
Is There Room For Me, Too?: 12 Steps & 12 Strategies for coping with mental illness
Author: Deborah FrucheyPublisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing PlatformPaperback:ISBN 10: 1450596843ISBN 13: 978-1450596848Do It Yourself Sanity with a Four Star Rating The difference between the patient who recovers and the patient who revolves in and out of hospitals lies in the steps that person takes, every day, to stay sane and balanced. This book is bursting with practical things you can do at home for major mental illness such as Bipolar Disorder or Depression. Find out: -how to learn what your triggers are - and avoid them -how to survive suicidal thoughts -how to use your environment to bolster your sanity -how to get the most from bureaucracies and agencies -what to do if psychosis hits you in public -rules of the road for couples when one has a disorder -how to build a new identity you can be proud of Draw on the wisdom of dozens of interviews. Benefit from the psychological methods pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. The author is a patient stabilized for over 20 y