Despair to Joy

Bipolar disorder held Ann in its strong grip for twenty-five years. She was regularly plunged from mountainous mania to deep, dark valleys. Suicide attempts and mental hospital stays were often followed by happy times with family and friends; although excess was often a problem. Persistent prayers of her own and others finally led her to a Christian psychiatrist. Her beloved Dr. John prescribed appropriate medication, and fine-tuned the dosage to achieve balanced moods. All the while, he worked