Mark R Magnant

In Search of a Vivid Blue: How a Diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder Doesn't Mean the End of a Functional Life. Mark R Magnant

Publisher Marketing: In search of a Vivid Blue is a captivating look into the life of one man living with the diagnosis of Schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, and OCD. Part memoir, part self-help book, In Search of a Vivid Blue is an intensely personal series of reflections on living with mental illness. The book shows that although mental disorders can cause pain, confusion, and guilt, proper treatment can lead to a life that is fulfilling, hopeful, and successful. Readers should find comfort in the reminder that mental disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, and that there are many effective ways to manage. It boldly expresses the turmoil of a dysfunctional childhood, troubled teen's life on through to an adult dealing with mental health issues. It is also a story about perseverance, accomplishment and pride which all can in turn produce a difficult but fulfilling life. The Vivid Blue concept encompasses a life where answers to many questions pertaining mental illness are sought. Along this incredible journey would be the illumination of the common progresson from the diagnosis of bipolar all the way through to schizoaffective disorder. The search for a Vivid Blue is a journey in which every aspect of life would be questioned. He would discover his many imperfections and he would have to ask questions and find answers. He would delve into regions of his life he thought were closed for good. He would also discover that Vivid Blue was more than a search; It was more than a color and ultimately it was more than a concept for a book. He realized life was what you make of it and hope is the glue that holds a life together. He learned through his many bad decisions and hardships that life gives us many chances. The chances given are in the form of lessons, and if we are lucky we get the lesson before the test. Vivid Blue shows the battle between schizoaffective disorder and PTSD. It defines how an OCD behavior can rule another disorder. The PTSD was a result from a decision that a thirteen year old boy made which carried over to the rest of his life. Constant worrying about his phenonimal mistake was in many ways destructive and he needed a lifetime to figure it out. The story begins....