Why Me?: ...and Other Frequently Asked Questions

Stella Furlong knows what it feels like to be labeled bipolar andsectioned. In a chain of events that did not happen overnight, shewas first sectioned while in her twenties, and then several timesafter. As a result, she oftentimes quietly wondered, Why me?In an inspiring, informative memoir, Stella leads others throughher journey from poverty and insanity while growing up in post-warBritain to eventually pursuing an education and ripening into a cocky,funny, and happy woman. After describing in harrowing detail howshe was sectioned under the Mental Health Act several times, shereveals how a lifeline in later life prompted a transformation, freshhope, and a new way of viewing life. Included are practical tips forthose battling mental health challenges, a critique of medication,and details about the importance of diet, exercise, a social life,education, meditation, and lifelong learning. Throughout her story,Stella provides living proof that it is possible to break down stigmasto attain a better quality of life.Why Me? is the true story of one woman's personal experiences aslife led her from a dysfunctional childhood into the challenges of mentalillness and ultimately to embracing an incredible transformation.

Pages: 310, Paperback, Balboa Press UK