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Books
Perfect Chaos: A daughter’s journey to survive bipolar, a mother’s struggle to save her
By Linea Johnson and Cinda Johnson
The Johnsons were a close and loving family living in the Seattle area - two parents, two incomes, and two bright and accomplished daughters. They led busy lives filled with music lessons, college preparation, career demands, and laughter around the dinner table. Then the younger daughter, Linea, started experiencing crippling bouts of suicidal depression. Multiple trips to the psych ward resulted in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and it took many trial runs of drugs and, ultimately, electroshock therapy to bring Linea back. But her family never gave up on her. And Linea never stopped trying to find her way back to them.
Perfect Chaos is the story of a mother and daughter's journey through mental illness towards hope. From initial worrying symptoms to long sleepless nights to cross-country flights and the slow understanding and rebuilding of trust, Perfect Chaos tells Linea and Cinda's harrowing and inspiring story of an illness that they conquer together every day. It is the story of a daughter's courage, a mother's faith, and the love that carried them through the darkest times.
Articles
Personal Essay
How I Accepted My Mental Illness Through Language and Why Preference Matters
Speaking Bipolar
They told me I should say I was a person with bipolar, not a bipolar person. And then I began policing the language of other advocates…
Overcoming Workplace Mental Health Challenges: My Personal Journey
Speaking Bipolar
My biggest takeaway from this journey is that a healthy work-life balance looks different for everyone.
There is no one-size-fits-all.
Workplace Mental Health
6 Specific Ways to Check in With Your Mental Health
Thrive Global
Asking ourselves the right questions is key to keeping our well-being intact. Having been surprised by my symptoms in the past, I created this two-step strategy that helps me assess my well-being, be responsive and proactive, and thrive. I’m putting it out there in hopes that others might find it useful in their lives as well.
How to Create a Supportive Culture Around Mental Health at Work
Thrive Global
Discussing mental health is never easy, be it with family, friends, or your larger community. Discussing mental health at work, however, can often feel even more complicated. Having open conversations about mental well-being can make your workplace a safer, more open environment.
How Mental Wellness Can Help Prevent Burnout, Anxiety and Work-Related Conditions
Eve Programme
The positive impact of prioritizing mental health in the workplace allowed me to increase resilience, think outside the box, and increase my emotional intelligence. Though living with mental illness is painful and constant work, knowing I consistently accomplish my goals and dreams empowers me to live my fullest life.
Travel
Interviews
Books and Culture
Seattle Times
Hello Giggles
Want more? Visit Linea’s clippings.me page or view her curriculum vitae!