An Unquiet Mind by Kay R. Jamison
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8/29/13
Kay's illness
Kay Redfield Jamison the author of An Unquiet Mind, shares her own battle with manic depressive illness. She shares the story about her initial denial and then resistance to receive any treatment for this illness. This story opened my eyes to this illness because it gave me an inside look on how hard it is to deal with something as serious as manic depressive illness. I completely admire Kay for her ability to go through something that was as challenging as dealing with this disease. I also admire Kay for "coming out of the closet" with her illness. It is always risky to openly come out with a illness like this. There is always a chance that people won't accept her for who she is and what she is living with. Although the story dragged during some parts I really enjoyed the overall message and really see Kay Redfield Jamison as a role model for those with mental illnesses such as hers.
1 comment:
I agree, her strength is admirable
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