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    Poems From a Bipolar Mind: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipolar Disorder
    Poems From a Bipolar Mind: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipolar Disorder
    Poems From a Bipolar Mind: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipolar Disorder
    Audiobook53 minutes

    Poems From a Bipolar Mind: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipolar Disorder

    Written by John Medl

    Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G

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    About this audiobook

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

    A riveting book of poetry, Poems from a Bipolar Mind, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.

    When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears ideal. How did he get here?

    In this gripping and breathtaking book of poetry that makes the reader feel as though they are listening in on a private conversation, John reveals his delusions and battles with mental illness. Intriguing and riveting, this true story of perseverance, when all hope seems lost, is inspiring and unforgettable.

    Poems from a Bipolar Mind shines as a beacon of hope for all struggling with their mental health that they can find their own path to healing. It is the second book in his Workings of a Bipolar Mind series.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMental Health Matters
    Release dateMar 15, 2023
    ISBN9798868627026
    Poems From a Bipolar Mind: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipolar Disorder

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