Norman Cousins, the author of many health related books, said "The tragedy of life is not death, but what we let die inside of us while we live," which is what had happened to me. However, I never in my wildest dreams imagined I was merely in an invisible cocoon and that someday, years later, I would experience a transformation and emerge as a happy butterfly. Now the past is just a story ... one I told in this book. Enter with a brave heart as you read about my journey. This book is part II of my life story. Part one is in Appearances: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Included in my narration: a diagnosis, medical treatments, getting on disability, the experience of going through withdrawal after I stopped taking 11 prescription medications cold turkey, followed by 3 months in a 'pink cloud', followed by almost 2 years of debilitating depression. Because I could not get the psych therapy I needed to get through this, I began doing my own research (details in the book). At the end of the book are 5 Appendixes. You can find a wealth of information including links to websites and videos on my website: www dot reneealtersatmosphere dot com. There is also an audio/music CD for the songs included in the book. You can find the link on the website as well.