My Life with MS, Bipolar and Brain Injury

Name: My Life with MS, Bipolar and Brain Injury
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

My Life with MS, Bipolar and Brain InjuryLiving in the Moment\nAuthor(s): Charlie Bacchus, Marie Beau\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138331235, 978-1138331235\nSynopsis\nThis is the remarkable story of Charlie Bacchus, who was diagnosed with a severe case of viral encephalitis and later with multiple sclerosis and bipolar. This moving, funny, sometimes explicit book charts his life, including recollections of his childhood, the acceptance of his diagnoses and his determination to carry on living to the full.\n\nThis book highlights many themes such as the loss of independence and the challenges of hidden disabilities and visible differences. Although the line between fantasy and reality is not always clear, Charlies loving personality and hypomania allow him to maintain supportive connections and adapt to his situation.\n\nCharlies account provides support for patients who have brain injury and their families. .