This image is the cover for the book A Battle of Wits!

A Battle of Wits!

A Battle of Wits! is what it means. It was a battle getting help for myself. Finally, I was listened to and the rest is history. Juggling a new medication into my daily life, getting used to a new regime and the result that ensued. My mental health improved, my confidence grew and I began to get used to a new way of living. Before the change in meds, I was living like a zombie with no real direction. My hobbies and interests had slipped away and I didn’t want to socialize. Now I’ve got it all back and will strive to get others off that medication if they so wish. I describe what it felt like to be sedated. I explain the process that took place as I got used to a new medication. I was able to think about voluntary work for the first time in many years.

Steph Chaplen

Steph Chaplen lives in Hampshire with her two cats, Pickles and Asher. She has recently taken up voluntary work for a local organisation. Steph enjoys writing and painting in water colours, doing mostly flowers and landscapes during her travels. She has raised money for various charities including RNLI, Cat Protection League and Samaritans.

Austin Macauley Publishers