Madness: Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher - An Unflinching Memoir of Mental Illness

Madness: A Bipolar Life

by Marya Hornbacher

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1390 KB
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Hornbacher was first diagnosed with bipolar disFree Download in her early twenties. She experienced her first manic episode while she was a student at Yale University. During this episode, she felt invincible and full of energy. She spent days and nights writing, talking, and partying. She also made reckless decisions, such as quitting her job and traveling to Europe without any money.

Hornbacher's manic episodes were followed by periods of severe depression. During these episodes, she felt worthless and hopeless. She lost interest in activities that she once enjoyed and had difficulty concentrating. She also had thoughts of suicide.

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Reviews

"Madness is a raw and unflinching memoir of living with bipolar disFree Download. Hornbacher writes with honesty and vulnerability about her experiences with mania, depression, and the stigma surrounding mental illness. This book is an important read for anyone who is interested in learning more about bipolar disFree Download or who has loved ones who are living with the illness." - The New York Times

"Hornbacher's memoir is a powerful and moving account of living with bipolar disFree Download. She writes with honesty and vulnerability about her experiences with mania, depression, and the stigma surrounding mental illness. This book is an important read for anyone who is interested in learning more about the illness or who has loved ones who are living with the illness." - The Washington Post

"Madness is a must-read for anyone who is interested in learning more about bipolar disFree Download. Hornbacher's memoir is a raw and unflinching account of living with the illness, and she writes with honesty and vulnerability about her experiences with mania, depression, and the stigma surrounding mental illness." - The Guardian

Madness: A Bipolar Life

by Marya Hornbacher

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1390 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	315 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE