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About the Author

Michael embarked on a transformative journey when he began to grapple with bipolar disorder and depression in his late twenties. Initially, he brushed aside these feelings, unsure of what they truly meant. However, it wasn't until he faced a life-threatening health scare and an extended hospitalization that he recognized the intertwined relationship between his physical and mental health.
In 2009, he decided to confront his deteriorating mental well-being head-on. Seeking professional help, he underwent various treatment regimens, consulting with psychiatric experts and counselors. As the years unfolded, he couldn't shake the feeling that something crucial was missing from his treatment plan. The prescribed medications seemed to address the surface symptoms, but the underlying issues remained untouched. It felt as if the solution was to add more pills to the mix, rather than digging deeper into the root causes.
Dealing with a complex web of mental health challenges including PTSD, Clinical Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Bipolar 2, and Male Irritable Syndrome, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Amid the global pandemic and lockdown, he embarked on a journey of self-study and research into mental health. Through online courses and relentless determination, he started to identify and address his own symptoms.
This dedication led him to become a state Certified Peer Counselor in Washington, where he could leverage his lived experiences to assist others on their own paths to recovery.
Shortly after achieving this certification, he initiated a daily journal of inspiration and hope, flavored with the unique insights and humor that come from facing mental health challenges head-on. Every day, he shared these posts on social media, providing advice and humor while fostering hope for those who faced similar struggles.
"Carpe Diem Scroto" is the culmination of these daily posts and much more. Through a distinctive journaling style, daily affirmations, and a positive perspective on meeting each day, this book offers a unique tool for readers to navigate their daily lives. It's Michael's hope that this work will serve as a companion for readers, encouraging retrospection and sparking the healing process on their own journeys.

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