Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic,
quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks
to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to
lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for
100,000 Army troops to battle their way to Baghdad in 2003. Martin
was astonishing to watch as he led this effort, his mind laser
focused and body vibrating with energy. He made quick decisions,
often anticipating and solving problems before orders came down.
Only years later would he learn how the pressure of organizing
dozens of simultaneous life-or-death missions each day altered the
biochemistry of his brain. Since adolescence he’d had what
psychiatrists call a ‘hyperthymic personality’ – an
exceptionally positive, energetic, and can-do disposition. But the
Iraq War triggered what military and Veterans Administration
psychiatrists ultimately diagnosed as late-onset bipolar disorder,
a chemical imbalance that sends sufferers whipsawing between
grandiose imaginings and suicidal depressions. His increasing
erratic behavior led to his forced resignation as president of the
National Defense University and ended his military career. Bipolar
General offers a candid account of Martin’s personal journey with
undiagnosed mental illness as he rose through the ranks of the U.S.
Army. The author provides a first-hand look at the various
treatments available for bipolar disorder ranging from powerful
medications to electroconvulsive therapy. He discusses why his
condition went undiagnosed for so long and explores what can be
done both within and outside the armed forces to diagnose and treat
mental illness. Bipolar General should be of value to those with
mental illness and to the communities of family, friends, and
caregivers surrounding them.
General
Imprint: |
Naval Institute Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Association of the United States Army |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Gregg F. Martin
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-68247-918-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-68247-918-8 |
Barcode: |
9781682479186 |
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