She spiraled into a terrifying abyss of mental illness at age 13, and now in her thirties, Bethany Boik offers a disturbing and uplifting peek into the personal hell she has suffered and survived.
In Diary of a Schizophrenic, Bethany’s poetry, journal entries and letters offer graphic details and insights into the mind, body and life of a teenager and young woman who loses control of herself, causing chaos in her schoolwork, friendships and family relationships.
Told through the lens of a woman stalked by suicidal urges, but determined to defeat her demons, this gripping memoir aims to educate people about schizoaffective disorder, while providing hope to those diagnosed with it, that they, too, can find peace and live a fulfilling life.
Bethany describes psychotic episodes that landed her in clinics and hospitals; the stays were difficult but they helped her get the treatment she needed to stabilize her mental health.
Describes the long list of pharmaceutical drugs she has taken for schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other ailments.
Bethany also shares the beautiful blessings of friends, teachers, clinicians, her ‘found family’ and her grandmother who provided the support she needed-emotionally, financially, medically and academically.
Bethany Boik is a powerful testament to the power of a strong will to survive despite horrific voices and visions in her mind telling her to end her life.
This book will open your mind and heart to the struggles and the successes of this courageous young woman who’s on a mission to help destigmatize mental illness and inspire those who suffer with it to live their best lives.
Over de auteur
Bethany Boik is a graduate from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She has a degree in Behavioral Science from the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters interdisciplinary program. Bethany served two service year terms in Ameri Corps and worked in the nonprofit field with at-risk youth and young adults in Detroit, Michigan.In 2018, Bethany received the Youth United’s Change Maker Award through the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority-for her work in developing youth voice. And in 2022, she received a Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Dreams Come True Award in the mini grant to assist the writing of her book, Diary of a Schizophrenic. When she is not with her ‘love bug, ‘ the love of her life, or her family, she enjoys making multimedia art, painting and writing poetry. Bethany enjoys the company of her friends and loves listening to music, as it helps with her mental health. Currently she is listening to Machine Gun Kelly and Ryan Caraveo.You can contact Bethany by email at Bethanybwrites@gmail.com or find her on Facebook by searching for her name, Bethany Boik.After reading Diary of a Schizophrenic, Bethany hopes her readers have gained a better understanding of mental illness and schizophrenia.Meer e-boeken van dezelfde auteur (s) / Editor
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