A Bipolar Success Story

By Jane Dode

Joseph is currently a 23-year Caucasian male who lives with his mother and father in a nice suburban neighborhood in the United States. I met Joseph five years ago when he was admitted to the locked inpatient unit at the psychiatric hospital where I worked. He was experiencing his first psychotic break, which at the time was thought to be from Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features. Since that time, he has seen multiple psychiatrists, received multiple diagnoses, changed medications multiple times, experienced multiple side effects, and is currently experiencing stability for the first time since he was hospitalized.

This story is about his journey from the time he was blindsided by Bipolar Disorder to the time he finally recaptured the life he thought was forever lost. I have been counseling this young man for nearly two years now. I will tell this story from my point of view as a professional helper and personal witness of these events. However, at the series end, Joseph has agreed to tell the story from his perspective.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jane Dode
• Release date: Apr 2, 2013
• ISBN: 9781300899709

Jane Dode

Jane Dode is passionate about helping individuals suffering from mental illness. Due to her personal experience of having a family member who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, but died before he could be treated properly, she has made it her mission to never let this happen to others. Jane has worked in the mental health system for over 25 years. She has worked in many positions and settings in this field. Her experience includes that of Physicians Assistant (Psychiatrist in particular), Licensed Professional Counselor (Individual, Home-based, Acute Psychiatric Inpatient, Day Program, and Group Home Counselor). She is also currently a psychology instructor for a University renowned for its Psychology Department and programs. The true stories chosen for her book series, True Stories of Life in a Psychiatric Hospital, are based on her personal experience working as the clinical director of a mental health hospital. She has also worked in many other positions at this hospital, as well as another psychiatric hospital, which supplements the views and perspectives of this author. These stories are based on true accounts and the actual individuals who experienced them. You may contact Jane with questions or your own stories by email: [e-mail]

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