Author Description

Haleh has been living with mental illness for more than 30 years, having diagnoses of borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder. Throughout her journey, she's maintained a diary, each entry a poem. Parts of that diary make up this book, and they offer a glimpse into the challenges, successes, ups, downs, and evolution of a young woman growing and living with mental illness. It is dedicated to anyone who's lost hope. Living with Mental Illness: A Diary is a collection of 99 poems, each a deeply honest account of living with mental illness, covering wide-ranging topics including: mania, depression, prescriptions, hospitalizations, relationships, fights for independence, self-acceptance, and more. These autobiographical poems offer insights into the experiences of living with mental illness, for those interested in learning more, but are also intended to give hope. As you follow Haleh's journey, you are reminded that living with mental illness is not a curse, it is a life -- rich with challenges and experiences. In the author's words: "I'm just searching for happiness, I'm just searching for peace of mind. You can come along, if you want..."