Stella Furlong knows what it feels like to be labeled bipolar and
sectioned. In a chain of events that did not happen overnight, she
was first sectioned while in her twenties, and then several times
after. As a result, she oftentimes quietly wondered, Why me?
In an inspiring, informative memoir, Stella leads others through
her journey from poverty and insanity while growing up in post-war
Britain to eventually pursuing an education and ripening into a cocky,
funny, and happy woman. After describing in harrowing detail how
she was sectioned under the Mental Health Act several times, she
reveals how a lifeline in later life prompted a transformation, fresh
hope, and a new way of viewing life. Included are practical tips for
those battling mental health challenges, a critique of medication,
and details about the importance of diet, exercise, a social life,
education, meditation, and lifelong learning. Throughout her story,
Stella provides living proof that it is possible to break down stigmas
to attain a better quality of life.
Why Me? is the true story of one woman's personal experiences as
life led her from a dysfunctional childhood into the challenges of mental
illness and ultimately to embracing an incredible transformation.
