Ken Jensen has written a fascinating, hard hitting, no punches pulled book on a very difficult subject.
It Takes Guts To Be Me: How An Ex-Marine Beat Bipolar Disorder is a must read for any person affected with bipolar disorder. His holistic approach has proven to be very successful and should be of great interest to all mental health professionals.
Ken demonstrates tremendous courage, compassion, and commitment on his agonizing roller coaster journey and recovery from Bipolar Disorder.
Ken is a highly passionate team player and absolutely devoted to helping others. "The love of brotherhood that I have with my Marines is built of stainless steel."
No matter what battle in life I may ever face, I want Ken Jensen on my team!
If you're bipolar, or know someone who is then you know how terribly devastating and hopeless the diagnosis can seem.
If you've run out of options, or you are newly diagnosed Ken's book should be your first stop. In "It Takes Guts to be Me: How an Ex-Marine Beat Bipolarism" you will see yourself in Ken, and his journey will resonate and inspire your own recovery process.
I've read just about every book on Bipolar Disorder, natural healing and everything in between. I can say with surety that Ken Jensen's advice and his own healing journey echo exactly what today's Scientists are discovering about brain health.
--Sarah--
--Washington--
It is hard not to have a profound respect for the men and women that protect our freedom. Ken Jensen is one of those brave soul's that not only put his life on the line for us, but he also took up an exploration of self-discovery and healing that he is willing to share with you and I.
You owe it to yourself to ready about his experiences and even if you have no Bipolar problems, you will love his humor and introspection.
--Darrell Wingerak--
--Fan--
"Ken...I'm speechless!
I mean it. I don't know what to say. It's brilliant! I am amazed not so much for everything you went through, although that in itself is amazing but that you never gave up trying to find the answer and NOT surrendering to what doctors say you needed. I hope your book takes off for all our sakes. I am so happy for you and your family. Not to repeat myself but it's just amazing!"
--Nancy B.--
--New York--
"Ken Jensen has put together a piece of art that is usually reserved for the finest song writers.
It is a rare moment when someone reaches in, puts their heart on the table, and lets the whole world see it. Kenny has had a long road of ups and downs, and he is at a position in his life to share with others what he has learned. All along that long hard road, Kenny has always displayed strong character.
I first met Ken in the Marines around 1987. What a unique time that was. We had similar experiences leading up to meeting, and shared a whole mess of good times from that point on. Some of the best involved camping in the desert and appreciating the wonders of nature. He first impressed me as a seeker. Ken was always seeking new ideas. He is an excellent example of how a person can grow through self-reflection and thoughtfulness.
Another of Kenny's qualities is his loyalty. Here is a guy who would give his life for a friend. Through thick and thin, Kenny's friendship has remained as constant as a northern star. His genuine love of his family has been the mainstay of this attribute; Semper Fidel Kennus (that's Latin, you know). Kenny also has the most valued character trait of all - honesty. He is a very authentic person who communicates at a level which can best be described as transparent. This is something we all should strive for.
His book is a testament of someone who has initiated a path to healing one's soul. I applaud his organized way of addressing the illness of bi-polar disorder and his promotion of positive ways to cleanse your mind, body, and soul. He is a living testament that we are not rooted in an engrained pattern of behavior. We can all change and grow, for the better.
--Martin G. Alexander--
--School Principal--
--Michigan--
"I finished your book. Even with abundant humor, this is a very hard book to read.
It definitely takes a lot of guts to be you! Congratulations on writing an excellent and, I believe, inspirational book for others like you!"
You laid it all out there. You put your whole life on display for everyone to learn and grow from. There's no doubt that people who need the kind of help you did will find it in your book. You held nothing back. But then again, that's always been how you operate.
Let me tell you about Kenny. I knew him my last two years in high school and his first two years in the Corps before Uncle Sam sent us in different directions. Life sent me on in the Corps and sent him into the pit he is trying to help others out of.
Not another more loyal, genuine, or honest man have I ever met. The expression "he'd give you the shirt off his back", that is text book Kenny. He would be the first there to give you a shoulder to cry on and the first one at your back if ya needed it.
If he says this is how he takes on life, which is on his terms and gets him positive results and how he feels is the best way to help others, you can take it as gospel.
Keep up the fight brother.
Semper Fi
--Tom Akins--
--Marine serving in Iraq--
--Rank and location classified--
"To answer your direct question you were very inspirational to me and just talking with you helped me to realign my perspective on the power that I wield."
--Jenny Perkins--
I found your articles on the symptomatology of bipolar disorder to be ASTOUNDINGLY INSIGHTFUL and HELPFUL!!!
I realized things that I had never considered---you understand us better than we (bipolars) understand ourselves!!!
--Teri Simonds--
--Proud mother of a US Army vet--
...It was friggen awesome. My eyes devoured the words for a few hours until I finished it. It made me laugh out loud, sigh, scowl, nod in agreement, and cry. A very excellent "can’t put it down" book. I recommend you all to read it. Although the language was a little crass, he does warn you of that in the beginning.
--Elizabeth Cates--
--Mt. Vernon, Illinois--
Follow a Marine into your battle against
Bipolar Disorder
"After six years of hell and close to suicide,
my training as a Marine kicked in and I began to fight"
It won't be so hard for you.
Let me teach you in one day what took me 2 years to figure out!
I sincerely don't want to know the pain that's worse than bipolar
Hi everyone! Ken here. Does the following sound familiar?
I was lost in a bipolar fog for
almost 8 years. My existence was nothing but monstrous panic, depression, and an inability to function amongst others.
I went to the pros like everyone else
After my diagnosis I found that doctors invariably
set out to treat my symptoms solely with medication and
usually with varying degrees of success.
Even when I felt somewhat "normal" I knew from experience that it would not last. My symptoms constantly reappeared no matter what drugs I was on.
I desperately ignored the writing on the wall
I followed every instruction
and took every pill ever prescribed to me by all my doctors for six
years. But I just kept getting worse!
It was then that I had
a moment of clarity and began my search for relief and healing
outside the mainstream medical society.
Not for lack of
trying but they had clearly failed me.
The Marine in me woke up and the fight was on!
I was beaten down, scared, and out of hope. I was coming to the end of the line. The threat to my survival (literally) reactivated my training as a Marine and I decided to take a look at this disease from a new angle. I stopped hoping blindly for relief in pills and began working on an answer.
And there IS an answer and it DOES work
It was a long struggle but I found help elsewhere and tested it on myself. It worked! Now my life just continues to improve and I am excited about my future.
Having known the fear and pain, I had to share
Fixing myself was great but not enough, and it occurred to me that to continue to get better, I had to help others do the same.
Have you ever heard the term Gestalt?
It's a fancy way of saying that the sum of the whole is greater than its parts and this concept plays a key role in my system. One plus one equals three. Each step has its own great reward but when combined with the other steps its strength to heal you is magnified.
"It Takes Guts To Be Me: How An Ex-Marine Beat Bipolar Disorder"
This is my memoir, focusing on the events that shaped everything about me and caused my bipolar to arise and the system I was forced to develop to save my very life.
In my book I will show you an insider's look at:
What my youth was like and the factors that affected my thinking and response to authority.
How the biggest decision I've ever made in my life, to join the Marines, was made and why.
My experimentation with street drugs and the emptiness and chaos that resulted from it.
Alcohol...a major cause of and answer
to many bipolar sufferer's problems. I swam in it.
Eating disorders, sleep disorders, and anger management problems.
When despair and hopelessness leads to
self-mutilation and an almost masochistic attitude towards any superior authority.
How the fog of bipolar disorder affects
judgment in even the most seemingly innocuous situations...and the
amazingly bad outcomes.
I'm sent to the Gulf War. I didn't know what was worse; the missiles or the boredom.
My two failed marriages; how they wrecked me and why both were doomed from the start.
Jobs, jobs, jobs galore. The impossibility of staying employed.
...and how I made this all stop and got the joy back into my world!
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So exactly what can you do to help me, Ken?
Find hope that you can be OK again too. My life has been brutal. Bipolar illness drove me to the brink of insanity. I made it out. So will you.
I lay out precisely the same steps I took that gave me back my mind and control of my body. You won't have to guess or assume how to find relief.
I am not a third person supporter or someone writing as a witness. I lived this disease. I understand you and your pain. That is critical.
I have also worked professionally as a caretaker for the mentally ill. I am quite familiar with the supporter's role in this fight as well.
If medicine has no lasting effect or any effect on you at all; if medicine brings along too many uncomfortable side effects; if you simply want an all natural way to combat your bipolar; my system "Survival H2O" is what you've been searching for.
Free and unlimited assistance from caring people who know what they're talking about. Two of the key outside companies that saved my life have professional counselors who specialize in their respective fields. You don't need to be a customer to get their help.
Order my book right now and receive this special free bonus"What Does Bipolar Disorder Look Like?" This is my new 61 page ebook. It is a compilation of the 18 articles I wrote since my first book was released. Inside I share what the bipolar mind and life look like. It is an extensive list of symptoms and situations that the bipolar person lives with. This is a great resource for the support people and family trying to help a bipolar loved one. Yours free when you order "It Takes Guts"!
You will also be eligible for a FREE one hour phone consultation with me. It is optional but available if you want it. This is something for which, I normally charge $97. We'll discuss your or your loved one's illness and what steps may be taken to get your life back on track. We can also dig into whatever else you wish. I'm wide open!
And here's my GUARANTEE: If, for any reason, you are not happy with my book once you've read it, simply email me saying so and I'll instantly refund your cost. I'd appreciate a reason but the refund will take place immediately. No hassles. You cannot lose here!
NOTE: "It Takes Guts To Be Me: How An Ex-Marine Beat Bipolar Disorder" is a downloadable e-book. No physical products will be shipped. After you order, you will get INSTANT ACCESS to download the e-book onto your computer. The e-book format is adobe acrobat PDF, which can be viewed on Mac or PC.
Let's review
Be honest with yourself right now.
Is your current method of treatment really getting you anywhere?
Are you becoming even worse? Options running out like mine were?
Then what point are you trying to prove by continuing down the same path?
I am not telling you to disregard your doctor's orders
but you NEED to change your daily routine
and your thinking processes!
I'll never preach at you.
My system is not New Age or mystical. The system is backed by my life experiences. It's all supported by science.
My approach is multi faceted. You have to look at your whole body and your environment. You will need to develop a global view of your life.
Sound hard or scary? Don't worry it's not.
You will be able to do this just as I did. As long as you follow my steps as I laid them out, you will get better!
P. S. Please remember: I am NOT teaching theory. This is my life. These things did happen to me
and these steps are exactly what I did to get better and then excel in
life.
P.P.S. I was a lost cause in everyone's eyes. I scared my own family just by
being near them. "Sinister" was the word my mother used to describe my
expression. I was pitied. I was misunderstood. I was miserable. Now I
am happy. I didn't just get better, I experienced unforeseen personal
growth that has led me to the life I've always wished for and I'm just
getting started. You'd like that too, wouldn't you? Of course you
would.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
The author is not a psychotherapist or a physician and does not offer clinical therapy of any kind. We do not support any deviation from your medical doctor's instructions and would suggest that you remain under the care of a qualified medical professional for as long as he or she deems necessary.