I lost everything. My apartment in downtown NYC. My career as a rising revenue contributor in the SaaS industry.  My body wrecked by chronic/debilitating somatic pain. My ability to build a life beyond living for tomorrow.  

For years I knew something was amiss. Neurologists, physical therapists, pints of bloodwork, homeopaths, healers, therapists, orthopedics. Easily aggravated, agitated, annoyed and anxious. Consistently depressed, unhappy, lacking despite having family, friends, and hobbies. I was desperate. Confusion, frustration, desperation.

And then i had a break. Not the fun kind of break but a mental one. A mental break aka a period  of significant mental distress impairing my ability to function in every day life. 

Bipolar disorder apparently (the type 2 type). AKA bipolar depression

3 hospital trips, 2 outpatient trips, 3 psychiatrists, 2 therapists, and 12 months of ups/downs, I recovered.

 2 years later I was an independent, high performing revenue rep again and met the love of my life.

Recovery isn’t some static thing. It takes work. Even today I meet constantly with my mental health service team: psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed LCSW therapist, and strict medication regiment, and my fiancee.  

My hope is that I can use this website, and my own experience, to provide strategies, direct to resources, and perspective that help those mired in illness, disability, and despair.

Recovery. Going from 0 to 1.

Educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Those suffering should always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance and before making any changes to their health regimen.