James B. Hansom: As a Sailor for many years, one absorbs the rules of the oceans into one’s own life; as such every wave has a peak and a trough. Accepting bi-polar is no different, like a heart-beat you have the highs and the lows, just a little more intense! The mania phases can be really useful as one can get so much done in such a short amount of time, but afterward comes the crash which can halt you from achieving anything; so I guess things take about the same time overall.
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My Story Isn’t Over by Natasha Simon #BookReview
Reviewed by me for Reader’s Favorite. Mental illness has always been a sensitive topic, and, in a way, it has been a taboo in society. A discussion about physical ailments is acceptable; however, any conversation regarding your mental health must be done behind closed doors. Slowly but surely, this mindset is changing; unfortunately, the pace…
Staying Sane by Emma Volesky #BookReview
Reviewed by me for Reader’s Favorite. Mental illness is a struggle that takes its toll not only the person, who is suffering by it, but also on their friends and family. We often find ourselves at loss in understanding the complexities of such problems. Several of us claim that there is no such thing as…