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​I sincerely thank every author who as gifted me their resources to review and share my opinions with others.   I have learned something, even if it was just one thing, from each and every resource that I have.   I hope my reviews have encouraged you, my followers, to purchase a few of these resources as I can guarantee they will help you in some aspect.

"Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder", by Dyane Harwood

15/2/2018

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   ​The delivery of a precious new life. An addition to the family. Yet something is not right. Not having the energy or feel the joy for this little bundle that was brought into this world.
   “Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder”, by Dyane Harwood is an insight into the author’s many traumatizing experiences with Postpartum Bipolar Disorder and how she learned to cope.
 
   Although Dyane did not exhibit any concerning symptoms after the birth of Avonlea, her first daughter, when Marilla was born, Dyane and her family’s life would drastically change.  Within a brief period of time after Marilla’s birth Dyane quickly became hypomanic, then manic, then plummeted into depression. Cycling constantly even though she was under the care of a psychiatrist and medicated to help manage her symptoms.
 
   Deflated and frustrated from her failed treatment plan, Dyane took things into her own hands and went off her medications and tried homeopathic treatments.  Her moods worsen, and she is hospitalized for the safety of her children.
 
   Dyane’s saving grace was she realizes she would lose everything and becomes educated on Postpartum Bipolar Disorder.  Learning about medications, treatments, and coping skills, Dyane managed to gain control of her life.
 
   I really connected with this book as I lost a friend to Postpartum Bipolar Disorder.  This was my first book on this subject and highly recommend it for people who have a mental illness prior to having children so they can have a plan in place.
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15/2/2018 03:20:17 pm

Thank you SO much, Laura, for taking time to read my book and to write this review!

I really am honored— it made me happy to see the post up on your awesome, comprehensive website.

My heart goes out to you for the loss of your friend—as you know, my biggest hope for this book is that it will help people with mood disorders and prevent needless suffering.

As I shared with you in my message, last Saturday night I broke part of my jaw in stupid tripping accident. I have surgery on Monday.

Normally, something like that would cause me to plummet into a deep, deep depression.

While this injury hasn't been an experience I ever wish to repeat, I didn't fall apart the way I have done in the past. This is huge progress.

Plus, I didn't binge on candy like I used to do. (Although to be honest, I can't chew anything, LOL!) A few months ago I made the commitment to overcome the binges. I'm using self-help books and sessions with Ina to work on this issue. Amazingly, I didn't feel like overeating after I got hurt.

So there's always hope. Sometimes, depending on the situation, I tell people I'm a "horror story" (I know that sounds really bad, but I do!) because I've been through so many things.. The reason I say that is because if I can come back from the Land of Bipolar Depression, others can too. No one deserves to suffer in that way - I know you understand.

Many thanks, Laura. Your support and review mean more to me than I can properly express.

Take good care,

Dyane

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