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Recovery from bipolar disorder
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When
1 was diagnosed with bipolar disorder seven years ago, I never
imagined how devastating it would be. 1 trusted that if I just took my
meds, did what service providers told me and approached my treatment
with a healthy attitude, I would be okay.
I
did not know that I would be forced to choose between dealing with the
symptoms of my illness or dealing with the sometimes embarrassing or
disruptive side effects from psychotropic medications. I did not know
that I would have to give up many of my hopes, dreams, and goals. I
did not know that a stigma would be cast upon me for having a chemical
imbalance and that I would feel such shame and isolated as a result.
After
spending years ruining my life, I spent many years rebuilding. I was
able to attain a certain level of stability on meds, but I still
retained symptoms and most days felt like a struggle. Meds enabled me
to keep ajob, but meds were far trom restorative. Meds were a big
compromise.
I
started on the Truehope program 21 months ago. The symptoms of the
illness are gone, there are no side-effects to deal with, and I feel
physically healthy and strong. I am amazed every day how easily I do
things. There are so many everyday activities that I used to struggle
with, that now come so easily. I can keep a clean house; I can
maintain friendships; I can plant a garden; I can maintain an exercise
routine; I have hobbies. Simple things, but they are the stuff of
life.
I
am so excited about my life now. I feel whole. I can actually set a
goal now, and I might actually achieve it. This gives me a lot of hope
for my future that had previously been robbed of by my illness.
I
am incredibly grateful for everything that I am now able to do, trom
the small things to the bigger things. It is no exaggeration to say
that I have rediscovered myself and my life.
Thank
you Truehope for restoring my life
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