Download or read book Madness written by Marya Hornbacher and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vein of An Unquiet Mind comes a storm of a memoir that will take you deep inside bipolar disorder and change everything you know. When Marya Hornbacher published her first book, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia, she did not yet have the piece of shattering knowledge that would finally make sense of the chaos of her life. At age twenty-four, Hornbacher was diagnosed with Type I rapid-cycle bipolar, the most severe form of bipolar disorder. In Madness, in her trademark wry and utterly self-revealing voice, Hornbacher tells her new story. Through scenes of astonishing visceral and emotional power, she takes us inside her own desperate attempts to counteract violently careening mood swings by self-starvation, substance abuse, numbing sex, and self-mutilation. How Hornbacher fights her way up from a madness that all but destroys her, and what it is like to live in a difficult and sometimes beautiful life and marriage—where bipolar always beckons—is at the center of this brave and heart-stopping memoir. Madness delivers the revelation that Hornbacher is not alone: millions of people in America today are struggling with a variety of disorders that may disguise their bipolar disease. And Hornbacher's fiercely self-aware portrait of her own bipolar as early as age four will powerfully change, too, the current debate on whether bipolar in children actually exists. New York Times“Humorous, articulate, and self-aware…A story that is almost impossible to put down.”— “With the same intimately revelatory and shocking emotional power that marked [Wasted], Hornbacher guides us through her labyrinth of psychological demons.”—Elle

Download or read book My Adventures As a Bipolar Mother written by Carole Grover and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the many humourous true adventures of a bipolar mother of ten children. See how the energy of the manic and hypo manic phases of bipolar can lead to the humorous side of life. Not all bipolar people are artists, musicians, etc., but some of us show our creativity by playing practical jokes and seeing the fun in things. An autobiography that is engaging from start to finish. Guaranteed to keep you laughing.

Download or read book What Was I Thinking My Life with Bipolar Disorder written by Bermaliz Sanchez and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is my story, my life; this is me before and after being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. This is me struggling with accepting my diagnosis and trying to understand that, now that I know I have Bipolar Disorder, how it has ruled my life in the past. I look back and I can see myself with Bipolar Disorder out of control and under control. I see my manic and depressive episodes and wonder “What was I Thinking”...

Download or read book Zero to Sixty in Sixty Years written by John Lee Martin and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-10 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book John Lee Martin was born into a family in which his parents hated each other. This should have provided ample reason to fail but he was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a severe mental illness. This book is about John’s journey from a seriously messed up family to a way of life that everyone should enjoy. He begins his story by describing an incident that occurred at his wife’s 50th class reunion, at which John gets to know a couple that came to New Bern, North Carolina from San Diego, California. Things went well until this man discovered John was born in Bakersfield to parents that migrated from Oklahoma to find work. That’s pretty much all this man knew about John but he turned away because he would have no contact with an “okie”. This brought about a fitting start of a true story about a life that dealt with a hopelessly toxic family, periods of insanity, suicide attempts, electroshock treatments, numerous in-patient visits to seven different psychiatric hospitals, prison, divorce, job losses, and other more subtle discomforts. This book isn’t about those situations in which a bipolar patient finds himself. It’s about recovery. It is the story of how John came through all of it. It’s the story of a man who came from a hot, dry, dusty cotton farm in Arvin, California to a sweet little town on the opposite side of the continent, and it is in this little town that John has built a life full of joy and peace. And it only took sixty years! About the Author John was born in the Kern County Hospital in Bakersfield, California to parents who had migrated from Oklahoma to find work. He lived on a cotton farm in Arvin, a hot, dusty, and dry environment just outside Bakersfield. The family returned to Oklahoma where he went through the 12 grades at Jenks Public Schools in Jenks, a small football town on the banks of the Arkansas River, just below Tulsa. After graduating high school he joined the navy and did his sea duty on a WWII era diesel/electric submarine. While stationed in New London, Connecticut John met a family that changed his life. He was influenced to begin a long pull that led him from that dusty cotton field to a much happier environment. His path led him to New Bern, North Carolina, a little town on the coast, where two beautiful rivers meet. It was here that he met his wife of nearly 40 years. This longevity is not common among many bipolar patients given that the disease is a behavioral disorder that can ruin relationships. God has given him the strength to come out with a pretty good life.

Download or read book My Bipolar Life written by Ronald Allan Reimche and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2019-05-06 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you do if you woke up one night and your whole life had changed? At the age of thirty-nine, this is exactly what happened to Ronald Allan Reimche. In the middle of the night, he woke up paralyzed with despair in the middle of his first depressive attack. This event began a lifetime of struggles, as he fought to rise above the turmoil of his bipolar disorder. During this time, Ronald found strength in the assurance of the love of God. No matter how dark things became, holding onto that assurance brought him through. God used family, friends, and medical professionals to carry him through the trials. Ronald’s relationship with Jesus Christ allowed for prayer time, without which his life would have been much more desperate. By telling his own story, Ronald hopes that he can extend that same hope to those of you who are currently living with—or know others who are living with—bipolar disorder, as you navigate the peaks and valleys of your own lives.

Download or read book Memoir Of A Bipolar written by Gene Wittman and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author returns with an emotionally charged memoir. This time, she's sharing something very personal: mental illness. In vignettes ranging from hilarious to downright sad, she talks frankly about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In this living with bipolar disorder book, you will discover: The author has not lived an ordinary life, as the title of her second memoir suggests. Born into a wealthy family, she endured the untimely deaths of her alcoholic parents, the murder and suicide of two brothers, her own severe depression and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Nevertheless, she has come back from the abyss and is anxious to help others through her inspirational stories of survival. Join her as she details the lowest points in her life and how she climbed out of the abyss into the light of day. Her journey is one you can relate to and make your own changes to be the person you want to be. Let's not waste any more time! Dive in and start reading!

Download or read book A Bipolar Life written by Steve Millard and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The former Brookstone marketing guru gives “proof of the fact that even in the face of this illness, a person can lead a rewarding and fulfilling life” (Howard Lester, former Williams-Sonoma CEO). For more than forty-five years, Steve Millard has struggled with bipolar disorder. At his lowest, he was on the absolute brink of suicide, looking down into the abyss. Through his own methods of dealing with this disease, arrived at by trial and error, and the generous help of friends, and the teachings of a wonderful support group called Recovery Inc., he not only survived, he prospered, founding one of the most successful and profitable businesses in the direct marketing industry. A Bipolar Life is the story of his struggle. “I have witnessed many of [Steve’s] struggles with bipolar disorder and can only imagine how difficult they are for him. I have also witnessed his high, his incredible zest for life and the ability to live life to its fullest. But equally important, I have witnessed his marketing skills and how he helped pioneer the catalog and direct marketing industry. Those skills were a major part of the dynamic growth of the Brookstone Company.” —Doug Anderson, former President, Brookstone “Steve Millard was a good friend of L.L. Bean and a catalog marketing consultant instrumental to our success. He was upbeat and outgoing in his public life but quietly and courageously dealt with his emotional illness.” —Leon Gorman, former CEO L.L. Bean

Download or read book Transcending Bipolar Disorder written by B. Robert Jameson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-02-25 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Robert Jameson was leading a very successful life as a husband, recent PhD graduate, and professional chemist when he first noticed feeling somewhat abnormal. As stresses mounted over time, Robert slowly approached one of the most significant moments in his life. After a stunning and unexpected admission from his sister, Roberts actions began to spiral out of control, culminating in his being diagnosed as bipolar. The struggle with mental illness can be a long and arduous one. Robert describes his journey to wellness, from his collapse to his eventual successful transcendence to health. He describes how his desire to be well and his drive to seek out nontraditional recovery methods eventually led to his success. Following the inspiring tale of his own journey, Robert has detailed a comprehensive self-help guide to recovery. This guide seeks to help those suffering from mental illness or their friends or family interested in helping someone recover.

Download or read book Haldol and Hyacinths written by Melody Moezzi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With candor and humor, a manic-depressive Iranian-American Muslim woman chronicles her experiences with both clinical and cultural bipolarity. Born to Persian parents at the height of the Islamic Revolution and raised amid a vibrant, loving, and gossipy Iranian diaspora in the American heartland, Melody Moezzi was bound for a bipolar life. At 18, she began battling a severe physical illness, and her community stepped up, filling her hospital rooms with roses, lilies and hyacinths. But when she attempted suicide and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, there were no flowers. Despite several stays in psychiatric hospitals, bombarded with tranquilizers, mood-stabilizers, and anti-psychotics, she was encouraged to keep her illness a secret—by both her family and an increasingly callous and indifferent medical establishment. Refusing to be ashamed or silenced, Moezzi became an outspoken advocate, determined to fight the stigma surrounding mental illness and reclaim her life along the way. Both an irreverent memoir and a rousing call to action, Haldol and Hyacinths is the moving story of a woman who refused to become a victim. Moezzi reports from the frontlines of an invisible world, as seen through a unique and fascinating cultural lens. A powerful, funny, and moving narrative, Haldol and Hyacinths is a tribute to the healing power of hope and humor.

Download or read book Stairway to Madness written by Angelica and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angelica was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1994. Over the years, she has been hospitalized 10 times. Her last hospitalization was in 2007. Today, however, she leads a new life one of joy, good health, gratitude, peace and abundance. This is her story of how she came to terms with living with bipolar. Its a story about mental illness and childhood trauma, and how they can affect family members and loved ones. Its a story of healing and hope, and how one woman overcame the demons of her past in order to live a happier, healthier life.

Download or read book My Bipolar Life written by Jane S and published by Perkunas Press. This book was released on 2017-11-26 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CHALLENGE OF LIVING LIFE AS BOTH A BIPOLAR AND AN ALCOHOLIC. Jane S. is one of the 60-percent (or more) of "manic depressives" (persons severely bipolar) who are also alcoholics. Her bipolar life story covers forty-seven years of sobriety and forty-five years on lithium therapy, how her illnesses have interacted, and particularly how much of the shape of her life -- and her achievement of her life's goals (including, for the last forty-seven years, sobriety) -- has been shaped by her bipolarity. This book is important reading for those dealing with "manic depression," either in those close to them or in themselves, and even more for those who suffer from both of Jane's diseases. Her memories include, literally, the good (paying cash down for her first Mustang, though that was because she didn't know how to work a bank account), the bad (the sailboat she was on being boarded by the Coast Guard off Maryland), and the ugly (hearing her head being dribbled like a basketball outside her side-room in the hospital) -- and the very good, the white-light dream that began her recovery from alcoholism. She is believed to have been on lithium therapy for her condition longer than anyone else in the United States.

Download or read book Bipolar Life written by Jason Taff and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the gleeful heights of energy so intense that you have to take notes to follow your own thoughts to the dark depths of depression that robs you of all motivation and will to continue, bipolar disorder can take a heavy toll. Author Jason Taff writes about his first experiences with this disorder in this book, Bipolar Life: a Journey with God. Jason was young when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He was known for soaring moods and fantastic plans as well as a quick temper and brooding depressions. When his mother was at a loss for what to do next, he was taken to a doctor. Getting to know himself better was half the battle. As he learned more about his illness, he found ways to function and to have a relatively normal life. Follow along as Jason gives insight, wisdom, and advice into the Bipolar Life. If you or a loved one suffers from the disorder, you'll learn how to better cope with its daily struggles, stick through the depression, and persevere past the highs. If you're just interested in learning more about the disorder, Jason Taff gladly dispels tragic stereotypes and explains the real reasons behind bipolar behavior.

Download or read book Bipolar a Life Story written by Scott James Jordan and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2004-02-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a little boys journey begins, Scott Jordan experiences continuous childhood traumas and is grief stricken by his mothers ultimate abandonment, jumping overboard to her watery death from a cruise ship. He grows up sad, confused and angry. Subsequently Scott has another personal hell to wage war with; Manic depressive illness. His life is a succession of delusional, psychotic, manic episodes and crippling suicidal depressions. He is caught in an intricate web of misfiring brain chemistry. The dawning desire to live without fear and paranoia, a few angels in street clothes, and an amazing faith, Scott discovers life, a miracle of wonder

Download or read book The Dark Side of Innocence written by Terri Cheney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Killing yourself at any age is a seriously tricky business. But when I was seven, the odds felt insurmountable.” As a young girl, Terri Cheney’s life looked perfect. Her family lived in a lovely house in a tranquil Los Angeles suburb where the geraniums never once failed to bloom. She was pretty and smart, an academic superstar and popular cheerleader whose father doted on her. But starting with her first suicide attempt at age seven, it was clear that her inner world was anything but perfect. “There’s something wrong with her,” her mother would whisper, her voice quivering on the edge of despair. And indeed there was, although no one had a name for it yet. Hostage to her roller-coaster moods, Terri veered from easy A-pluses to total paralysis, from bouts of obsessive hypersexuality to episodes of alcoholic abandon that nearly cost her her life. Throughout Terri’s chaotic early years, nothing was certain from day to day except this: whatever was so deeply wrong with her must be kept a secret. Thirty years later, Terri wrote Manic, a harrowing memoir that revealed her adult struggle with bipolar disorder. It became an instant New York Times bestseller and received passionate critical acclaim. But it didn’t tell the whole story. The mystery of Terri’s childhood remained untouched— too troubling, too painful to fathom. The Dark Side of Innocence explores those tumultuous formative years, finally shattering Terri’s well-guarded secret. With vivid intensity, it blends a pitch-perfect childlike voice with keen adult observation. The Dark Side of Innocence provides a heart-rending, groundbreaking insider’s look into the fascinating and frightening world of childhood bipolar disorder, an illness that affects a staggering one million children. This poignant and compelling story of Terri’s journey from disaster and despair to hope and survival will serve as an informative and eye-opening tale for those who would trust a flawless facade.

Download or read book This Fragile Life written by Charlotte Pierce-Baker and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlotte Pierce-Baker did everything right when raising her son, providing not only emotional support but the best education possible. At age twenty-five, he was pursuing a postgraduate degree and seemingly in control of his life. She never imagined her high-achieving son would wind up handcuffed, dirty, and in jail. The moving story of an African American family facing the challenge of bipolar disorder, This Fragile Life provides insight into mental disorders as well as family dynamics. Pierce-Baker traces the evolution of her son's illness and, in looking back, realizes she mistook warning signs for typical child and teen behavior. Hospitalizations, calls in the night, alcohol and drug relapses, pleas for money, and continuous disputes, her son's journey was long, arduous, and almost fatal. This Fragile Life weaves a fascinating story of mental illness, race, family, the drive of African Americans to succeed, and a mother's love for her son.

Download or read book Workings of a Bipolar Mind 1 5 written by John Medl and published by John Medl. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting memoir, Workings of a Bipolar Mind, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph. When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears ideal. How did he get here? In this gripping and breathtaking narrative that makes the reader feel as though they are listening in on a private conversation, John reveals his delusions and battles with mental illness. Intriguing and riveting, this true story of perseverance, when all hope seems lost, is inspiring and unforgettable. Workings of Bipolar Mind shines as a beacon of hope for all struggling with their mental health that they can find their own path to healing. It is the fifth book in his Workings of a Bipolar Mind series. Get it Now! Related Authors: Sonja Wasden David Poses Katie Rose Guest Pryal Marya Hornbacher Merryl Hammond Julie A. Fast Dave Mowry David J. Miklowitz Aimee Daramus PsyD Terri Cheney Merryl Hammond PhD Michael Rose MA Kay Redfield Jamison Francis Mark Mondimore Related Books: An Impossible Life: The Inspiring True Story of a Woman's Struggle from Within The Weight of Air: A Story of the Lies about Addiction and the Truth about Recovery Life of the Mind Interrupted: Essays on Mental Health and Disability in Higher Education Madness: A Bipolar Life Mad Like Me: Travels in Bipolar Country Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner (The New Harbinger Loving Someone Series) OMG That's Me!: Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and More... The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Essential Family Guide Manic: A Memoir Navigating Bipolar Country: Personal and Professional Perspectives on Living with Bipolar Disorder BIPOLAR WELLNESS: How to Recover from Bipolar Illness: An Entertaining Memoir with Simple Action Strategies for Every Stage of Recovery Touched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) Keywords: Mental Health, Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression, Mania, Depression, Memoir Guide Survival

Download or read book Chaos to Cured written by Kirk Patrick Miller and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moonlight sliced into the alleyway as twenty-one-year-old Kirk Miller opened his eyes and stared at the night sky. His head throbbed as the world spun gently. The cold, hard cement felt oddly soothing, but even with all the alcohol and drugs flowing through his veins, Kirks mind was still racing. It would be a year until he was told that those feelings were related to what professionals called a manic episode. Welcome to the world of bipolar disorder. It is no secret that bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood and devastating mental disorders for the diagnosed and those who care for them. But what if there were a cure? In his compelling memoir, Miller details how he was diagnosed with the most severe form of bipolar disorder, was told he would never lead a normal life, and eventually refused to accept his fate. As he began a determined search for answers through research, educated guesses, and risks that nearly cost him his life, Miller shares how he stumbled onto a new method of treating his disorder that, remarkably, helped him achieve a full recovery. Chaos to Cured shares the true story of one mans courageous journey to finding a cure for bipolar disorder with the hope that everyone will one day have a second chance in life.