Manic Episodes and the Dark Side

<p><i>Manic Episodes and the Dark Side</i> draws the reader in with an autobiographical sketch of a misspent youth then plunges into the terror of bipolar illness. Rich Patton travels the rocky road from the darkness of seemingly hopeless depression to the frightening experiences of manic psychosis.</p><p>Following the sometimes humorous but more often tragic thirty-four years of the author's experiences with psychiatric wards a state mental hospital arrests criminal incarcerations and trials broken marriages and suicide attempts the reader will be heartened to find there is hope.</p><p>Those who struggle with this illness-either personally or with a loved one-will benefit from learning how the author has successfully coped and achieved in spite of his illness. Included in this book are Six Pathways to the Light-a guide for surviving the darkest hours including the embrace of a spiritual life.</p>