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I Was Misdiagnosed for 20 Years: The Deadly Mistake That Almost Killed Me (Bipolar Disorder)
In this video, we dive into Marya Hornbacher's harrowing memoir *Madness: A Bipolar Life*. Marya's story is a raw, unflinching look at how her bipolar disorder was misdiagnosed as depression for decades, leading to a catastrophic spiral of addiction, self-harm, and a psychotic break where she believed she was God. We explore the shocking truth: antidepressants like Prozac can trigger violent mania in bipolar patients, and how the medical system failed her. You'll learn the critical signs of bipolar disorder, why early diagnosis is life-saving, and how Marya rebuilt her life after losing her memory to electroshock therapy. This isn't just a story of madness—it's a survival guide for anyone affected by this misunderstood illness.
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