

"I feel miserable for no one understands me. I'm more tolerant with others but never with me, I can not accept that I also fail...."
Understand what is self-harm, know what are the symptoms / signs and the consequences of such behaviour.

There is a solution

“There is a solution” was written by former patients with the help of VillaRamadas therapy team. The message is simple: to be happy is not impossible, even when the conditions are the most adverse. There is a solution for everything and for you, you just have to want and to believe.