About Me
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About My Substack
The purpose of this newsletter will be to describe aspects of the mental illness journey that my son “Bill” and I took together, the illness episodes, the emergency room visits, hospitalizations, medication issues, interludes of stability and success. I will share my thoughts about aspects of his treatment that worked, treatment dilemmas that families face, legal decisions and finally the tremendous strain that we all face confronting terrible illness with inadequate resources. In writing about my struggles, I hope to help others to understand mental illness better in themselves, or in their friends and loved ones.
Every family’s situation is different, yet there are common elements, including recognizing the warning signs, getting help, understanding the different medications and their side effects, learning the ropes of the mental health system, and taking action to improve care. My ultimate goal is for this account to expand awareness and recognition that we are not alone in this struggle.
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