Why Me‪?‬

Stella Furlong knows what it feels like to be labeled bipolar and

sectioned. In a chain of events that did not happen overnight, she

was first sectioned while in her twenties, and then several times

after. As a result, she oftentimes quietly wondered, Why me?

In an inspiring, informative memoir, Stella leads others through

her journey from poverty and insanity while growing up in post-war

Britain to eventually pursuing an education and ripening into a cocky,

funny, and happy woman. After describing in harrowing detail how

she was sectioned under the Mental Health Act several times, she

reveals how a lifeline in later life prompted a transformation, fresh

hope, and a new way of viewing life. Included are practical tips for

those battling mental health challenges, a critique of medication,

and details about the importance of diet, exercise, a social life,

education, meditation, and lifelong learning. Throughout her story,

Stella provides living proof that it is possible to break down stigmas

to attain a better quality of life.

Why Me? is the true story of one woman’s personal experiences as

life led her from a dysfunctional childhood into the challenges of mental

illness and ultimately to embracing an incredible transformation.