Spies, Lies & Psychosis: Surviving betrayal, mania, depression and the schizoaffective disorder (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798894804439)

Spies, Lies & Psychosis is a work of non-fiction best suited to mature readers owing to the frank discussion of sexual situations. This candid and compelling memoir penned by author Joan Kopczynski chronicles the author's most challenging years when mental illness had her in its grip. From a successful life in San Francisco, working for the CIA, and dating an FBI agent, Joan's world is shattered by betrayal and humiliation, leading her to move back to the Northwest. Suffering from paranoia and depression, she seeks help at The Mental Health Clinic in Spokane, but her journey is far from over. Battling schizoaffective disorder, Joan faces more obstacles, including a pipe bomb attack on her psychiatrist, bankruptcy, and poverty.