Download or read book Out of the Darkness and Into the Light - My Personal Struggle with Schizoaffective Disorder and How the Illness Brought Me Closer to God written by Lora Bell and published by Lora Bell. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the Darkness and Into the Light provides an intimate look into thestruggles of a young Christian mother in dealing with schizoaffectivedisorder. This telling and personal autobiography is a testament to thepower of faith and reaches out to all individuals who live with mentalillness, assuring them they are not alone and that God will not forsakethem. Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness characterized byepisodes of hallucinations and mood swings. The author, Lora Bell, has dedicated a year of her life to sharing her special story about howher acceptance of God has blessed her and changed her life forever.The reader gets a glimpse of what life is like for Lora, living withthis illness, and the many obstacles she and her family face. Loradetails her life through three pregnancies and severe postpartumdepression after the birth of her second child. With God's help, Lorahas painstakingly worked through major difficulties, independentlystudied schizoaffective disorder and survived experiences in and outof the hospital. You will learn about schizoaffective disorder, its earlysigns and symptoms and treatment options, all of which will assist inpersevering mental illness or in supporting a loved one to overcomethis mystifying illness.