At 27 Beth has had 68 ECT treatments aka "Shock Therapy" and while she attests to it's effectiveness in helping her with her bipolar episodes it has also taken a toll on her memory; including not recognizing her boyfriend of several years.
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-Article about a therapy dog that made an amazing impact on me.
www.uclahealth.org/u-magazine/leo-me
-Slam poetry piece I did about bipolar disorder
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwaHkfHrx4g
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www.amazon.com/Apocalips-Beth-May-ebook/dp/B01NCJ05XV
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