
Bipolar General
My Forever War with Mental Illness
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George W. Sarris
Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic, quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for 100,000 Army troops to battle their way to Baghdad in 2003. Only years later would he learn how the pressure of organizing dozens of simultaneous life-or-death missions each day altered the biochemistry of his brain. The Iraq War triggered what military and Veterans Administration psychiatrists ultimately diagnosed as late-onset bipolar disorder, a chemical imbalance that sends sufferers whipsawing between grandiose imaginings and suicidal depressions. His increasing erratic behavior led to his forced resignation as president of the National Defense University and ended his military career.
Bipolar General offers a candid account of Martin's personal journey with undiagnosed mental illness as he rose through the ranks of the United States Army. He discusses why his condition went undiagnosed for so long and explores what can be done both within and outside the armed forces to diagnose and treat mental illness. Bipolar General should be of value to those with mental illness and to the communities of family, friends, and caregivers surrounding them.
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Excellent story telling and breakdown!
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An important biography about mental health
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Gregg highlights several paradoxes. The bright, creative, highly energetic and charismatic over-achiever and the paranoid, irritable, angry and rambling zealot who leaves people perplexed and worried.
The recurrent hypomanic and even manic episodes occurring over years and the medical and mental heath professionals who deemed him perfectly fit for duty. The concerns and questions people had about his behavior, yet the reluctance to bring this to the attention of his family and his superiors.
And eventually being fired from a job and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he opted to not undergo a medical board, nor did his providers push for him to receive inpatient treatment at that time. All so his retirement wouldn’t be delayed. Even though he was in crisis and by all rights would have benefited from inpatient therapy.
More than anything, Gregg’s story is one of hope, grace, and perseverance. He and his family have battled through “bipolar hell” and come through victorious. This book is a must read for anyone struggling with bipolar disorder and anyone who has a loved one struggling with this crafty disease.
Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, MPH
Colonel, U.S. Army Retired
Raw, Riveting, and Remarkable!
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An example of high functioning behavior with bipolar until the illness robes the individual from normal behavior
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Great story
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Say it louder!
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Great story. Not so great narration.
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This book can help save lives
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Anyone with mental health concerns for themselves or family members or friends should read this book. It might just change their life or the life of someone they love—perhaps even save a life.
Great book about mental health
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Important for leaders as well as those suffering from mental illness.
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