Bipolar: My Journey from Misdiagnosis to Prison and Recovery

When Kimberly Comer began experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder, she did not feel safe reaching out for help. As her symptoms worsened, she was hospitalized multiple times and wound up in prison after experiencing a major manic episode. Prior to being discharged, Kimberly attended a NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation and she found hope. When she was released, Kimberly reached out to NAMI. Since that day, she’s found a community she can connect with, started her recovery journey and rebuilt her life. Her story is featured in NAMI’s first book: You Are Not Alone.
If you are struggling with symptoms of a mental health condition, please reach out to your local NAMI for support at www.nami.org/findsupport
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If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health:
· Visit our website at NAMI.org.
· Call our HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640, open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST
· Find your local NAMI at nami.org/findsupport
· If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7
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NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.