Narrator Note of HOW TO SURVIVE ADDICTION...

Narrator’s Note

Hi Listeners!

I hope you are enjoying Stephanie’s words of wisdom and have found her words as comforting and inspiration as so many others and I have.

We all know life isn’t easy – it feels downright impossible at times, but I know you can overcome any obstacle that comes your way.

Always remember that you deserve a better life and you can make that happen for yourself by taking control and following the tips in this useful guide and you will find the light and happiness at the end of the addiction tunnel.

As Stephanie says, you must never give up, gather up your inner strength and brace yourself against the storm mighty warrior.  You will be the victor in the end.

I wish you all the success and happiness in the world.

Sincerely,

Holly Holt

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EXCELLENT REVIEW of MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR

"The mentally ill do not belong in jails            
             

This memoir offers an insider's viewpoint on the author's insanity and details the striking incompetence of a system of psychiatric care which leads to her incarceration. For years, Stephanie is not allowed to stay in hospitals long enough to reach recovery, as her insurance will not pay, and her psychosis is allowed to continue. As she is released from hospitals again and again, still unwell, her psychosis worsens. Finally,...Read More

This memoir offers an insider's viewpoint on the author's insanity and details the striking incompetence of a system of psychiatric care which leads to her incarceration. For years, Stephanie is not allowed to stay in hospitals long enough to reach recovery, as her insurance will not pay, and her psychosis is allowed to continue. As she is released from hospitals again and again, still unwell, her psychosis worsens. Finally, as her psychosis comes to its climax, she believes she must set her apartment on fire to benefit those around her by killing "witches."

Following her arson, she spends a month in a hospital, psychotic and not improving. She is then transferred to jail where she lingers in solitary confinement for months, too psychotic to even know where she is, unaware that she is even incarcerated. She is then transferred to another hospital. It takes over a year in that psychiatric hospital, but Stephanie finally receives the care she needs, and finds a medication regimen that works for her. Her sanity is restored, and she resumes a normal life. The book ends with hope.

This book is eye-opening to the failure of the system of psychiatric care in America. There is need for change in the system of care where people like Stephanie fall through the cracks. Had she been hospitalized long enough at the beginning, and received the care that she so badly needed-- and deserved-- at the onset, she would never have committed a crime, or ended up behind bars."

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CONGRATS TO ME ON BOOK #10!!!

By Stephanie Anne Allen

Within the last couple days, I have published How to Survive Addiction. This is the 9th book in the How to Survive Series. Other books in the series are about depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and eating disorders. These uplifting and empowering self-help books offer insight, inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope.

My very first book is titled My Mental Madness Memoir. This is a first-hand account of dealing with mental illness. It is raw, honest, intriguing, and compelling. This book is 100% unique and one-of-a-kind. The author takes you deep into the mind of someone with severe mental illness and shows you that it is possible to not only survive but to thrive. The author beats all the given odds and emerges victorious.

I just want everyone to know that I wasn’t always stable. I suffered debilitating mental illnesses. I went through hell. But with love, faith, hope, strength, and courage, I was able to defy all the odds. I want everyone to know that they too can overcome any hardship, difficulty, or problem. Please use my books as guides in your journey of recovery.

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OUTSTANDING NARRATOR'S REVIEW NOW RELEASED TO PUBLIC!

"Hi Listeners!

Isn’t Stephanie the coolest?  Not only do I have the awesome privilege of narrating her books, but she personally sends me a signed copy of each of them!  I’m blown away that she asks me to add in my thoughts at the end too, which is such an honor.

It makes me feel so happy to be a part of her journey in changing lives.  Kudos to you for listening to this book.  That shows me that you are ready to make a positive change in your life.  I just know you can and will do it!

I promise you that if you have the courage to follow her tips, you will overcome your mental illness.  It’s definitely no walk in the park, but Stephanie and I both know you have the power in you.

Don’t worry about the naysayers, they may never get it so don’t let it bother you.

Just focus on you and how wonderful you are going to make your life!  You can overcome any adversity.  You have the strength in you.  Believe it!  Never give up.  Take your life back, take the necessary action, get back up when you fall (it may happen a lot-just be patient and never give up) and be happy because you so deserve it!

God bless!

Holly Holt"

Narrator for Stephanie Anne Allen
Author of MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR &
THE HOW TO SURVIVE SERIES

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From back cover: MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR

From back cover of the quickly emerging book MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR...
"This chilling, shocking, interesting, and intriguing true story takes you deep into the mind of the author who suffers from several severe mental illnesses.  The author describes in detail all the insanity, disturbing behaviors, oppressive symptoms, and various feelings associated with the mental battles within her own mind.

The author suffers from clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and borderline personality disorder.  She struggles with social thoughts and attempts, self-mutilating behaviors, mania, paranoia, anxiety, and psychosis with intense halluncinations of all five of her senses, and multiple delusions, including the belief that she is the "second-coming of Christ".

Take this journey with the author as her life takes rapid turns for the worst... But after years of being extremely mentally unstable, she acquires the courage, strength, hope, and faith she needs to understand, accept, and lives with her illnesses.  Only then is she able to turn her once miserable and fearful life around."

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Latest Review on MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR

5 out of 5 stars
"Fascinating, terrifying, and utterly real
December 30, 2018
Stephanie Allen’s harrowing account of her journey through mental illness is bold, unflinching, and honest. Never before have I read a memoir that takes the reader so completely into the mind of its author. In writing this remarkable book, Ms. Allen has selflessly allowed us to witness both the low points and triumphs of her life to date. You will emerge from her story with a deep appreciation for the complexity and power of the human mind."

Awesome feedback on MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR!
"Stephanie ...What a wonderful book! I think you are so brave to have shared your story. I must admit I was intrigued by you and your story, from all your posts on Facebook it seems like you really wanted to help people and I was intrigued to find out what was driving you. It sounds like you have had a really tough time, I understand, I suffer from psychosis as well and it took me years before I got the medication I needed. I thought your memoir was brilliant, honest without being brutal and a real message of hope that you can come through years of suffering. I think it also highlights the need for better treatment for mental illness and does raise questions about why you had to suffer for so long before you got the help you needed. But well done for coming through it and well done for sharing your story... I can only hope I inspire people as much as you..."

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WANTING BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2019?

RESOLVING TO BETTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS NEW YEAR!

As 2018 is about to end and 2019 is about to begin, we often begin to ponder life and ask ourselves some very important questions regarding our hopes, our dreams, and our goals for the new year.  We also may reflect on all the things we did not accomplish that we had hoped we would this past year.  We may feel a mix of joy and sadness.  Of hope and of fear.  Of anticipation and of anxiety.

This year what I would like to see everyone focus on is their own mental health.  There are so many out there who are suffering in silence because of ignorance, fear of rejection and judgement, stigma, and feeling that no one would understand them. 

And all of that is completely valid.  I will not downgrade or deny you of feeling those emotions.  But take hold of all of that and choose to help yourself.  Be your own best friend and seek help for your depression, mania, loneliness, emptiness, psychosis, despair, grief, anxiety, anger, whatever it may be.  Others will judge.  Others will stare.  Others will talk.  And it does hurt.   But let them, because those people are not worth your time.  You are worth far more than the pointed hatred of someone slandering you for having a mental illness.

Find the self-respect and the self-love deep within you.  Use that to propel yourself forward in a positive direction towards recovery.  A perfect place to start would be by reading or listening to one of my inspirational mental health recovery books:

·         My Mental Madness Memoir

·         How to Survive Depression

·         How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

·         How to Survive Schizophrenia

·         How to Survive Anxiety

·         How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder

·         How to Survive PTSD

I wish you all the best of luck in your journey of recovery from mental illness!
Much love,

-Stephanie Anne Allen

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Turning the Horror of Mental Illness into Positivity and Inspiration

OBJECTIVE

My pen name is Stephanie Anne Allen, and I am writing this post to bring hope and inspiration to all those with mental illness.  I want to be a

prime example of how you can not only survive the greatest of adversities, but you can also thrive.  You can turn the pain into something very positive and productive.

MY STORY

I’ve been diagnosed with many different mental illnesses over the years. They include depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, and an anxiety disorder.  The psychiatrists tried nearly every medication available out there on me.  Most medications didn’t work and the ones that did, had bad side effects.  I struggled for years and tried endlessly to make sense of my own existence.  I was in and out of psych hospitals all my life.  I tried to commit suicide several times and was addicted to self-mutilation.  All I wanted and longed for was death.  There just seemed to be no hope out there, and I felt like no one even cared about me.  I felt totally lonely and ashamed for having “mental problems”. 

When I was manic, I had racing thoughts, impulsive and risky behaviors, and I had delusions of grandeur.  I had major trouble sleeping and had an excess amount of energy.  My moods shifting rapidly from one extreme to the other—up and down, just like a roller coaster.

When I was psychotic, I suffered from delusions of all sorts and from hallucinations of all 5 senses.  I thought I was the “savior of medical science”.  I even believed at one point that I was the “second-coming of Christ”.  I saw, felt, tasted, heard, and smelled things that weren’t really there.  I believed I was going to be killed and raped by perpetrators, and this lasted from 2005 to 2016.  Can you even imagine living for the fear of your safety and your very life for 11 years?  Not easy.

Anyways, having mental illness caused me to lose everything accept my own life!  I lost friendships, relationships, jobs, cars, homes, and even my freedom at several points.  I committed a crime due to my insanity, and while being locked up I got my life back together.

HOW I TURNED MY LIFE AROUND

It was not easy, but I managed to go from rock bottom all the way to the top.  I found the courage, strength, faith, and hope I needed to overcome the greatest of odds.

I realized finally, while incarcerated, that I indeed was mentally ill and that it was nothing to be ashamed of.  The doctors stabilized me on meds and I was able to get the therapeutic treatment I needed.  I learned about what causes me to get to that point of psychosis.  Stress was a key!  So, I now know I cannot stress myself out.  I have to do things at my own pace.  I have learned coping skills for when I feel stressed.  I gained much insight into my mental illness and how I can “deal” effectively with the symptoms as they present themselves.

I realized that I am not alone.  I am a worthwhile person with purpose who deserves dignity and respect.  I am on this Earth for a reason.   The greatest love of all is self-love.  Never give up!  Everything happens for a reason.  Never lose faith and hope!

MY LIFE TODAY

Today, I am 39-years-old, but I have the wisdom of an 80 year old woman.  After being released from the state hospital, I have written seven books in under two years.  One memoir and six self-help books. 

My Mental Madness Memoir is a deep look into my mind.  You can learn my whole life story in depth and clarity.  It is a very emotion-provoking book.  The reader is taken on a journey through the insanity.  Readers can take full participation into the author’s thoughts and feelings.  It is quite unique, because I hide absolutely nothing.  This is an extremely real, one-of-a-kind, page-turning book.  You will see me at my very best and feel my joy, but you will also feel my pain and see how I persevered through it all.

I have also written the How to Survive Series.  Out currently are ones on depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and PTSD.  These powerful self-help books offer the reader insight and inspiration.  They provide hope and tips on how to effectively cope.

I have inspired hundreds of people through these books!  I love that I am now very happy and have found my calling and purpose in this life.   Without all the pain and adversity, I would have never accomplished that.  I would not be the person I am today.  I have gained a great deal more compassion, love, empathy, understanding, and wisdom. 

I did suffer, and I suffered terribly, but I turned it all around and now I am using the pain for the benefit of those who are going through all that I have.  I have made a great life from a very rocky foundation.  But I did it.  And you can too! You can become and do anything you want in your life.  The opportunities are endless.  Make your life one that will never be forgotten!

About the author

Stephanie Anne Allen is the quickly emerging author of My Mental Madness Memoir, How to Survive Depression, How to Survive Bipolar Disorder, How to Survive Schizophrenia, How to Survive Anxiety, How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and How to Survive PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder).  She holds a BA in clinical psychology and is a former case manager for the mentally ill.  She also has a lifetime of personal experience with mental illness. Ms. Allen is also a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) peer support group facilitator.

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"Mental Madness Memoir: The Provocative True Journey Through My Struggles with Mental Illness
The author shares her experiences with severe mental illness in her life and the ways it affected her as she got into her teens and twenties going forward. A very moving story relating all of the frightening times she went through, not understanding what was happening to her or why her life kept falling apart. How she at last got things under control and made progress. A good read for memoir readers, those with an interest in or having family members with mental illnesses, especially multiple mental illnesses, a super honest, illuminating book on the topic. If you’ve never had or seen what real mental illness looks like, then you need to read this and get educated and help get rid of the stigma. This isn’t the Dark Ages anymore, folks. Stephanie was brave enough to share her story, honestly as possible and it’s not easy to listen to her painful hurting, and loneliness at times. She has some serious mental illnesses that messed up her life repeatedly until she got a handle on what the problem was, and that took many years. She wants her struggles to help others, and I really hope it does. A complimentary audio copy was provided by the author for my honest yet voluntary review."
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HOW TO GIVE A MEANINGFUL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS

Are you unsure of what to give a loved one this coming Christmas?  Another toy?  Perhaps an outfit?  Maybe perfume?  Sure, the list goes on and on with ideas of what would be the perfect gift.  But really do they NEED another toy, another outfit, or another bottle of perfume??  Sure, those might seem to be nice, and even expensive, but are they truly meaningful and thoughtful?  Do they truly come from the heart??   I think not!

Why not give a gift that offers your support and encouragement?  Why not offer a gift that will benefit the recipient?  A gift that shows that you love and care for them… a gift that will help them… a gift that may even save their life!!

Ok.  You may be wondering what this gift could be…

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Have you ever given someone you love a self-help book?  Self-help books can motivate and encourage individuals to better themselves.  Self-help books often inspire a reader to make needed changes in their lives.  Self-help books are also defined as self-development books, and that is exactly what they do!!  They help the reader “develop” a better “self”!

There are many, many, self help books out there, so you may be wondering where to start.  How about reading books from an author who has not only been a mental health professional, but has also suffered from mental illness for over 25 years?  This author would surely be very well-rounded and extremely creditable.  She’s seen been sides of the “mental health” epidemic, and also she has even earned a degree in clinical psychology.

Sure, if an author like that exists, I would surely read mental health recovery books written by her!!  

Well, an author like that does exist.  Check out the following books:

·         My Mental Madness Memoir

·         How to Survive Depression

·         How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

·         How to Survive Schizophrenia

·         How to Survive Anxiety

·         How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

·         How to Survive PTSD

(All books available in eBook, paperback, and audiobook)

Amazing titles? Yes, I think so.  And what is astonishingly amazing is that the author suffered with all those conditions and still defied the odds and emerged from the depths of Hell.  She overcame pain and suffering, and she achieved a happy existence with mental stability. And has been given another chance at life.

Who is this author?  Well, frankly, she is ME!  And I want you to know that I have written these books to reach out to those in need.  There are so many people that need help, and these books can be a great starting point or used for reference and inspiration by those who suffer silently.  I need you to help your loved ones.  And this is where to begin, as you can offer these books as aides in someone’s journey of recovery.

Much love to you all this holiday season!  Stay strong and keep marching forward!  You are loved!

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A COMMENT ALL MUST SEE NOW!

BY: Virginia Wilkins
“What I love about your self help books is that the are truthful, informative, realistic, easy to read, gets to the point, and you share your experiences which give hope.  You do not exclude God, which is very important, because He is the real key to every part of one’s life.  Yet, you do not push Him on anyone… Even through a persons healing process, you give choice.  And I love the fact you are compassionate… the genuine concern for others to get help and heal… You express unconditional love and care in your books and it can be felt…  I have never read any books to be as warm, real, and full of compassion, that is really reaching out to the reader of your books… You pour your love into helping others.  I say you have truly found your passionate assignment from God, your purpose for being here, and all you went through… Your pleasing in the eyes of God… Continue to grow in Christ daily as you encourage others to accept life as it is and not give up on hope, faith, and very important themselves and others…  You encourage so many to hold on, and do more than survive but live…”

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My Mental Madnesss Memoir

How to Survive Depression

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia

How to Survive Anxiety

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder

How to Survive PTSD

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Showing Gratitude During Thanksgiving...

By: STEPHANIE ANNE ALLEN (AUTHOR of My Mental Madness Memoir, How to Survive Depression, How to Survive Bipolar Disorder, How to Survive Schizophrenia, How to Survive Anxiety, How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder, and How to Survive PTSD)

Thanksgiving is just one day a year that we should show how thankful we are for the things in our lives.  But truthfully, we should be grateful every day, even if it’s only for the little things.  Life itself is a gift to be thankful for.  God and your parents gave you life, and if this is all you think you have to be grateful for, then show your gratitude for that.

It’s the little things in life that many of us that for granted.  We are richer than you could ever imagine.  We have families and we have friends.  We have jobs, homes, and cars.  We have beds to sleep in and electricity to provide us light.  We often overlook the greatness of all that and simply conclude that we deserve it or are obligated to receive those things.  But friends we are not entitled to anything.  What we do have is a gift from God.  And we should be thankful for all of it. 

When you lose all the little things, it is at that time that you realize how blessed you truly were.  But then it may be too late… 

There are people in your life, that you say you love, that struggle every single day.  They struggle to keep food on the table or to pay for running water.  But I’d like to focus this on the loved ones in your life that suffer from mental illness.  Many struggle in silence, because of stigma and the fear of being judged.  I encourage you to reach out to those who need a helping hand.  Give them a hand, and you may be the one to save a life.

God put these people in your life, so that you would learn to love unconditionally.  We must trust in his purpose for us.  Our purpose is to spread love to one another.  Love those struggling with mental illness, by showing them how much you care.  Show them that they matter to you.  These are people who you loved before they got sick, so please love them now in their darkened times.  They are the same person they were before.  They are just sick with an illness that affects their brain.

You can help these people greatly by helping them help themselves.  Offer them the resources they need to restore and rebuild their lives. 

I have authored 7 inspirational books on mental health recovery.  These books empower the reader by offering hope, inspiration, encouragement, insight, and tips on how to cope.  I myself was one who dealt with a tremendous amount of internal pain.  But I survived.  Use my life as an example and a model on which you can help others. 

My Mental Madness Memoir is a powerful book that dives deep into the depressed, manic, borderline, delusional, and psychotic mind.  It is a painful story, but also one that shows how I beat all the given odds my finding the courage, strength, faith, hope, and love to overcome it all.

The How to Survive Series includes: How to Survive Depression, How to Survive Bipolar Disorder, How to Survive Schizophrenia, How to Survive Anxiety, How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder, and How to Survive PTSD.

These are the perfect gifts to give to someone whom you are blessed to have part of your life.  Show your gratitude and appreciation for them by giving them the gift of hope and love.  Show them how much them mean to you and how much you support them during their struggle.

You can find all my books on Amazon in eBook, paperback, and audiobook.

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HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS #1 on Inspirational Mental Illness Recovery Books!

Friends and book fans, I am thrilled to be able to announce the first of several Amazon giveaways that will be happening in the weeks before the holiday begins!  To me the holiday begins the day following Halloween!

My Mental Madness Memoir is a powerful true story that takes the reader deep into the depressed/manic/borderline/delusional/psychotic mind!  Truly unique and one-of-a-kind!  A must read for all!


The How to Survive Series consists of empowering self help books that offer hope, inspiration, encouragement, insight, and tips on how to cope effectively.

How to Survive Depression

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia

How to Survive Anxiety

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

How to Survive PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)

Enter as many as you wish!  Didn't win?   Buy yourself or someone you love a copy!  Or give one as a gift to a loved one!

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Happy Reading to all!  Hope these books will benefit you as they have benefited hundreds of people so far!

MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR (RECENT REVIEW)

Recent review of MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR...
"Not just for professionals, carers & those whose suffer with Mental Health Issues!
ByAnnie Pon 9 October 2018
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I have just read this amazing true account of a most remarkable lady who has come out the other side after going through some horrendous experiences. The author describes exactly what it is like to suffer. I admire her bravery very much. Anyone who is interested in The Human Psyche will enjoy this book & learn much at the same time. It gives both professionals & carers insight & understanding...very much needed when a fellow being suffers so greatly. It is also helpful for people who experience M/H Issues themselves, however, could be very triggering for some. I would therefore recommend to read when you are stable. I feel humbled & still blown away by this woman's courage. One to be re-read many times over. I wont be giving this one away! Well worth your own copy!"

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RESPECT AND MENTAL ILLNESS

To me, respect is when one values, acknowledges, and appreciates another person simply for them being a human being, a life in this world.  Respect is a societal and moral standard in which a person is admired and esteemed for simply existing in on this Earth, rather than by the choices the person makes or the lifestyle they live.  It is a form of unconditional love in which everyone is entitled to receive.

But in my opinion the mentally ill population are not receiving the respect that they deserve and are entitled to.  They are often looked down upon by many people due to the severe and utterly ridiculous stigma that has been bestowed upon them unjustifiably.  The stigma originated due to ignorance, that was then spread through gossip, and ultimately resulted in the worldwide understanding that mentally ill people are “dangerous, stupid, lazy, and lacking” individuals who are choose not to work, because they want to “sponge off the government”.  Some even believe that the mentally ill actually choose not to be normal, and they choose not to help themselves.

In all reality, the victims of mental illness do not choose their mental illnesses.  They do not choose to be depressed, manic, psychotic, whatever…  They do not choose to hurt so much emotionally and feel so much inner turmoil, that they feel suicide is the only answer.  They do not choose to be ridiculed, judged, and misunderstood by the unapproving general public.  The question being, “would you choose that?”

We are individuals who want to be happy and want to be productive members of society.  We are people who wish they were never inflicted with illnesses that are so misinterpreted and unwelcomed in our community.

We have “invisible illnesses”, unlike those who use walkers, canes, or wheelchairs.  Our illnesses are just as real as others who suffer cancer and heart disease.  Our illnesses are illnesses in which our brains are misfiring due to chemical imbalances.  And yes, they can be terminal just like other illnesses.  The risk of suicide greatly increases when one suffers from a mental illness.  But no, we are not dangerous, evil, or possessed.  No, we are not worthless, we are not charity cases, we are not unhuman.

We need to hope for more research to be completed on mental illness, but in the meantime, we can all stop this horrible stigma by educating those around us.  We need to all have respect for each other’s differences, and respect for the victims of mental illness who suffer in silence because of fear of judgement.

We have disabilities too.  And they are just as real as other disabilities.  Show a little respect and reach out to those who are mentally ill.  Help them as you would help someone suffering from a terminal disease.  The stigma is causing mentally ill people not to seek treatment and to commit the ultimate act of suicide, because that is the only answer they feel is probable.  People often feel undignified, weak, and unworthy when and if they seek treatment.  We can change that.  We can make a huge difference in this world.  One step at a time.

And a message for those suffering from symptoms of mental illness:  Have enough self-respect to reach out and get help for yourself.   You are worth it!  You have value and purpose.  Not everybody will understand what you are going through, but that’s ok.  Love yourself enough to help yourself by seeking the treatment you feel in your heart that you need.  Do not be ashamed.  Life is worth it and you are worth it!

Written by Stephanie Anne Allen, author of:

• My Mental Madness Memoir
• How to Survive Depression
• How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
• How to Survive Schizophrenia
• How to Survive Anxiety
• How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
• How to Survive PTSD

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My Mental Madness Memoir

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How to Survive Bipolar Disorder

How to Survive Schizophrenia

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How to Survive PTSD

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FREE MENTAL HEALTH AUDIOBOOK Samples! Listen now!

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I would love for you to listen to audio samples of ALL 6 of my mental health books.  Listen now.  It's totally FREE.  If you like what you hear, you can purchase an ebook, paperback, or audiobook if you wish.

MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR
This is the shocking, chilling, intriguing true story of my struggles with mental illness.  It's about insanity in the first degree and perseverence at it's very best!
https://www.audible.com/pd/B078S9XXR4/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-104606&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_104606_rh_us

HOW TO SURVIVE DEPRESSION
It is a powerful self help book that offers insight & inspiration into depression.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07B3T49R5/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-109432&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_109432_rh_us

HOW TO SURVIVE BIPOLAR DISORDER
It is a powerful self help book that offers insight & inspiration into bipolar disorder.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07CHYK3ZD/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-114086&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_114086_rh_us

HOW TO SURVIVE SCHIZOPHRENIA
It is a powerful self help book that offers insight & inspiration into schizophrenia
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07D91RWKV/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-117033&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_117033_rh_us

HOW TO SURVIVE ANXIETY
It is a powerful self help book that offers insight & inspiration into anxiety.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07DRQLJRW/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-119231&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_119231_rh_us

HOW TO SURVIVE BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD)
It is a powerful self help book that offers insight & inspiration into BPD.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07FYW2K37/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-123381&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_123381_rh_us

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GIVEAWAYS ON ALL 6 OF MY BOOKS!

Friends,
I would like to announce that I have posted 6 new giveaways!  One for each of the following books:

1. My Mental Madness Memoir
2. How to Survive Depression
3. How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
4. How to Survive Schizophrenia
5. How to Survive Anxiety
6. How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

My Mental Madness Memoir GIVEAWAY

How to Survive Depression GIVEAWAY

How to Survive Bipolar Disorder GIVEAWAY

How to Survive Schizophrenia GIVEAWAY

How to Survive Anxiety GIVEAWAY!

How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) GIVEAWAY!

You may enter one, two, three, or all 6 of them!  Good luck friends!  And please feel free to forward this link (www.stephanieanneallen.blogspot.com) to all your friends, so that they too may have a chance to win a free ebook or two or three or six, instantly!

Wishing for a paperback or audiobook copy?  Or didn't win the giveaways and want an ebook?  Please visit my author's page.  Stephanie Anne Allen's Author Page!

Narrator's Review on Stephanie's Books!

"Narrator’s Note
Awesome readers!

I have been honored to narrate many of Stephanie’s amazing books and can I just tell you that I think she is incredible!

I honestly love that she not only has the professional background in psychology but also has personal experience and shares it all with us.

Everyone knows someone or has themselves experienced mental illness and we know how devastating it can be to one’s life.  How amazing that someone like Stephanie can come along and offer her valuable expertise and experience to help us through it!

Please take her advice – you are never a “lost cause”.  You are a powerful person and you just need to unlock your inner beast and overcome those obstacles.  Don’t let the illness win.  You are stronger than that.

I know in my own struggles with mental health issues I spent far too long in a dark place feeling powerful and feeling sorry for myself, so I can tell you firsthand don’t succumb to that.  It only brings misery to you and everyone you love and care for.  Find the courage from within, from others (such as the amazing author), battle your demons, and fight the good fight.

I KNOW YOU CAN WIN!

As always, if you liked this book, be sure to rate it so that we can spread the word to others who can overcome their obstacles and find peace as well!

Party on peeps!

Holly Holt"

Books are available in ebook, paperback, & audiobook.

Gets yours today!
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GIVEAWAYS on all books in How to Survive Series

Hello Friends!  I have the pleasure of announcing the giveaways that have just been posted on all 3 books in The How to Survive Series!

• How to Survive Depression
• How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
• How to Survive Schizophrenia

Enter now for a chance to win a FREE eBook copy!  Giveaways end within a week depending on when winners are selected...

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/4500987e5238de39

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/ae279c5d19afe95e

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/b7d4fac273e1b824

All books, including My Mental Madness Memoir, are available in kindle, eBook, paperback, & audiobook versions.  Get yours today!  www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie