Born Mad

After several years of depression, anger and anxiety which led to thoughts of suicide, Robyn Wheeler sought out treatment and was eventually diagnosed with dysthymia. Believing that others might benefit from hearing her story, Robyn wrote about her journey and everyday life dealing with this rarely talked-about mood disorder.

Robyn writes about her childhood and being a young adult not realizing she suffered from a mood disorder. Learn about symptoms of dysthymia, various treatments and coping mechanisms and how Robyn's life changed for the better after being diagnosed.

If you or a loved one suffers from chronic anger, anxiety or thoughts of suicide, Born Mad: The Dangers of Living with Dysthymic Disorder may shed some light upon a common disorder mostly unknown to many people.

Robyn wrote Born Mad in 2011. Born Mad: The Dangers of Living with Dysthymic Disorder is a revision whick includes what Robyn's life is like now and many other additional topics.

“The point is, dysthymia is a very dysfunctional illness, even relative to acute major depression. Dysthymia is what ruins people’ lives.” —Dr. Jonathan W. Stewart, Clinical Psychiatry News, Aug. 2010.

“Many people with dysthymic disorder have no idea they have a mood disorder. They just believe that they are ‘meant’ to be depressed, or that negativity, pessimism, sadness and low energy are just part of their personality.” —Columbia University Medical Center, New York.

“Just wanted to say thank you for writing your book Born Mad. I read it in two days. It has helped me understand the mental issues I have had for years. I am always trying to understand this illness. Your books have helped greatly.” —J. Balazs, Florida

“Many folks in this country, and around the world, suffer in silence without even being able to name the problem. Real data with personal experiences makes Born Mad by Robyn Wheeler a good read  and a necessary tool for individuals serious in making their lives (and the lives of others around them) happier and fulfilling.” —Sailor, Dec. 2013