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I'm the Patient Not the Shrink
Written by Cal Kennedy
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Just how do you navigate life with a mental illness? What effect does it have on day-to-day activities and future plans? I’m the Patient Not the Shrink takes you on a journey through an ordinary life lived against extraordinary odds. You won’t find easy answers in this book, but you’ll be given a unique insight into the raw and devastating pain of a mental breakdown. Author Cal Kennedy opens a window to the daily struggle of living with polar disorders and dyspraxia. With humor and honesty, Cal explores his own experiences and offers up a rare perspective on the few highs and devastating lows of of these disorders.
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