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Keeping it Together: Being Bipolar The Raw, Unedited Version
Bipolar isn't for the weak. Bipolar isn't for the faint of heart. It's draining, its illusory, it's real. Inferno has his 9 layers of Hell, these are mine...unedited.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2018
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January 7, 2021
I wish this book was better because it's an important topic, but the writing was bad -- mostly stream of consciousness with a lot of typos and bad grammar. The content was disorganized and she said some morally questionable things.
October 11, 2020
Are you bipolar or know someone who's is?
Being bipolar is not a walk in the park by any means. This book resonates with me because I am bipolar, and it helps to hear of others in the same boat. ( Not that I would wish this upon you, Beckster)! 😉
Rebecca's story is mine, other than a few details, and I look forward to hearing more of her story. As well as reading her other books! Hope she keeps the same writing style.... I love it!
Being bipolar is not a walk in the park by any means. This book resonates with me because I am bipolar, and it helps to hear of others in the same boat. ( Not that I would wish this upon you, Beckster)! 😉
Rebecca's story is mine, other than a few details, and I look forward to hearing more of her story. As well as reading her other books! Hope she keeps the same writing style.... I love it!
September 25, 2022
This was a bit of a difficult read for me. Not because of the content but because of the way it was written. It was poorly executed. There were spelling mistakes, grammar errors and the writing tense kept changing. Plus, it was really confusing. The author kept bringing up a really traumatic manic episode she experienced but she never explained it in detail. Which she's not obligated to do but when you mention such an incident to hook your reader, it's kinda odd not to explain it further. Overall, it was just all over the place and needed an editor. Rebecca seems like a fun girl though.
March 31, 2023
Seven levels of Hell
Reading this shirt book taught me a lot. I wish I had been able to read something like it 40+ years ago. Incredibly, it was a review of most of my life except for using children and a husband. Becky writes in a way that had great immediacy, easy to understand and capable of having her readers feel her pain and their own pain. And OMG reading about the huge weight gain as a side effect of the meds. What hellish side effect - the same happened to me, that and the intensely painful brain zaps with Effexor. If you are Bipolar but just lately diagnosed read this book for understanding what no one really told me.evem though I've had the symptoms my whole life. I'll have to read her blog. Thank you Becky for outing your Bipolar.
Reading this shirt book taught me a lot. I wish I had been able to read something like it 40+ years ago. Incredibly, it was a review of most of my life except for using children and a husband. Becky writes in a way that had great immediacy, easy to understand and capable of having her readers feel her pain and their own pain. And OMG reading about the huge weight gain as a side effect of the meds. What hellish side effect - the same happened to me, that and the intensely painful brain zaps with Effexor. If you are Bipolar but just lately diagnosed read this book for understanding what no one really told me.evem though I've had the symptoms my whole life. I'll have to read her blog. Thank you Becky for outing your Bipolar.
November 27, 2022
Quite relatable
As someone who has Bipolar, I really related to much of this author's troubling experiences. Like me, Rebecca also suffered from substance abuse on top of the mental disorder which wreaked so much havoc onto her and her family's life. The two combined is such a nightmare but whether you are feeling up or down, self medicating is going to make it so much worse. Good book but wish it would have been much longer and way more detailed.
As someone who has Bipolar, I really related to much of this author's troubling experiences. Like me, Rebecca also suffered from substance abuse on top of the mental disorder which wreaked so much havoc onto her and her family's life. The two combined is such a nightmare but whether you are feeling up or down, self medicating is going to make it so much worse. Good book but wish it would have been much longer and way more detailed.
July 9, 2020
JUST WHAT I NEEDED!!!!
My husband has rapid cycling Bipolar I. I need the raw truth because it helps me to be strong and takes away the element of surprise....I highly recommend this book for anyone who has a spouse, friend, or loved one with Bipolar. The more you learn the better caregiver/companion you will be.
My husband has rapid cycling Bipolar I. I need the raw truth because it helps me to be strong and takes away the element of surprise....I highly recommend this book for anyone who has a spouse, friend, or loved one with Bipolar. The more you learn the better caregiver/companion you will be.
October 29, 2020
Bipolar disorder explained beautifully
I loved this book and the way it speaks the truth about Bipolar disorder. This is me in a nutshell, but thank God I stay on my meds and have learned to care a little more and piss off fewer people because of my disorder, and hopefully, people have learned where my "crazy" comes from and won't piss me off as much.
I loved this book and the way it speaks the truth about Bipolar disorder. This is me in a nutshell, but thank God I stay on my meds and have learned to care a little more and piss off fewer people because of my disorder, and hopefully, people have learned where my "crazy" comes from and won't piss me off as much.
October 31, 2020
Great writing
Both my daughter and I are diagnosed with bipolar she bipolar one and I bipolar 2. Both of us also have PTSD. She has several other conditions. She’s also a borderline hoarder. Your story opened my eyes to a lot of similarities with both of us. Bipolar is a wretched condition that NO ONE should ever have to cope with. Much love and many hugs to you.
Both my daughter and I are diagnosed with bipolar she bipolar one and I bipolar 2. Both of us also have PTSD. She has several other conditions. She’s also a borderline hoarder. Your story opened my eyes to a lot of similarities with both of us. Bipolar is a wretched condition that NO ONE should ever have to cope with. Much love and many hugs to you.
September 23, 2022
Struggles with life
I liked the candid sharing of her illness. It must be frustrating and torture to be out of control and not realize if. To have your children afraid of you. A husband who loved you enough to stick with you and handle all the problems it caused. An emotional rolllar coaster for the whole family. God bless her for sharing.
I liked the candid sharing of her illness. It must be frustrating and torture to be out of control and not realize if. To have your children afraid of you. A husband who loved you enough to stick with you and handle all the problems it caused. An emotional rolllar coaster for the whole family. God bless her for sharing.
March 21, 2022
This book really spoke to me. She thinks so much the way that I think when I am starting to lose control. At the moment, I am just happy to able to recognize that much. This book really made me feel like so many have come before me, that as long as I am willing to do the work, I can make it, too.
April 19, 2022
It was an easy read but not super well written and really only skimmed the surface of the effects of this disorder on those who have it and the people around them.
An Unquiet Mind was a much better read on the topic.
An Unquiet Mind was a much better read on the topic.
May 28, 2024
Besides having a lot of Grammer issues I was able to resonate with this book having bipolar myself. It is a “raw unedited” version so it makes sense having it be a little all over the place but she was still able to get to the point… that having this mental disorder is HARD.
October 19, 2020
Brutal Honesty, LOVE it
Brutal honesty about the illness so many people live with each day is so inspiring.. Keep up the great reads!
Brutal honesty about the illness so many people live with each day is so inspiring.. Keep up the great reads!
October 21, 2021
Loved it
I love how it’s exactly what the title says. Raw. I am recommending this book to anyone that might want to dive into what bipolar looks like for someone.
I love how it’s exactly what the title says. Raw. I am recommending this book to anyone that might want to dive into what bipolar looks like for someone.
May 4, 2022
Quick read
I was surprised at how honest the book is.
For those who struggle its relatable enough to keep you reading.
I was surprised at how honest the book is.
For those who struggle its relatable enough to keep you reading.
May 14, 2022
interesting read
To understand my grandmother, I try to read books about bipolar disorder. This was a quick, informative read about the raw difficulties with mental illness.
To understand my grandmother, I try to read books about bipolar disorder. This was a quick, informative read about the raw difficulties with mental illness.
June 10, 2022
She described my life
And damn does it feel good to know im not alone
Shoutout to the amazing people that stay true to both sides of us. We are blessed.
And damn does it feel good to know im not alone
Shoutout to the amazing people that stay true to both sides of us. We are blessed.
March 24, 2021
Described my daily basis
Wow! The entire time I read the book I though the book was talking about me. Every single detail of the book is me reflected on pages. I struggle every day and still haven’t found a balance, but this book makes me have hope to find my balance. Thanks for sharing your 9 layers! I loved this book!
Wow! The entire time I read the book I though the book was talking about me. Every single detail of the book is me reflected on pages. I struggle every day and still haven’t found a balance, but this book makes me have hope to find my balance. Thanks for sharing your 9 layers! I loved this book!
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