Forgotten I Am Different, Not Less
Forgotten I Am Different, Not Less by Terri Skye, published by AuthorHouse UK on October 20, 2020, is a poignant exploration of a young woman’s journey through the mental health system. This 100-page book chronicles her experiences beginning at the age of six, when she was diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, depression, and anorexia. Through her narrative, the author reveals the harsh realities of being a young patient in a mental health institution, sharing her struggles during school years and the challenges of adolescence.
Readers will find a deeply personal account that highlights the importance of friendship and the impact of relationships on mental health. The narrative takes a darker turn as she recounts a troubling romantic experience, emphasizing the need for awareness around abusive situations. The book also addresses her eventual diagnoses of Asperger’s and bipolar disorder at the age of 30, after years of seeking help. Forgotten I Am Different, Not Less offers insight into the complexities of mental health, making it relevant for those interested in biographies and memoirs related to medical and psychological experiences.
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Forgotten follows the journey of a young woman through the mental health system. The story begins when she was six years old and diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, depression and anorexia. She was one of the youngest on the ward. It shows the bitter truth behind being a patient at such a young age in a mental health institution. She takes you through various stages of her life such as her school years where she struggled but didn’t understand why, she describes how frightened she was in such a catching way you can almost feel yourself in her little shoes. She takes you through her life of adolescence where it becomes apparent that friends are important and she has a moment of clarity in her life. It takes a turn for the worst when she falls in love and is beaten up and hides it from her parents The most gripping chapter that will startle most readers and hopefully help anyone who is in a similar situation to realise that it isn’t ok to be treated in that way. She was diagnosed with Asperger’s and bipolar at the age of 30 after over 20 years of fighting for help.
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