Gently Dented: Inside the Mind of a Bipolar Schizophrenic

Serious in part, yet at times humorous, Gently Dented chronicles what it is like living with a severe mental disorder. Each chapter explores the various trials of living with an abnormal mind. With absolute truth and conviction, Meaghan Hilary attempts to meet, head on, the challenges of describing the personal and social experiences of being a bipolar schizophrenic. Though our collective perceptions of mental health problems are steadily becoming more progressive, there is still a significant stigma associated with those who are mentally ill. Stories such as Meaghan Hilary's can enlighten minds and bring greater acceptance and empathy to the world. Gently Dented is Meaghan Hilary's written account of living with hallucinations, paranoia, grand delusions, mixed episodes, mania, and depression. It is a peek into the mind of a bipolar schizophrenic.