The Beauty of Bipolar

By Christopher Cardon

I am a Rapid Cycler in the Bi-Polar world. This means that sometimes I can cycle from an extreme high to an extreme low quickly. Most Rapids cycle four times within a year. At times I have cycled, four times within a 24 hour period. I recommend a person;

1) Recognize you have it - Admitting you are Bipolar
2) Come to terms with it - Embrace your Bi-polar
3) Admit you need medications (even when you feel good) - Admitting you need medication
4) Diet - How eating habits can help and hinder Bi-polar
5) Acquire the proper amount of sleep - 8 to 10 hours of regular and consistent sleep
6) Exercise to keep weight off - The impact exercise has on you physically and psychologically
7) Channel highs and lows - Try to maintain moods by saving energy .

8) Learn all you can from organizations like N.A.M.I.
9) Build a support team - Family & Friends
10) Search for a compatible doctor - Trust & Friendship

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christopher Cardon
• Release date: Nov 2, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465837691

Christopher Cardon

Hi my name is Christopher. I was born in Fontana Ca. Soon after we moved to Texas. I attended J.M. Hanks High School. During my Junior year I moved to Hawaii and worked at Maui Land & Pineapple. I married Becky Hatch in June of 2006 . Together we joined a family of five kids. I love to race road bicycles and alpine ski. My wife and I also love to fish. I hope you enjoy my book !!

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The Beauty of Bi-Polar

By: Christopher J. Cardon

Published by: Ron Williams and Smashwords

Copyright: 2011 by Christopher J. Cardon

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PREFACE

How many times in life do we knowingly or unknowingly meet teachers, angels, and / or growth opportunities? For years I have been going to a certain gas and go station and I guess you could say was somewhat oblivious to the man behind the counter.

Each visit the man behind the counter would go out of his way to call me by name and inquire of my life. And for some reason, for me, I seemed to be unconscious and / or preoccupied in the convenience store. After a couple years I began to take mental notes and can recall asking myself how many times in life do you meet such a cordial kind individual. Who unconditionally reaches out without fail?

I became curious and began over a period of time small talk. What was even more inspiring was that as I struggled to be present he was more than present in each exchange. Finally, we got into a deeper conversation and he asked about writing books. While discussing books he shared with me that he wanted to someday write one and without asking him the subject matter I encouraged him to pursue his dream.

Then one day he asked if we could meet to talk about his book. So we met in a greasy breakfast cafe every Thursday for months. The first meeting I was anticipating what the book was going to be about when he shocked me by telling me he was bi-polar. I must say that history flashed before my eyes of how endearing and kind the man behind the counter was while I struggled to reach out authentically.

"I want to write a book to help others understand. (Said the man behind the counter) Immediately I was touched with the feeling that this would be a great opportunity and privilege to make a new friend while he wrote his book.

Mental illness is real and can be serious. I made a new friend. I learned a lot from this new teacher in my life. And I got the opportunity to meet Christopher Cardon, The man behind the counter.

- Ron Williams

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

People to Acknowledge in no specific order,

This book was truly inspired by my Mom, named JoAnn. I dedicate this book to her. She deserves the majority of the credit.

Many thanks to my great friends, Ron Williams and Kate Merry weather. For all the fun we had putting this book together while eating breakfast at Callie's Restaurant.

I thank ForeverGreen for showing me and my family a new way of life and health.