Surfing the Edge: A Survivor's Guide To Bipolar Disorder

Unlock the Truth About Bipolar Disorder—From Those Who’ve Lived It.

"Enlightening.” “A useful contribution in understanding the impact of living with bipolar.” - David O’Loughlin Clinical Nurse Specialist

“The book gives an unsparing account as to the nature of the illness and how it may be accommodated in people’s lives.” —Chris Kelly, Programme Leader, Mental Health Nursing, Bournemouth University

Real Stories of Bipolar Survival & Strength

In Surfing the Edge, award-winning author Adam Dickson joins fellow survivors Faye and Alastair to share raw and unfiltered conversations about life with the disorder.

With expert commentary from mental health professional Chris Kelly (RMN, Dip. H/E, M.A.) the book blends personal experience with clinical wisdom—making it an essential read for anyone affected by this devastating illness.

Through candid and often humorous interviews, they explore the highs, the lows, and the strategies that have helped them navigate relationships, careers, and mental health challenges. Topics include:

• Childhood
• Adolescence
• Sex
• Drugs & Alcohol
• Creativity
• Mania
• Depression
• Treatment
• Impact on Family

From childhood to adulthood, this book offers hope, insight, coping strategies, and a powerful reminder: you are more than your diagnosis.

This book dives into the tough, often avoided truths about bipolar disorder and offers real strategies that could change your life.

Adam Dickson was a student of Bill Stanton's Writer's Tutorial for several years, learning the craft of writing fiction. The Butterfly Collector is his first novel. Drowning by Numbers, his second novel, was published in June 2013. He is currently working on two novels in tandem, one is based on a major world event, the other is a thriller set in the 1950's, to be published in 2016/17, A lifetime fitness enthusiast, Adam suffered two massive brain seizures in 2003 and was left permanently disabled. In spite of this setback, he took up triathlon and began entering races, competing in Ironman UK in 2007. He co-authored Triathlon - Serious About Your Sport which was published by New Holland in May 2012. Two more titles on Swimming and Cycling were published in March 2013. He has also co-written a book on mental health, Surfing the Edge: a survivor's guide to bipolar disorder, which was published in October 2015. Adam is a Director of West Cliff Productions Limited which was set up for the sole purpose of bringing his screenplay, Heart of a Murderer, to the big screen. Filming is due to commence in April/May 2016.