Explores various illnesses, such as manic depression and schizophrenia, and discusses how these illnesses affect other family members, while giving helpful tools and advice for those involved to overcome problems in the homes where such illnesses exist."
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More than five million Americans suffer from severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia or manic depression. And each of these individuals has in some way affected their siblings or children, resulting in a huge group that could potentially encounter what Marsh and Dickens term SaC (Sibling and Child) syndrome. SaC afflicts young people who have close contact with a relative suffering from a mental disorder. Unable to understand the nature of these mental health problems, the child or sibling grows up feeling confused, rejected, and grief stricken. SaC later reveals itself in adult insecurities, anxieties, and other destructive behaviors. The authors' keys to beating SaC include confronting the past, getting beyond the denial of one's painful experiences, and identifying those emotional patterns that indicate the syndrome. With compassionate understanding, Marsh and Dickens guide readers toward a positive resolution. An interesting addition to a library's psychological and self-help offerings. Brian McCombie
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3.0 out of 5 stars
clinical but not emotional,
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This review is from: Troubled Journey: Coming to Terms with the Mental Illness of a Sibling or Parent (Paperback)
Well structured book and well researched. Good job on synthesising the onset, denial, reaction and acceptance of mental illness. I was expecting more "guidance" on facing the emotional burden of growing in a dysfunctional family.Was not of great psychological help, gave me no new insights, hence my lowish rating of 3 stars. Probably a good starter for references if NEW to the issue about illness and its effect on family members. I would not recommend as a self-help for veterans. I invite other readers to write reviews on what they read, I find them very useful. All the best!
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