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A Gift Of Stories: Discovering How To Deal With Mental IllnessStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionThe life stories in this book are by people who, at some point in their lives, have been diagnosed with a mental illness which they have learned to deal with. They have found the courage to speak publicly about their experience in a world which is still prejudiced against people with mental illness. Table of contentsIntroduction; It's a privilege, not a disability; I just think it's about being real; We are all from the same planet; Looking for my self; I've got a family who cares enough; It's playtime now; It's all about managing my life; Control the illness, don't let it control you; I have to be honest with me; I've come a long way; A search for spirituality; It's part of who I am; Other people share these experiences; Now the time is right; Learn the maximum amount; I gradually found a place in the world; Loving relationship is at the root of recovery; It's like a journey into light; I joined the real world; You have to protect your affect; Discovering the life you want; Gathering and Presenting the Stories; Some Words of Thanks. |