Dr. Happy, Tim Sharp of The Happiness Institute invited me to write a guest article for his eNewsletter, which draws over 12,000 subscribers. YES 12K !
He wanted to know how I survived the bad times of Bipolar Mania and found my true Happiness.
I was in rapturous euphoria, over receiving his invitation.
The Happiness Institute is a Sydney based Psychology network, offering practical tips and strategies on how to find more Happiness in our stressful lives.
This morning I read with delight my Published article in the Monday Morning Tip.
Dr. Happy described ME AND HER:a Memoir of Madness as ‘a personal and inspiring story of overcoming adversity.’
Please enjoy … How I found my Happiness
“I’ve Recovered from severe bouts of Bipolar Mania after spending several months in a psychiatric hospital.I survived those bad days by taking up writing, scribbling down what was happening to me, trying to make sense of the intense confusion I felt. Writing became a necessary compulsion to express myself, to get in touch with my emotions.
I found a psychologist whom I learned to trust and he encouraged me to off-load my anxieties and worries and express my innermost emotions. With his help, I discovered what triggered my episodes and I learned to avoid those triggers. He taught me coping skills including visualization techniques to enable me to ward off future episodes. Self-knowledge and self-awareness armed me with defensive weapons, fighting against the chances of future outbreaks of Bipolar.
I’m proud to say I’ve recovered now and I’m completely stable. Each day I maintain a healthy lifestyle by walking briskly, eating a healthy diet, minimizing stress and taking time out to relax. I make sure I keep a calm night routine to receive my full quota of restful sleep.
Today I have found my true Happiness, living a well-balanced life. Writing is my passion and my creative outlet, a way to share my Recovery story with others. My doctor tells his patients about my victory over Bipolar Disorder to offer Hope.
ME AND HER: a Memoir of Madness … a memoir of Hope.“
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How do you find your Bliss?
Me?
I really needed this affirmation today as I continue striving towards my Writer’s Nirvana …
I have only one wish …
To nail a Publishing Contract. This will make my spirits truly soar.
Congratulations Karen, for scoring this incredible opportunity! How did you manage that? I hope more opportunities present themselves to you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Max. Dr Happy “found” me via Linked-in and offered this amazing opportunity. Karen :))
Congratulations Karen, that’s awesome exposure for you.
Hi Jeanie, Its hard to grasp that Twelve thousand subscribers received Dr Happy’s eNewsletter today! And my story was on it! Just hope a Publisher was amongst those 12K … Karen :))
Wow, Karen! That is a wonderful opportunity! Congratulations!
Thanks so much Becky for your congrats and your ‘WOW’ support … Karen :))
A wonderful opportunity to share your story with a wide readership, Karen. Congratulations! Joanna :))
Thanks Joanna, its an amazing chance to get in touch with new Readers to my memoir and new Subscribers to my newsletter. Karen :))
Congrats, Karen! I will check out the website and subscribe. It won’t be long now before a publisher comes knocking 🙂
Thanks Carol, I hoping this exposure will make all the difference. Carol, you’ll love The Happiness Institute’s newsletter with lots of Happy Tips. Karen :))