Transcending Bipolar Disorder
My Own True Story of Recovery from Mental Illness
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Slowly, the fragments of sanity began to come back together. All four limbs were tied down to a hospital bed. I was isolated in a separate section of the emergency ward at the hospital. Everything was white in the room, so antiseptic by look and smell that it seemed nothing could take root and grow there, not even bacteria. A hostile set of fluorescent white lights beat down on me. At some point my clothing had been removed and I had been dressed in a hospital gown, but I didn’t remember when.
I remembered other events, though.
I remembered the agony of the insanity. The shame of the things I had done.
Life no longer seemed familiar. How could I have acted that way? Said those things? Done those things? What had happened to me?
As my sanity returned, I had to face my new reality.
Bipolar disorder.
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About the Book
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, Robert’s 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.
About the Author
Robert Jamesonis a scientist with a PhD in organic chemistry. While he has coauthored many scientific publications throughout his career in both organic and medicinal chemistry, this is his first book. He and his wife, Linda, have two children and live in Montreal, Quebec.