Judy Feder suffered her first attack of severe mania twenty-six years ago. As a young woman recovering from a career crisis she suddenly and inexplicably became over-energized. She began sleeping less, making grand plans, and buying cars and clothes with money she didn't have. Diagnosed with manic depression, she would refuse to take medication in order to maintain this addictive high. And finally, acting in what she thought was obedience to God's direct order, she laid in the path of oncoming traffic on an Interstate ...
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Judy Feder suffered her first attack of severe mania twenty-six years ago. As a young woman recovering from a career crisis she suddenly and inexplicably became over-energized. She began sleeping less, making grand plans, and buying cars and clothes with money she didn't have. Diagnosed with manic depression, she would refuse to take medication in order to maintain this addictive high. And finally, acting in what she thought was obedience to God's direct order, she laid in the path of oncoming traffic on an Interstate expressway.This is the story of one woman's journey to recover. It is a true story of despair and survival more riveting than fiction. Learn what mania is really all about, and the daily war that must be waged to contain it. And meet a woman of extraordinary courage, humor, and grace.
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