Colori, Steve
Experiencing and Overcoming Schizoaffective Disorder: A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9781512144369
- author:
- Colori, Steve
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, People with Disabilities, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Steve Colori shares his personal story of facing and overcoming schizoaffective disorder in this powerful memoir. He offers a candid account of his experiences with symptoms such as hallucinations, paranoia, OCD, suicidal thoughts, bipolar disorder, mania, insomnia, family issues, and social dysfunction. Colori explains how he worked through these symptoms using various therapies, including talk therapy, journaling, and exposure therapy, which ultimately enabled him to advance beyond recovery. He also shares his insights on the importance of medication in managing the condition. As a Peer Specialist at McLean Hospital, Colori brings valuable expertise to his work, teaching medical staff and resident doctors about improving care for individuals with schizoaffective disorder.