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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8950092
EAN num: 9780743446600
ISBN number: 0743446607
Label: Washington Square Press
Manufacturer: Washington Square Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 224
Printing Date: June 18, 2003
Publishing house: Washington Square Press
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By all appearances, Lizzie Simon was perfect. She had an Ivy League education, lots of friends, a loving family, and a dazzling career as a theater producer by the age of twenty-three. But that wasn't enough: Lizzie still felt alone in the world, and largely misunderstood. Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teenager, she longed to meet others like herself; she wanted to hear the experiences of those who managed to move past their manic-depression and lead normal lives. So Lizzie hits the road, hoping to find 'a herd of her own.' Along the way she finds romance and madness, survivors and sufferers, and, somewhere between the lanes, herself. Part road trip, part love story, Detour is a fast-paced, enduring memoir that demystifies mental illness while it embraces the universally human struggle to become whole.
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A friend of mine insisted I read this book, knowing I was in a serious downward spiral cycle and desperately needed to come out of it. I wish I read this years ago.
I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with bi-polar two years ago. I am a mother of two. My eldest is nine and my youngest a year and a half. For a long while, years, I was successful. I worked two jobs, went to school, managed a law firm, became a paralegal, did criminal defense, passed the LSAT, all the while being a mother and of course, sabotaging every relationship I had, eventual spiraling out of control, ... you get the idea, I'm sure.
Because of this book, I am now on the right track. I had talked myself completely out of my diagnosis, as a result becoming much more insane and out of control, until one day I decided to just crack the book...see what my friend was raving about. Lizzie's description of her breakdown, the way her mind and body felt adjusting to the drugs, being paranoid--it was like she was writing my life, and she really understood. I knew then that I had to get back on medication and stop self medicating. It took time but I did. I've been taking my Lithium close to everyday. My life is completely changing. My "prognosis" as my doctor described in a report I got a copy of in my medical records, was fair to poor. But, now I think it's looking like I could do something with my life, and most importantly I am a great mother again. I think every family member should be required to read this book, in hopes they would understand a bit better.
In response to my drastic change my son recently commented, "Mom, I can tell your medicine is working, because you're my mom again. You're starting to do all the things you used to that make me know you love me."
So please, if you are bi-polar, think you might be, have been told you are, or have a family member or friend that is, you must read this book. It will change your perspective completely, and may even change your life.
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book was well written, easy for lay person to follow, insightfull and for the most part inspiring
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As someone who also suffers from bipolar disorder, this book hit very close to home. Lizzie Simon gave us a nice break from the typical scientific terminology, and replaced it with the emotional and mental hardships and experiences that people diagnosed with bipolar disorder know all too well. Her bipolar roadtrip provided comfort and understanding to all of us. Thanks Lizzie
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I absolutely love this book! When one reads about bipolar, it is usually medical information describing the characteristics and treatments of and for this illness. This raw engaging view from a wise young woman gives the reader a very first hand view of the interior landscape of bipolar illness. We go on a journey of discovery with Lizzie. And an amazing journey it is. There is so much misinformation and stigma on mental illness. This book helps to bring forth the reality of the illness and gives one hope. There is still much to unfold in the arena of mental illness, but it is like any other illness, it is an illness! It's so stigmatized because there are so many unknowns. Do we stigmatize cancer, epilepsy, diabetes?! I have a friend who is bipolar and have always struggled to understand it and now the door has opened. I am also currently in the wake of standing by another individual struggling with this illness and have gained greater compassion and coping skills from this book. My own family has a lineage of mental illness, though no one ever truly "coped" with it. I grew up in fear and misunderstanding. Thank you Lizzie for bringing forth truth, understanding and demystifying as best as possible the land of bipolar! This is truly a must read!
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This is not a scientific book. It is simply one woman's endeavor to help us understand what goes on in the mind of a bi-polar person. It helped me better understand but most importantly, sympathize with any one who has the disease. I recommend it if you want a personal account of bi-polar.
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