The Cliffs of Schizophrenia
Jake McCook
At the age of 30, Jake found himself hospitalized, grappling with the weight of anxiety, depression, and paranoia. Soon, he received the life-altering diagnosis of schizophrenia. In this intimate and illuminating book, you are invited into Jake's world, a world he shares with his mother, Laurette, through alternating chapters written in an accessible and larger font for clarity and simplicity.
As you journey through the pages, you will witness the inner workings of Jake's mind, at times clouded by the darkest shadows of paranoia. With remarkable insight and humor, Jake opens up his thoughts, offering readers a window into the complexities of schizophrenia. Laurette, with a mother's wisdom, adds her perspective, striving to be the beacon of logic that might prevent her son from plummeting into the abyss.
Together, they paint a vivid portrait of the modern challenges surrounding mental health, seen through the filters of uncertainty and shades of gray. Yet, "The Cliffs of Schizophrenia" is not merely a tale of struggle; it is a testament to resilience and the enduring hope for a brighter future. For those bound by this brain disease or standing steadfast as loving caregivers, this book is an indispensable bedside companion—a source of comfort and a reminder that you are never alone.
Duration - 4h 51m.
Author - Jake McCook.
Narrator - Laurette McCook.
Published Date - Saturday, 20 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
At the age of 30, Jake found himself hospitalized, grappling with the weight of anxiety, depression, and paranoia. Soon, he received the life-altering diagnosis of schizophrenia. In this intimate and illuminating book, you are invited into Jake's world, a world he shares with his mother, Laurette, through alternating chapters written in an accessible and larger font for clarity and simplicity. As you journey through the pages, you will witness the inner workings of Jake's mind, at times clouded by the darkest shadows of paranoia. With remarkable insight and humor, Jake opens up his thoughts, offering readers a window into the complexities of schizophrenia. Laurette, with a mother's wisdom, adds her perspective, striving to be the beacon of logic that might prevent her son from plummeting into the abyss. Together, they paint a vivid portrait of the modern challenges surrounding mental health, seen through the filters of uncertainty and shades of gray. Yet, "The Cliffs of Schizophrenia" is not merely a tale of struggle; it is a testament to resilience and the enduring hope for a brighter future. For those bound by this brain disease or standing steadfast as loving caregivers, this book is an indispensable bedside companion—a source of comfort and a reminder that you are never alone. Duration - 4h 51m. Author - Jake McCook. Narrator - Laurette McCook. Published Date - Saturday, 20 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Epigraph
Duration:00:00:30
The Disorder
Duration:00:00:49
Untethered
Duration:00:01:14
To The Listener
Duration:00:00:33
Introduction
Duration:00:04:28
In The Beginning
Duration:00:02:15
For Parents
Duration:00:03:23
Movie Making for the Soul
Duration:00:04:14
Expression Of The Soul
Duration:00:04:11
A Taster For Insanity
Duration:00:01:27
Ode To Depakote
Duration:00:07:16
Topamax
Duration:00:02:09
Pocketing Pills
Duration:00:01:18
I Love My Family
Duration:00:02:39
And Your Family Loves You Too!
Duration:00:02:39
Self Medicating
Duration:00:01:11
Meds and Booze
Duration:00:05:36
Full Metal Jacket
Duration:00:03:52
First Step Into The Abyss
Duration:00:04:11
Lucid Dreams
Duration:00:01:01
Phantoms, Ghosts, and Aliens, Oh My!
Duration:00:01:50
Brain Waves and Vague Memories
Duration:00:00:39
DESA and The Blue Glasses
Duration:00:02:55
Stream of Consciousness - What Is My Purpose
Duration:00:01:41
What Is Your Purpose
Duration:00:02:02
Cabaret
Duration:00:04:02
Deadly Orange Juice
Duration:00:02:37
Orange Juice and Dad
Duration:00:01:55
To Let Go Or Not To Let Go
Duration:00:02:24
Moving Out
Duration:00:02:50
To Control or Not To Control
Duration:00:03:48
Moving Out (Last Word)
Duration:00:01:09
Selective Paranoia
Duration:00:02:02
Whistling
Duration:00:01:57
Just Whistle It Away
Duration:00:02:24
The Girl and Glendale
Duration:00:04:33
A Mother's Nightmare
Duration:00:09:25
The Girl and Glendale A Last Thought
Duration:00:00:31
Days Of Thunder
Duration:00:01:55
Shame
Duration:00:02:21
My First Hospitalization
Duration:00:01:50
Snake Pit
Duration:00:09:35
Stream Of Consciousness
Duration:00:01:48
On The Ledge
Duration:00:03:21
Seeking Yoda
Duration:00:06:05
Distraction Is The Key
Duration:00:04:38
Escape
Duration:00:07:07
Merry Christmas UCLA
Duration:00:08:14
High School and Persistence
Duration:00:06:06
Looking for Jake
Duration:00:03:36
Executed
Duration:00:02:59
End Of The Line
Duration:00:02:44
Battle Weary
Duration:00:05:48
Disneyland
Duration:00:03:58
Requiem for Fantasyland
Duration:00:01:53
Sacramento
Duration:00:03:15
Beer Brawl
Duration:00:05:01
Promises and the Emo Girl
Duration:00:07:21
Babies For Sale
Duration:00:05:37
Crazy Pills
Duration:00:00:42
Jackson Pollack Inspiration
Duration:00:05:33
The Truman Show
Duration:00:01:19
Suspicion
Duration:00:08:21
Stream of Consciousness - Super Bowl
Duration:00:02:20
Free Thoughts
Duration:00:01:02
Stream of Consciousness - Yawn
Duration:00:03:40
Stream of Consciousness - War Zone
Duration:00:01:27
Stream of Consciousness - Walking Away
Duration:00:02:29
Stream of Consciousness - Haircut Challenge
Duration:00:02:02
Stream of Consciousness - Paranoia
Duration:00:00:44
Candle
Duration:00:03:21
Triggers That Flicker
Duration:00:06:04
Starting Over
Duration:00:01:26
Mysterious Musings
Duration:00:01:04
Rainy Day Thoughts
Duration:00:06:44
Jake's Choice
Duration:00:03:53
Poisonous Loop and the Maximum Drunk
Duration:00:03:19
Zero Credibility and The Weed
Duration:00:04:07
Sinister Blood Draw
Duration:00:02:51
Heaven is What
Duration:00:08:00
Art In Times of COVID
Duration:00:03:09
Adrift on a Sea of Uncertainty COVID
Duration:00:06:12
Riots and COVID
Duration:00:01:30
Losing Ground
Duration:00:00:53
Ambivalence
Duration:00:01:06
Hope and Faith
Duration:00:02:56
Gathered Thoughts
Duration:00:01:52
Bios
Duration:00:01:42
A Tribute to Dr Mark DeAntonio
Duration:00:02:00
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:15