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A collection of thirty allegorical short stories by psychiatrist – psychotherapist Dimitris Papadimitriadis, ranging from the existential to the social, from the tender to the sarcastic.
Stories—cracks in the surface of everyday life, where people come into conflict with themselves, the systems that confine them, and the illusions they invent to cope.
Every text functions as a psychological microscope and, at the same time, as a mirror of collective absurdity. Here, the self-evident is undermined, cynicism smiles ironically, and error acquires a voice, a form, and—inevitably—a face.
- 322
- Greek
- ISBN: 978-618-87653-2-0 (book)
- ISBN: 978-618-87653-3-7 (e-book)
- ISBN: 979-831-82711-7-5 (audio)
- March 2025
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A collection of thirty short stories that explore the boundaries between the existential and the social, the tender and the ironic.
Set against the backdrop of Greece, and drawing deeply from its unique spirit and contradictions, each story reveals a subtle crack in the surface of life, where a person confronts themselves, the systems that confine them, and the illusions they create just to survive.
These are finely tuned explorations of the human psyche— partmicroscope, part mirror—revealing the quiet absurdities we all share. In this space, reason recedes, cynicism smirks, and mistakes are no longer silent; they speak, take shape, and, inevitably, take on a face.
- 306
- English
- ISBN: 978-618-87653-4-4 (book)
- ISBN: 978-618-87653-5-1 (e-book)
- ISBN: 979-831-82541-2-3 (audio)
- April 2025
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How can we live a happy life, full of meaning, joy, and balance?
With a deep understanding of human psychology and many years of experience as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Dimitris Papadimitriadis guides us on a meaningful journey of self-discovery.
Written in a tender and compassionate tone, the book explores the power of thought, authenticity, forgiveness, and other fundamental principles that shape a life of fulfillment.
A practical guide with twelve steps to light the way, through real-life stories and scientific approaches.
Happiness is not an unattainable ideal.
It is an art that we can all cultivate.
- 116
- Greek
- ISBN: 978-618-00-5736-2 (book)
- ISBN: 978-618-00-5737-9 (e-book)
- ISBN: 979-834-776-785-4 (audio)
- February 2025
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How can we live a happy life, filled with meaning, joy, and balance?
Drawing on his profound understanding of the human psyche and extensive experience as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Dimitris Papadimitriadis guides us on a transformative journey toward self-awareness.
With warmth, compassion, and authenticity, this book explores the power of thought, the value of living authentically, the healing power of forgiveness, and other fundamental principles that foster a truly fulfilling life.
This practical twelve-step guide illuminates the path through real-life stories and scientifically grounded insights.
Happiness isn’t an unattainable ideal.
It’s an art we can all learn to master.
- 108
- English
- ISBN: 978-618-87653-0-6 (book)
- ISBN: 978-618-87653-1-3 (e-book)
- ISBN: 979-834-796-141-2 (audio)
- February 2025
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Fear is a normal, spontaneous emotion. It accompanies the perception of an immediate threat in the “here and now” or in the near future. It triggers self-protective behavioral responses. However, when it persists, when the intensity is disproportionate to the actual circumstances, it becomes a phobia and an obstacle in our daily lives.
Anxiety is a more complex emotional state. It reflects a deep-seated inner unease, even when there is no specific threat in the “here and now.” However, it causes physical discomfort and mental overanalysis, and shares common mechanisms with fear and phobias.
In this era of rapid change and technological and scientific breakthroughs, this *Brief Introduction to Stress* is extremely timely: it uses examples to help us understand what it is and how it arises, as well as to learn more about how panic attacks, agoraphobia, social and generalized anxiety, hypochondria and fear of death, obsessions, compulsions, and post-traumatic stress.
Anyone who has struggled with depression knows all too well the ways in which their mind can take control of their life and daily routine. However, it is not certain that he realizes how incomprehensible this experience can be to those around him and, consequently, how difficult it is to convey his struggle and experience to others.
This is a “gap in understanding,” which is to be expected, as psychiatrist Dimitris Papadimitriades explains in a comprehensive guide to depression. What are its causes? How does it manifest? But above all: What are the appropriate ways to deal with it? The book also explains the pathways from major depressive disorder to seasonal affective disorder and from bipolar disorder to grief and postpartum depression.
Depression doesn’t have just one face—it has many. We need to understand the possible causes each time. We should choose the methods for addressing it (psychotherapy, medication, exercise, artistic expression, or even dietary changes). With the goal—which is generally achievable— to completely eradicate the social and interpersonal stigma associated with this mental disorder and for people to fill the void with tenderness, understanding, and solidarity.
