Introduction

The contents of this book are to help identify and smooth out some rough trails in our lives if we have a chemical imbalance or emotional problems.

Purpose and Audience

I write because I want to help, particularly military veterans, because I am a veteran. There are programs for veterans and also civilians who have mental or emotional problems.

Early Recognition and Personal Experience

It is good that some patients find out early in age. I was rebelling against the problem I had, and it was hard for me to accept. I have had social workers and nurses help me. There were times when I felt like a victim, but I didn't know why I felt so awful. It was a thirty-year search for the correct medicine for me. At least I wasn't so alone.

Diagnosis and Support

I wanted to be in the service, and that was where I was diagnosed as bipolar. Then the help began.

Resources and Hope

In my bibliography are three sources of literature that I have listed. I have read several other books too. I hope by reading this book someone else will find help like I have. How your help comes is with reading this book. We all need to find our truth to heal.