Mike's Story: How I Overcame Depression, Bipolar, OCD, Anxiety and Other Issues Without Drugs - Paperback

by Michael Carlos Simon (Author), Roland S. Trujillo (Author)

Mike's Story is the powerful personal testimony of someone who overcame mental health and other issues and went on to enjoy a successful, productive life. Mike tells you about his childhood: the traumas, the obsessions and compulsions, his shyness and bipolar. Mike tells you about his twenties: the depression, the doubts and the fears. You will hear him talk about how Zorro and Columbo helped him get through. You'll find out what the Zen Master said. You'll read about Mike's close call with Dr. Rough Handling. Mike loves to philosophize about life, love, and he likes Frank Sinatra too. For each stage of his life he reveals how he moved on and left the issues behind. Mike saves the best for last: How he found his spiritual roots with the help of meditation, a change of heart, a hug and a kick in the pants from God.

Author Biography

Roland Trujillo, pastor, mentor and spiritual director, is the author of 12 books. His popular self help radio program has aired on both secular and Christian radio stations around the country for 22 years. "I love helping people improve their relationships, overcome personal issues and find their spiritual roots. People get stuck, and they need someone who thinks outside the box to help them look at life with fresh eyes. People are resilient and can make progress in a very short amount of time. Sometimes all it takes is an insight or two, a little meditation to get centered, and knowing that there is someone who has love, and who both understands and can help. That's all.