Stephanie Anne Allen's Blog
January 25, 2020
Amazing Article on Mental Health
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Stephanie Anne Allen is the author 0f 10 mental health books. One is a memoir & the other 9 are self help.
www.Stephanieanneallen.blogspot.com
Stephanie Anne Allen is the author 0f 10 mental health books. One is a memoir & the other 9 are self help.
Amazing Article on Mental Health
Please see my blog for a touching entry on mental illness and the ability to overcome and thrive...
www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie
Stephanie Anne Allen is the author 0f 10 mental health books. One is a memoir & the other 9 are self help.
www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie
Stephanie Anne Allen is the author 0f 10 mental health books. One is a memoir & the other 9 are self help.
November 7, 2019
Awesome, Stunning, Tell all
Who I am
My name is Stephanie Anne Allen and I am a recovered mental health patient. I suffer from symptoms of schizophrenia as well as, but not limited to, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.
But I do not let my mental health define me. I am so much more. I am a kind, compassionate, empathetic, determined, brave, and courageous individual who just happens to be inflicted with mental illness. I am not my illness. What I have suffered has shaped and molded me into a much better version of myself.
What I do
I am a quickly emerging self-published author. I have written 10 books on mental illness. One of which is an intriguing memoir that is rising the charts. The other 9 are self help books that offer insight inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope.
Here is a list of all my works that have inspired readers worldwide:
• My Mental Madness Memoir
• How to Survive Depression
• How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
• How to Survive Schizophrenia
• How to Survive Anxiety
• How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
• How to Survive PTSD
• How to Survive Schizoaffective Disorder
• How to Survive Eating Disorders
• How to Survive Addiction
www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie
Stephanie Anne Allen
A Troubled Past
I suffered mental illness from a very early and tender age of 14. It presented itself first as clinical depression. I went in and out of hospitals (about one time each year) to receive additional diagnoses. I have been hospitalized over 20 times in my life for mental health issues.
At the hospital, the doctors would quickly put me on medications and release me. So, I would go home, and the symptoms would return, and they seemed to get worse than the previous times.
It was so bad that I ended up being incarcerated. Upon being there, I had no idea where I was. I was living in a world I was completely detached from. I had no basis for any sort of reality.
If you want to know in more detail about my past, please read My Mental Madness Memoir.
How I recovered
My recovery was a long and painful one. Long because it took so many years to find a point where I was stable and wouldn’t relapse. And painful because of all the hurt I endured due to the illness itself and a few mental health professionals who just didn’t seem to really care about those who were mentally ill.
I always maintained a sense of hope. I always told myself that it would get better. I kept the faith in God and in myself. I would never allow myself to quit. I acknowledged that things would get better. It wasn’t the end for me. I had to trust in myself and the mental health professionals that surrounded me.
I am worthy! I have purpose! I have a reason to be alive! I am not ever giving up!
My Message of Hope
Recovery may be extremely difficult, but it’s worth it. Don’t give up. It’s easy for some to say, but for someone like me it’s not, and it should be taken to heart. Life will get better. You may have relapses. But continue to seek treatment. And people may taunt and make fun of you but let them. They have absolutely no idea who you are or what you have been though. You were given your individual life because God has an ultimate plan for you. He is making you stronger for your next mission in life. Trust and Believe.
Stephanie Anne Allen
My name is Stephanie Anne Allen and I am a recovered mental health patient. I suffer from symptoms of schizophrenia as well as, but not limited to, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.
But I do not let my mental health define me. I am so much more. I am a kind, compassionate, empathetic, determined, brave, and courageous individual who just happens to be inflicted with mental illness. I am not my illness. What I have suffered has shaped and molded me into a much better version of myself.
What I do
I am a quickly emerging self-published author. I have written 10 books on mental illness. One of which is an intriguing memoir that is rising the charts. The other 9 are self help books that offer insight inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope.
Here is a list of all my works that have inspired readers worldwide:
• My Mental Madness Memoir
• How to Survive Depression
• How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
• How to Survive Schizophrenia
• How to Survive Anxiety
• How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
• How to Survive PTSD
• How to Survive Schizoaffective Disorder
• How to Survive Eating Disorders
• How to Survive Addiction
www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie
Stephanie Anne Allen
A Troubled Past
I suffered mental illness from a very early and tender age of 14. It presented itself first as clinical depression. I went in and out of hospitals (about one time each year) to receive additional diagnoses. I have been hospitalized over 20 times in my life for mental health issues.
At the hospital, the doctors would quickly put me on medications and release me. So, I would go home, and the symptoms would return, and they seemed to get worse than the previous times.
It was so bad that I ended up being incarcerated. Upon being there, I had no idea where I was. I was living in a world I was completely detached from. I had no basis for any sort of reality.
If you want to know in more detail about my past, please read My Mental Madness Memoir.
How I recovered
My recovery was a long and painful one. Long because it took so many years to find a point where I was stable and wouldn’t relapse. And painful because of all the hurt I endured due to the illness itself and a few mental health professionals who just didn’t seem to really care about those who were mentally ill.
I always maintained a sense of hope. I always told myself that it would get better. I kept the faith in God and in myself. I would never allow myself to quit. I acknowledged that things would get better. It wasn’t the end for me. I had to trust in myself and the mental health professionals that surrounded me.
I am worthy! I have purpose! I have a reason to be alive! I am not ever giving up!
My Message of Hope
Recovery may be extremely difficult, but it’s worth it. Don’t give up. It’s easy for some to say, but for someone like me it’s not, and it should be taken to heart. Life will get better. You may have relapses. But continue to seek treatment. And people may taunt and make fun of you but let them. They have absolutely no idea who you are or what you have been though. You were given your individual life because God has an ultimate plan for you. He is making you stronger for your next mission in life. Trust and Believe.
Stephanie Anne Allen
September 23, 2019
HOW TO SURVIVE...!!!
CONGRATS TO ME ON BOOK #10!!!
By Stephanie Anne Allen
Within the last couple days, I have published How to Survive Addiction. This is the 9th book in the How to Survive Series. Other books in the series are about depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and eating disorders. These uplifting and empowering self-help books offer insight, inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope.
My very first book is titled My Mental Madness Memoir. This is a first-hand account of dealing with mental illness. It is raw, honest, intriguing, and compelling. This book is 100% unique and one-of-a-kind. The author takes you deep into the mind of someone with severe mental illness and shows you that it is possible to not only survive but to thrive. The author beats all the given odds and emerges victorious.
I just want everyone to know that I wasn’t always stable. I suffered debilitating mental illnesses. I went through hell. But with love, faith, hope, strength, and courage, I was able to defy all the odds. I want everyone to know that they too can overcome any hardship, difficulty, or problem. Please use my books as guides in your journey of recovery.
Comment from a book fan:
“…It has helped transform my life in such a way I cannot explain.”
Let my books transform your life also!
Stephanie Anne Allen
By Stephanie Anne Allen
Within the last couple days, I have published How to Survive Addiction. This is the 9th book in the How to Survive Series. Other books in the series are about depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and eating disorders. These uplifting and empowering self-help books offer insight, inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope.
My very first book is titled My Mental Madness Memoir. This is a first-hand account of dealing with mental illness. It is raw, honest, intriguing, and compelling. This book is 100% unique and one-of-a-kind. The author takes you deep into the mind of someone with severe mental illness and shows you that it is possible to not only survive but to thrive. The author beats all the given odds and emerges victorious.
I just want everyone to know that I wasn’t always stable. I suffered debilitating mental illnesses. I went through hell. But with love, faith, hope, strength, and courage, I was able to defy all the odds. I want everyone to know that they too can overcome any hardship, difficulty, or problem. Please use my books as guides in your journey of recovery.
Comment from a book fan:
“…It has helped transform my life in such a way I cannot explain.”
Let my books transform your life also!
Stephanie Anne Allen
July 23, 2019
MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY BOOKS
Check out these amazing titles:
BY:
Stephanie Anne Allen
My Mental Madness Memoir
How to Survive Depression
How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
How to Survive Schizophrenia
How to Survive Anxiety
How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
How to Survive PTSD
How to Survive Schizoaffective Disorder
How to Survive Eating Disorders
Uplifting and Empowering books!
BY:
Stephanie Anne Allen
My Mental Madness Memoir
How to Survive Depression
How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
How to Survive Schizophrenia
How to Survive Anxiety
How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
How to Survive PTSD
How to Survive Schizoaffective Disorder
How to Survive Eating Disorders
Uplifting and Empowering books!
June 4, 2019
FREE copy of How to Survive PTSD
***In honor of PTSD survivors***
Empowering self help book that provides insight, inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope with PTSD.
100% FREE kindle copy
June 7th through June 11th
Mark your calendar. I care!
Much Love to all PTSD survivors!
Stephanie Anne Allen
How to Survive PTSD
Empowering self help book that provides insight, inspiration, encouragement, and tips on how to cope with PTSD.
100% FREE kindle copy
June 7th through June 11th
Mark your calendar. I care!
Much Love to all PTSD survivors!
Stephanie Anne Allen
How to Survive PTSD
January 30, 2019
OUTSTANDING NARRATOR REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS by STEPHANIE ANNE ALLEN
"Hi Listeners!
Isn’t Stephanie the coolest? Not only do I have the awesome privilege of narrating her books, but she personally sends me a signed copy of each of them! I’m blown away that she asks me to add in my thoughts at the end too, which is such an honor.
It makes me feel so happy to be a part of her journey in changing lives. Kudos to you for listening to this book. That shows me that you are ready to make a positive change in your life. I just know you can and will do it!
I promise you that if you have the courage to follow her tips, you will overcome your mental illness. It’s definitely no walk in the park, but Stephanie and I both know you have the power in you.
Don’t worry about the naysayers, they may never get it so don’t let it bother you.
Just focus on you and how wonderful you are going to make your life! You can overcome any adversity. You have the strength in you. Believe it! Never give up. Take your life back, take the necessary action, get back up when you fall (it may happen a lot-just be patient and never give up) and be happy because you so deserve it!
God bless!
Holly Holt"
Narrator for Stephanie Anne Allen
Isn’t Stephanie the coolest? Not only do I have the awesome privilege of narrating her books, but she personally sends me a signed copy of each of them! I’m blown away that she asks me to add in my thoughts at the end too, which is such an honor.
It makes me feel so happy to be a part of her journey in changing lives. Kudos to you for listening to this book. That shows me that you are ready to make a positive change in your life. I just know you can and will do it!
I promise you that if you have the courage to follow her tips, you will overcome your mental illness. It’s definitely no walk in the park, but Stephanie and I both know you have the power in you.
Don’t worry about the naysayers, they may never get it so don’t let it bother you.
Just focus on you and how wonderful you are going to make your life! You can overcome any adversity. You have the strength in you. Believe it! Never give up. Take your life back, take the necessary action, get back up when you fall (it may happen a lot-just be patient and never give up) and be happy because you so deserve it!
God bless!
Holly Holt"
Narrator for Stephanie Anne Allen
January 16, 2019
WHY I WRITE INSPIRATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH
First you might be asking what exactly is “inspirational mental health”. Well, you have all heard of self-help books. These are typically written by doctors and therapists about mental illness and how to recover. They are often rigid and fact-based. They use science as a foundation and do not offer any sort of inspiration.
What if we take that science and combine it with inspiration? This will give the mental health patient a sense of hope. So not only would you be getting knowledge and insight, but you would always be getting encouragement, empathy, understanding, compassion, etc. All of which is missing from the typical self-help book.
And so, this is what I have created with the How to Survive Series. I skillfully combine information, heart, and soul all-in-one. These are truly unique and one-of-a kind books. A series that will surely be around for many generations to come…
Stephanie Anne Allen
www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie
www.stephanieanneallen.blogspot.com
Books by Stephanie Anne Allen:
My Mental Madness Memoir
How to Survive Depression
How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
How to Survive Schizophrenia
How to Survive Anxiety
How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
How to Survive PTSD
How to Survive Schizoaffective Disorder
What if we take that science and combine it with inspiration? This will give the mental health patient a sense of hope. So not only would you be getting knowledge and insight, but you would always be getting encouragement, empathy, understanding, compassion, etc. All of which is missing from the typical self-help book.
And so, this is what I have created with the How to Survive Series. I skillfully combine information, heart, and soul all-in-one. These are truly unique and one-of-a kind books. A series that will surely be around for many generations to come…
Stephanie Anne Allen
www.amazon.com/author/allenstephanie
www.stephanieanneallen.blogspot.com
Books by Stephanie Anne Allen:
My Mental Madness Memoir
How to Survive Depression
How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
How to Survive Schizophrenia
How to Survive Anxiety
How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
How to Survive PTSD
How to Survive Schizoaffective Disorder
January 5, 2019
2 OUTSTANDING COMMENTS ON MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR
Latest Review on MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR
5 out of 5 stars
"Fascinating, terrifying, and utterly real
December 30, 2018
Stephanie Allen’s harrowing account of her journey through mental illness is bold, unflinching, and honest. Never before have I read a memoir that takes the reader so completely into the mind of its author. In writing this remarkable book, Ms. Allen has selflessly allowed us to witness both the low points and triumphs of her life to date. You will emerge from her story with a deep appreciation for the complexity and power of the human mind."
Awesome feedback on MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR!
"Stephanie ...What a wonderful book! I think you are so brave to have shared your story. I must admit I was intrigued by you and your story, from all your posts on Facebook it seems like you really wanted to help people and I was intrigued to find out what was driving you. It sounds like you have had a really tough time, I understand, I suffer from psychosis as well and it took me years before I got the medication I needed. I thought your memoir was brilliant, honest without being brutal and a real message of hope that you can come through years of suffering. I think it also highlights the need for better treatment for mental illness and does raise questions about why you had to suffer for so long before you got the help you needed. But well done for coming through it and well done for sharing your story... I can only hope I inspire people as much as you..."
My Mental Madness Memoir: The Provocative True Journey Through My Struggles with Mental Illness
5 out of 5 stars
"Fascinating, terrifying, and utterly real
December 30, 2018
Stephanie Allen’s harrowing account of her journey through mental illness is bold, unflinching, and honest. Never before have I read a memoir that takes the reader so completely into the mind of its author. In writing this remarkable book, Ms. Allen has selflessly allowed us to witness both the low points and triumphs of her life to date. You will emerge from her story with a deep appreciation for the complexity and power of the human mind."
Awesome feedback on MY MENTAL MADNESS MEMOIR!
"Stephanie ...What a wonderful book! I think you are so brave to have shared your story. I must admit I was intrigued by you and your story, from all your posts on Facebook it seems like you really wanted to help people and I was intrigued to find out what was driving you. It sounds like you have had a really tough time, I understand, I suffer from psychosis as well and it took me years before I got the medication I needed. I thought your memoir was brilliant, honest without being brutal and a real message of hope that you can come through years of suffering. I think it also highlights the need for better treatment for mental illness and does raise questions about why you had to suffer for so long before you got the help you needed. But well done for coming through it and well done for sharing your story... I can only hope I inspire people as much as you..."
My Mental Madness Memoir: The Provocative True Journey Through My Struggles with Mental Illness
December 29, 2018
RESOLVING TO BETTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS NEW YEAR!
As 2018 is about to end and 2019 is about to begin, we often begin to ponder life and ask ourselves some very important questions regarding our hopes, our dreams, and our goals for the new year. We also may reflect on all the things we did not accomplish that we had hoped we would this past year. We may feel a mix of joy and sadness. Of hope and of fear. Of anticipation and of anxiety.
This year what I would like to see everyone focus on is their own mental health. There are so many out there who are suffering in silence because of ignorance, fear of rejection and judgment, stigma, and feeling that no one would understand them.
And all of that is completely valid. I will not downgrade or deny you of feeling those emotions. But take hold of all of that and choose to help yourself. Be your own best friend and seek help for your depression, mania, loneliness, emptiness, psychosis, despair, grief, anxiety, anger, whatever it may be. Others will judge. Others will stare. Others will talk. And it does hurt. But let them, because those people are not worth your time. You are worth far more than the pointed hatred of someone slandering you for having a mental illness.
Find the self-respect and the self-love deep within you. Use that to propel yourself forward in a positive direction towards recovery. A perfect place to start would be by reading or listening to one of my inspirational mental health recovery books:
• My Mental Madness Memoir
• How to Survive Depression
• How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
• How to Survive Schizophrenia
• How to Survive Anxiety
• How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
• How to Survive PTSD
I wish you all the best of luck in your journey of recovery from mental illness!
Much love,
Stephanie Anne Allen
This year what I would like to see everyone focus on is their own mental health. There are so many out there who are suffering in silence because of ignorance, fear of rejection and judgment, stigma, and feeling that no one would understand them.
And all of that is completely valid. I will not downgrade or deny you of feeling those emotions. But take hold of all of that and choose to help yourself. Be your own best friend and seek help for your depression, mania, loneliness, emptiness, psychosis, despair, grief, anxiety, anger, whatever it may be. Others will judge. Others will stare. Others will talk. And it does hurt. But let them, because those people are not worth your time. You are worth far more than the pointed hatred of someone slandering you for having a mental illness.
Find the self-respect and the self-love deep within you. Use that to propel yourself forward in a positive direction towards recovery. A perfect place to start would be by reading or listening to one of my inspirational mental health recovery books:
• My Mental Madness Memoir
• How to Survive Depression
• How to Survive Bipolar Disorder
• How to Survive Schizophrenia
• How to Survive Anxiety
• How to Survive Borderline Personality Disorder
• How to Survive PTSD
I wish you all the best of luck in your journey of recovery from mental illness!
Much love,
Stephanie Anne Allen
