A: “I was an abused teacher, tormented with night terrors. I escaped to a lonely motel where Police incarcerated me into a psychiatric ward.  After my release I wrote Me and Her: [...]]]> Positive psychology website, Chan6es  published a BLOG on ME & HIM: A Guide to Recovery.

Q: How did I empower myself to Change?

A: “I was an abused teacher, tormented with night terrors. I escaped to a lonely motel where Police incarcerated me into a psychiatric ward.  After my release I wrote
Me and Her: A Memoir of Madness, which is about two emerging personas.
ME ─ wife, mother, writer and teacher and

HER ─ manic, psychic, healer to the living and telepathic to the dead.

“The sequel, Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery, is a self-help book, revealing shocking new discoveries on how my mental illness adversely affected my husband and Carer, Steve.

“Me and Her is about my experiences into and out of mental illness.

Me and Him is a raw and honest account of how mental illness affects the individual and their family.

It contains a wellness plan to help you to live your happiest, healthiest life in stressful times.

“If I can recover from post-traumatic stress disorder AND bipolar disorder, think of what YOU can change in your life through using my strategies of wellness ” Karen Tyrrell

Read the first #15 pages of ME & HIM here.

Watch: You tube video From MADNESS to Recovery: My Bipolar Story

Go to Chan6es website to read the FULL story. Click HERE

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In 2012,  writer Beryl Belsky posted my blog How to Write with Passion about my prequel [...]]]> Guest blogging from war-torn Israel!

Writers Drawer website  based in Israel requested I share Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery, my self-help memoir of HOPE and empowerment. Writers Drawer presents creative writing tips, book reviews and book promotions.

In 2012,  writer Beryl Belsky posted my blog How to Write with Passion about my prequel Me and Her: A Memoir of Madness.  

Here’s a snippet from my latest blog…

‘My name’s Karen Tyrrell: survivor of parent-teacher abuse, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.  I created Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery , two books in one…

Part 1: 30 chapters sharing pro-active steps to maintain daily happiness by stressing less, sleeping better, overcoming anxiety, beating depression. AND how to develop your own personal wellness plan.

Part 2: is dramatic memoir revealing shocking disclosures from Steve, the carer’s perspective.

What secrets did Steve finally divulge six years on?

What impact did those revelations have on my marriage AND recovery?

Statistics for mental illness are staggering.

Around half of us will experience a mental illness at some stage of our life…
In these stressful times we live, we ALL need a daily wellness plan to keep ourselves happy, healthy and mentally balanced.

Me and Him will provide you with a pro-active tool kit to live the best life you can.

My Challenge: If I, Karen Tyrrell can recover from long term harassment and bullying, post-traumatic stress disorder AND bipolar disorder …Think of what YOU can achieve in your life!

I urge you to buy ME & HIM for yourself or for someone you love. Click HERE

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5% of the sales of ME & HIM will go directly to Black Dog Institute for research into suicide [...]]]> Living is So BIG, an international suicide prevention website published ‘From MADNESS to Recovery’ the story behind my tell-all memoir ME & HER: A Memoir Of Madness and self-help book ME & HIM:A Guide to Recovery.

5% of the sales of ME & HIM will go directly to Black Dog Institute for research into suicide prevention and depression.

I, Karen Tyrrell have come so far from a bullied stressed-out teacher, screaming out with night terrors.

I became manic and psychotic, escaping to a lonely motel. Police discovered me, incarcerating me into a frightening psychiatric ward.

I’m so proud to be a mental health advocate able to help others on their journey to RECOVERY.

How did Living is So BIG  kick-start?

Living is So BIG project began after Christopher Agudo tried to commit suicide. His Mum, Illiana and his Dad, Jesus pleaded for the world to offer reasons and inspiration for their son to live.

The Living is So BIG team now goes into schools, universities and businesses teaching life appreciation and suicide prevention. They’re seeking inspirational stories that will motivate others to LIVE a happy, fulfilling life.
LISB published ‘From MADNESS to Recovery’ on their website…Here’s a snippet.

“My name is Karen Tyrrell, Australian survivor of mental illness.
When I was a teacher, parents at my school harassed me every day until I could take no more. I screamed out with night terrors and became Manic. Police incarcerated me into a psychiatric hospital.
I wrote ME & HER: A Memoir Of Madness and ME & HIM:A Guide to Recovery, sharing my recovery and wellness tips…”

Please go to  My story on Living is So Big

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How to Prevent Suicide

1.    If you’re struggling, feeling desperate, needing someone to talk to, reach out to a friend, contact a counselor, doctor or online help-line straight away. There’s help available 24/7.

2.    Watch out for these WARNING signs …

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself,
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
• Sleeping too little or too much.

3.    Get a diagnosis and treatment for what you’re feeling!!

4.    Create a pro-active wellness plan including daily exercise, positive self-talk and a strong support network.

5.    Buy a copy of ME & HIM: A Guide to Recovery proudly  supporting Black Dog Institute for research into suicide and depression prevention. 5%  will go directly to Black Dog Institute. Please SHARE with your friends.

READ #15 pages ME & HIM : A Guide to Recovery here.

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When I became mentally ill, she sat with me, NEVER leaving my side.

Sick as I was, I felt her LOVE. Gloria overcame many obstacles in her life: rheumatic fever as a baby, injuries from a childhood [...]]]> I’m celebrating the life of my dearest Mum, Gloria June Cox: survivor, battler and giver of self-less LOVE.

When I became mentally ill, she sat with me, NEVER leaving my side.

Sick as I was, I felt her LOVE.
Gloria overcame many obstacles in her life: rheumatic fever as a baby, injuries from a childhood taxi accident, two heart operations and colon cancer. In 1998, Gloria survived a traumatic car accident in Mackay.

Gloria embraced life, showing a zest for whatever she did.

She loved to cook, sew, listen to music and care for her family. Between 1975-81, Gloria worked at Burwood Post Office sorting mail and as a cleansing technician.

Mum traveled the globe, exploring USA, Europe, Asia and UK. Her highlight was cruising on the QE2 liner from New York to London.

Gloria June Cox will be remembered as the beloved wife to Aubrey, adored mother to me: Karen, and to my sisters Marilyn, Cherie and Debbie.

Aaron, Alana, Laurinda, Scott, Shaun, Ryan and Melissa treasured Gloria as their grandmother. Tasmin, Joshua, Alex and Audrey cherished her as their great-grandmother.

Last week, Mum sadly passed away in her sleep at Fairfield hospital, Sydney.

Mum showed her inner strength, as a survivor to the very end. Gloria will be remembered as the HEART of the family, the chief organizer.

The giver of LOVE, encouragement  and most importantly, her time.

On a personal note…

Mum was proud of my stand as a mental health advocate and author, telling everyone about my books: ME & HER: A Memoir of Madness and ME & HIM: A Guide to Recovery.

Mum inspired me to do better, reach higher and to help others.

I will NEVER forget my Mum.

She’ll stay forever in my memory and in my heart, walking beside me every day.

I’ll dedicate my next mental health book to her loving memory.

I invite you to share your thoughts and memories on Gloria or your own Mum, by leaving a comment below.

Many thanks.

My recovery and resilience tool kit empowers YOU with coping skills for Bipolar Disorder, stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks and MORE.

I’m thrilled, in total gratitude for their overwhelming endorsement of my [...]]]> Major Mental Health organizations, leaders and advocates are embracing Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery with loving arms.

My recovery and resilience tool kit empowers YOU with coping skills for Bipolar Disorder, stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks and MORE.

I’m thrilled, in total gratitude for their overwhelming endorsement of my self-help manual as a healing tool and guide to wellness…

Richard Nelson, CEO of Queensland Alliance of Mental Health…

Richard spoke at my Brisbane  book launch, sharing his views on recovery using ME & HIM as an example.

He invited me and Steve, my Carer husband to relate our personal Recovery experiences to the newly formed Mental Health commission.

‘Me & HIM: A Guide to Recovery is a practical framework of experience wrapped around an inspirational story of struggle and success.’

Terry Kirkpatrick, manager of Mental Health Association Australia

Terry reviewed ME & HIM, lending MHAA Resource page to my mental health manual …

‘Karen Tyrell has survived and recovered from severe mental illness. In Me & Him: A Guide To Recovery Karen bravely discloses her journey of recovery from the highs of mania and the despair of psychosis.

She shares her insight about wellness and lifestyle skills that will help others suffering from episodes of mental illness as well as their carers.

Karen’s book describes the important role of her husband, Steve, as her carer and supporter and includes his perspective and influence not only on her recovery but also on maintaining her mental health stability following her recovery.
We can all benefit from Karen’s insights into the wellness skills that promote good mental health.’

Daniel G Taylor, Reviewer for MC Reviews, mental health activist shared his appraisal on Amazon …
‘Follow her advice and you will reduce the number of relapses you have – if you have any at all.’

Gabrielle Blackman-Sheppard, UK mental health advocate, author of Bi-Polar Girl says…
‘A gripping memoir helping bipolar sufferers recover by seeing themselves from all sides of their challenging condition.’

Art Antonius, mental health advocate, shares Me and Him’s wellness tools with his face-face recovery group.

5% sales go to Black Dog Institute, leaders of research into treatment of suicide,  depression and mood disorders .

I proudly display their Black Dog LOGO on my back cover.

On Amazon, Me and Him is listed in Psychology & Counselling > Mental Illness category. Readers have submitted #8 customer reviews, rating Me and Him with 5 Stars.  READ the reviews HERE

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She requested I share my tell-all story behind my two MAD memoirs and my recovery from parent-teacher harassment and Bipolar Disorder.

Thanks Julieanne (mother of five, Irish Author of urban fantasy novels as J.A. Lynch) [...]]]> GOTHIC Author Julieanne Lynch LOVES Me & Her: A Memoir of Madness and Me & Him: A Guide to Recovery.

She requested I share my tell-all story behind my two MAD memoirs and my recovery from parent-teacher harassment and Bipolar Disorder.

Thanks Julieanne (mother of five, Irish Author of urban fantasy novels as J.A. Lynch) spoke generously about my memoirs.

‘I recently had the privilege of reading Karen’s first book- Me & Her: A Memoir of Madness, and I was simply captivated by the sheer honesty and heart wrenching story.

I connected with Karen and her plight in more ways than one, and felt a sense of relief after I closed the book cover.
This memoir is a MUST read for anyone out there who suffers daily at the hands of mental illness. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.’

My personal disclosures  on Julieanne’s website…

“My name’s Karen Tyrrell, survivor of parent-teacher abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder. Parents of one of my school students inflicted psychological, written and verbal abuse until I could take no more.

Each night I screamed out with night terrors, traumatising my family.

I escaped to a lonely motel where police discovered me, incarcerating me into the frightening world of the psychiatric system. I wrote  Me and Her: A Memoir of Madness to make sense of what was happening to me …
ME ─ wife, mother, writer and teacher.
HER ─ manic, psychic, healer to the living, telepathic to the dead, and SHE’s very psychotic.

In the sequel, Me and Him: A Guide to RecoveryI reveal shock discoveries casting my first memoir in a new light.

I highlight the crucial role my husband, Steve played as carer in my recovery.
What did Steve finally divulge six years on?
What impact did those revelations have on my marriage and recovery?

To read the FULL story, Click HERE

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ME & HIM: A Guide to Recovery shares HOW I recovered from parent-teacher harassment, enforcement into a psychiatric ward by police, Bipolar Disorder and Post traumatic stress disorder.

ME & HIM: A Guide to Recovery shares HOW I recovered from parent-teacher harassment, the trauma of being incarcerated into a psychiatric ward by police, Bipolar Disorder and Post traumatic stress disorder.

I reveal my husband’s role as carer and the [...]]]> Wanna *WIN* a FREE book that will empower you to live your HAPPIEST life?

ME & HIM: A Guide to Recovery shares HOW I recovered from parent-teacher harassment, the trauma of being incarcerated into a psychiatric ward by police, Bipolar Disorder and Post traumatic stress disorder.

I reveal my husband’s role as carer and the secrets he disclosed six years on.

What impact did those revelations have on my marriage and recovery?

Part 1: A mental health self-help manual sharing resilience and coping skills for everyone.

Part 2:  New startling memoir sections from the Carer’s point of view.

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 Register for the Giveaway: ENTER TO WIN  .… CLICK HERE

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“Karen Tyrrell, teacher shares her struggle with parent harassment until she went MAD. Police incarcerate her into a frightening psychiatric ward. READ: Me and Her: A Memoir of Madness.

ME: wife, mother, writer and teacher HER: manic, Psychic, healer to the [...]]]> SQUEE! I created my first You Tube book trailer! 
Check out the blurb…

“Karen Tyrrell, teacher shares her struggle with parent harassment until she went MAD.
Police incarcerate her into a frightening psychiatric ward.
READ: Me and Her: A Memoir of Madness.

ME: wife, mother, writer and teacher
HER: manic, Psychic, healer to the living, telepathic to the dead, and she ‘s very Psychotic.

How did Karen claw her way back from Insanity?
How did she reclaim her life?

Karen wrote her self-help manual, Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery

What shock discoveries did her carer-husband reveal six years on?

Please watch my Book Trailer…

From MADNESS to Recovery: My Bipolar Story

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Have you ever felt faint …shaky… sweaty…choking … or suffered from an upset stomach?

I, Karen Tyrrell, teacher recovered from post-traumatic stress disorder after parents at my school terrorized me until I [...]]]> Have you ever worried with unrelenting Fear and Distress?
Has your heart pounded fast in your chest? So you couldn’t breathe?

Have you ever felt faint …shaky… sweaty…choking … or suffered from an upset stomach?

My Story

I, Karen Tyrrell, teacher recovered from post-traumatic stress disorder after parents at my school terrorized me until I could take no more. I experienced screaming night terrors, panic attacks and insomnia.

In Me and Her: A Memoir of Madness, I share my journey into mental illness and out through the other side into Recovery.
I overcame uncontrollable nerve wracking anxiety by empowering myself with pro-active coping skills.

I share my strategies in my self-help manual: Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery.

Crippling anxiety is our BIGGEST mental health problem in our ever increasing stressful lives.

Mental illness is growing in epidemic proportions. 50 % adult population will suffer from a mental illness at some time in their lives.

HOW to Beat Anxiety

1.    Develop a pro-active wellness plan with a wide range of coping skills

2.    Take anxiety medication such as Effexor. See your doctor.

3.      Change your negative thoughts into positive ones. Read ME & HIM  to learn HOW.

4.    Seek a psychologist for talk therapy

5.    Visualize yourself coping and feeling calm and positive

6.    Take slow deep breaths to calm yourself.  Learn HOW to Meditate.

7.    Exercise every day. Embrace yoga and tai chi.

8.    Mindfulness … Live in the NOW. Engage in all your five senses

How can Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery empower you to live your HAPPIEST Life?

I share my detailed toolkit for wellness and resilience: HOW to beat anxiety and depression, HOW to de-mystify Meditation, HOW to overcome panic attacks, HOW to stress-less, HOW to STOP insomnia, HOW to find your happiness and MUCH MORE.

Major mental health organizations endorse and support my mental health books.

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