This excerpt was cut from Crazy, my memoir about being diagnosed with bipolar 1 during an extreme manic episode, the psych ward and healthcare system, and my recovery. As per Virginia Woolf, “In expressing it I explained it and then laid it to rest.” To learn more about my memoir, visit charisejewell.com/crazy. ∞∞∞ Slender fingers slideContinue reading “Braid Waves”
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Bipolar Warning Signs
I’m often asked if there were any warning signs of my mental illness before my bipolar 1 diagnosis at age 40, when I experienced my first manic episode and hospitalization. Prior to mania, I had a history of seasonal depression and occasional depressive episodes, which were always related to something upsetting in my life atContinue reading “Bipolar Warning Signs”
Mania info and support
The first step to support someone with bipolar disorder is to learn as much as you can. I hope this collection of my mania articles and posts helps. Viewed best in a web browser. Social media posts: March 20, 2023: Spring Mania We made it through winter! Next challenge: don’t go manic 😂 This isContinue reading “Mania info and support”
Self Care Box
When we’re stressed, it’s very difficult to think of how to feel better in the moment. A self care box that you put together with your favourite items (when you’re NOT stressed) helps immensely because it is filled with things that bring you joy AND it takes all of the thinking out of the criticalContinue reading “Self Care Box”
Reviews for Crazy
Reviews are incredibly valuable to authors. They provide feedback for our work and generate buzz to attract new readers. Thank you to those who have reviewed Crazy, Memoir of a Mom Gone Mad. Quotes from some of the reviews are displayed below. To rate or leave your own review, click here.
Perks for VIPs
Today marks six months since my book launch. To celebrate, I created a newsletter. This is for VIPs (aka email subscribers), who have access to bonus content, sneak previews, and book giveaways! To subscribe, submit your email address in the field at the bottom of this page, or contact me. Crazy, Memoir of a MomContinue reading “Perks for VIPs”
‘Crazy’ Prologue
During my first manic episode, in 2017, I became obsessed with garbage. I saw beauty and purpose where no one else did. This picture shows the start of the compost pile I would later use to create a garbage dinner for my family, shortly before I was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar 1. I wroteContinue reading “‘Crazy’ Prologue”
Crazy Memoir Playlist
These are the songs that made me feel something during my roller coaster of mania and depression, throughout the three year time period of my book. Click the Play button to listen on Spotify or scroll below for my songlist. Lose Yourself – Eminem Closer – Nine Inch Nails Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne LithiumContinue reading “Crazy Memoir Playlist”
Corporate Talks
Bell Let’s Talk Day: Aecon’s Mental Health Committee invited me to discuss mental health, my personal experience living with bipolar disorder, and what we can do to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness. Scroll through my slides below. Contact me if you’d like my personal anecdotes and explanations, or to schedule an event. “Thank youContinue reading “Corporate Talks”
Together Towards Change
Honoured to be featured in the Together Towards Change newsletter, representing the Time to Change Hubs and Champions Group working to end discrimination against people with mental health problems. Click on the images below to read each page, or download the pdf here. Click here to learn more about my memoir.
