The Weeping Angels from Doctor Who seemed a perfect image for the manic delusions of an undiagnosed young man.
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Fiery and divine apparitions led Mark to create secret alters at which to do the angels' bidding. He regularly talked to celestial spirits and experienced other religious visions which he kept hidden from everyone he knew.
Painting by William Turner. The Angel, Standing in the Sun. 1846. Oil on canvas. Tate Gallery, London, UK
The combination of narrative from the Mother and Aunt of Mark as well as actual excerpts from his diary provides multifaceted insight into what it's like to experience intense bipolar episodes.
Another value of this book is that it details Mark’s journey through our country’s mental health medical system. I learned a lot about medications prescribed for bipolar disorder as well as how confusing and overwhelming it can be to receive treatment for this disorder.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to better understand what it’s like to be trapped in the madness of untreated bipolar disorder and how it is possible to get healthier.
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