I love to share mental health books that are well written, life changing and ultimately life affirming. Sherry Goes Sane: Living a Life with Schizo-Affective Disorder is one of these books.
What amazes me about Sherry- and I know you will feel the same when you read her incredible book- is that she has been through SO much and yet still manages to be a positive and loving force in the world. Sherry Goes Sane is a truly artistic book written in what I call a kaleidoscope writing style. It’s very James Joycian. You can visit amazon.com to read more about Sherry Goes Sane.
I’ve read Sherry’s book twice. The first time I didn’t know her well. Now, a few years later, she is one of my most trusted and closest friends. She is who I call when I feel too sick to call anyone!
Here is an article Sherry wrote about Schizoaffective Disorder for SelfGrowth.com.
When you visit Sherry’s website, you will see that she is having a contest where you can win one of her paintings. And wow, she is a beautiful painter. I own three of her paintings.
Here is a picture of Sherry holding a picture she painted of a younger me! I’m lucky to know her.. Julie
I’m working with Sherry today on her contest. Here’s a picture of the painting one of her lucky readers will win! She’s sitting with my mom’s dog Cookie. Details of the contest soon! 
Schizoaffective disorder is such a challenging disorder. My wife is diagnosed with it and life can be challenging at times especially when she is having a big episode.
But life does go on. In our experience acceptance of the diagnosis and then compliance (albeit with some trial and error and tweaking) of the medication is key to living a full and productive life.
We both find inspiration in stories like this. Of someone who is determined to overcome their diagnosis and then leads such a full and rewarding life. On top of that writing books to help and empower others to do the same.
Congratulations to you Sherry.
Thank you! I can tell, from reading your comment, that you provide a great support to your wife who is afflicted with schizoaffective disorder. Acceptance, learning about medications, and following a doctor’s treatment plan is so much a part of coping with this illness. I’m grateful that you both were inspired by my story. Everyday that I can help someone with schizoaffective disorder or mental illness in general and leave an impact, is a day well lived.
Thank you! I can tell from reading your comment that you provide a great support to your wife who is afflicted with schizoaffective disorder. Acceptance, learning about what to take and which doze of medication for this disorder, and following a doctor’s treatment plan is so much a part of coping. A couple of important things: A research doctor has helped me through my depression and Julie Fast’s book, Getting It Done When You’re Depressed is a great resource and aid in dealing with the bipolar part of schizoaffective disorder.
I’m glad that the both of you are inspired by my story. Every day that I can help people with schizoaffective disorder and mental illness in general is another step in accomplishing my goals.
Julie and I are working on the contest today, details are on my facebook page under my name Sherry Joiner. Thanks for all the comments. If you have any questions about schizoaffective disorder, write them here and Julie will send them to me. Sherry