Dog Training: A Bipolar Memoir

By Jane Francis

It's estimated that 4.4 percent of adults in America will experience bipolar disorder but a correct diagnosis can take years to attain. Three generations of my family have been affected by the condition, not only those who have the disorder, but our loved ones as well. This story charts the maze of symptoms and misdiagnosis I underwent as a young competitive, ambitious woman and how living and working with dogs ultimately brought me the strength, stability and joy to accept the condition within myself, start to heal and finally sweep aside the stigma that often accompanies a bipolar diagnosis. The book is not only a journey through the struggles one might encounter when negotiating mental health challenges, but also a testimony to the power that animals we live with can bring to us.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1945962674
• ISBN13: 9781945962677
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Lisa Hagan Books
• Length: 342 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.2" x 0.8" x 5.3"