Excerpts from the book: From Chapter 2 - The Principal's Office: Age 16: "Barbara... I'm getting reports that you're not concentrating in any of your classes. In my opionion, you're on the verge of developing full-blown schizophrenia. If you con't see a psychiatrist immediately, you'll end up in a mental institution for the rest of your life." [Spoken by her high school principal.] From Chapter 16 - The Lunchroom: Age 15 And so it was that Eleanor, Sheila, Virginia, Ginny, and I ate together [in the school lunchroom] ...
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Excerpts from the book: From Chapter 2 - The Principal's Office: Age 16: "Barbara... I'm getting reports that you're not concentrating in any of your classes. In my opionion, you're on the verge of developing full-blown schizophrenia. If you con't see a psychiatrist immediately, you'll end up in a mental institution for the rest of your life." [Spoken by her high school principal.] From Chapter 16 - The Lunchroom: Age 15 And so it was that Eleanor, Sheila, Virginia, Ginny, and I ate together [in the school lunchroom] every day until we graduated. I would sit with them and let them hold up the conversation while I struggled not to let anyone see my brain fog and inner turmoil. From Chapter 28 - Creating the Will to Live: Age 46 " My new life began the day I walked into psychologist Caroline Penberthy's office. At the recommendation of a friend, I had called Caroline to introduce myself and make an appointment." I have experienced the worst of the worst in mental illnesses, from depression, to severe anxiety, and psychosis. In my heart of hearts, I hope to be able to make a difference in the lives of fellow sufferers. Barbara Altman "This book is a model of hope. Growing up with an alcoholic father, she struggled with depression, eating disorders, and psychosis. she is a gifted and talented musician with a lovely sense of humor. This is the story of one woman who would not take "no" for an answer. She has left no stone unturned in her pursuit of wholeness. she has transformed her life with the help of god and many caring people." Caroline Penberthym NSWm LCSW Table of Contents: Section One, Part One Chapter 1Father's Day: 2004, Age 61 Chapter 2The Principal's Office: 1960, Age 16 Chapter 3Driving to Kansas: 1986, Age 42 Chapter 4The Large Ant: 1949, Age 6 Chapter 5Cleaning Up Larned, Kansas: 1986, Age 42 Chapter 6State Mental Hospital: 1959, Age 16 Chapter 7The Weekly Card Game: 1953, Age 10 Chapter 8Classes at Larned: 1986, Age 42 Chapter 9The Piano Lesson: 1951, Age 8 Chapter 10In the Swim: 1972, Age 28 Chapter 11Sugar, Sweet or Sour: 1958, Age 15 Chapter 12In Jail: 1986, Age 42 Chapter 13"The Three Faces of Eve: " 1958, Age 15 Chapter 14Grandmothers, Mother, and Daughter: 1955 - 1958, Ages 12 - 15 Chapter 15Teachers and Counselors at Larned: 1986, Age 42 Chapter 16The Lunchroom: 1958, Age 15 Chapter 17Leaving Larned: 1986, Age 42 Chapter 18The Fontbonne Years: 1961 - 1965, Ages 17 - 21 Chapter 19Two Trips to Hell: 1961, Age 18 Chapter 20The St. Louis Institute of Music: 1969 - 1985, Ages 26 - 42 Chapter 21European Adventures: 1970; Age 27 Chapter 22Confrontation: 1973, Age 30 Chapter 23Bethesda-Dilworth: 1986, Age 42 Chapter 24Music Therapy with the Elderly: 1998, Age 55 Chapter 25My Father's Final Years: 1972 - 1976, Ages 29 - 33 Chapter 26My Mother's Final Years: 1992 - 1995, Ages 49 - 52 Chapter 27Trying to Heal My Body: 1987 - 1989, Ages 43 - 45 Section One, Part Two Chapter 28Therapy - Creating the Will to Live: 1989, Age 46 Chapter 29Painting New Pictures: 1989, Age 46 Chapter 30Group Therapy: 1998, Age 55 Chapter 31Observe and Emulate: 2002, Age 59 Chapter 32Songs and Social Skills: June 2005, Age 62 Chapter 33Trial and Error: 2004, Age 61 Chapter 34Mastering Fears: 2008, Age 65 The Feathered Parade Section Two Introduction Chapter 1Descriptions of a Few Mental Health Disorders Chapter 2Traditional Medical Treatments Chapter 3Counseling Chapter 4Complementary (Alternative) Therapies Author's Epilogue Appendix ARecommended Readings Appendix BLiving the Joy-Filled Life: Affirmations Appendix CImproving My Health You can contact Barbara Altman through her website http: //www.depressiontorecovery.com
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