It is most delightful to see more and more people coming out of the closet with their schizophrenia, with manic depression – nowadays called bipolar disorder, or with a similar disorder such as schizoaffective disorder. In my book I write about my experience with schizoaffective disorder, which I perceive as a mixture of schizophrenia and manic depression. There are many books about mental illness written by authors first hand. My contribution to the subject is the bright approach I chose in order to make mental illness more casual and less frightening. Next to my optimistic style of writing, there are also humorous illustrations by Leon Zuodar, making the whole trouble with mental illness more bearable.

Face the facts, gather information, consult you doctors, and take action. Join me in my dream of empowering mental patients to have control over their illness. I wish you a smooth ride and hope to inspire you with my book like Louise Hay and Phyllis Krystal inspired me with theirs.

http://www.helenasmole.com/balancing-the-beast