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In Slip-Resistant Socks, Bryce Hostetler lays bare his experience with bipolar disorder. His onset occurs suddenly in his sophomore year of college, sparking unending cycles of fervent mania and crippling depression. It leads to the loss of multiple romantic relationships and friendships, makes school and work a constant struggle, and causes him to wrestle with his religion for its stigmatization of mental illnesses. Bryce questions the countless medications and therapies that are thrown at him, and he is candid about his suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. In this deeply personal, intimate account, he is truthful about the highs and lows of the disorder. What emerges is a raw and inspiring chronicle of the inside world of a young man who is struggling with a debilitating mental health condition while harboring the hope for a better tomorrow. More than a memoir, Slip-Resistant Socks contains a poignant message about the mental health stigma in modern America. It is an important read, not only for those grappling with bipolar disorder, but also for those seeking to gain a greater understanding of a commonly misunderstood condition.

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People just don't understand that you can't 'suck it up' for something like bipolar disorder, so this [book] could be a really useful tool for someone else struggling. --Mason Qualls, MD, MPH, Resident Psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School/VA Boston Healthcare System Hostetler's memoir educates readers and offers them valuable insight into the world of mood and personality disorders. It speaks to our shared humanity . . . while illustrating how people with these disorders are seen in a world that is ableist, classist, and often discriminatory in a number of ways. --Independent Book Review A powerful, vulnerable, and revelatory memoir. The seemingly unfiltered narration of this book is what makes it so compelling; the author is brutally honest about his experiences, but expresses thoughts and memories in remarkable detail. Hostetler makes it possible for the average reader to get a better grasp of this affliction's complexity and unpredictability. Slip-Resistant Socks is a transparent, sensitive, and well-executed tale of one man's journey, and the visceral impact it can have for any reader is undeniable. --Self-Publishing Review Slip-Resistant Socks: My Journey with Bipolar Disorder is a compelling memoir that unmasks the mysteries of this often misunderstood illness. --San Francisco Book Review [Bryce's] writing style is smart, spirited, and acutely observant . . .. --Kirkus Reviews

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