Calvin Dunn’s Journey with Bipolar Disorder

I Am Calvin Dunn

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Welcome to the official website of Calvin Dunn, the author of ‘Losing My Mind.’ This powerful book tells Calvin’s true story of surviving and overcoming bipolar disorder. His journey is filled with struggles, setbacks, and moments of triumph. Through honesty, he shares his battles with mental illness, the challenges he faced, and how he found hope. Whether you are someone struggling, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more, Calvin’s story will inspire you. Explore this website to learn more about the book and his incredible journey.

About The Author

Calvin Dunn

Calvin Dunn is a writer, mental health advocate, and survivor of bipolar disorder. Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he grew up with big dreams and a bright future. He excelled in school and earned a scholarship to college, but everything changed when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 20 years old.

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Losing My Mind

BY Calvin Dunn

‘Losing My Mind’ is a powerful memoir by Calvin Dunn. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995, Calvin faced years of extreme highs and devastating lows that led to hospitalizations, arrests, homelessness, and despair.

Faith of a Mustard Seed

BY Calvin Dunn

This book delves into the profound connections between faith and spirituality. Centered around the belief that everything happens for a reason, and every life has purpose.

Legacy

BY Calvin Dunn

This book is a collection of 43 of my best poems written over the past few years. It touches on many subjects including spirituality, race relations, social issues, faith as well as life lessons I have learned from the experiences I have had in my life.

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TBH, This book hit me hard. I’ve never read something so brutally honest about living with bipolar disorder. Calvin’s story is messy, painful, and, at times, almost unbelievable. But that’s what makes it so real. I’ve struggled with my own mental health, and there were moments in this book where I thought, ‘Wow, that’s exactly how I feel, but I never knew how to put it into words.’ WOULD DEFO RECOMMEND!

I have a younger brother who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a few years ago, and I always felt helpless trying to understand what he was going through. This book changed that. Calvin lays it all out the highs, the lows, the moments of pure chaos, and the slow climb back to stability That alone made this book worth every page. If you love someone with bipolar disorder, read this. It will change how you see them. Recommended!

I won’t lie this book was tough to read at times. Calvin goes through things that most people wouldn’t survive, and he doesn’t hold back in telling it exactly how it was. It’s rare to read something this personal, where you feel like you’re inside the author’s head, experiencing every thought with them. I finished it in two days because I just couldn’t stop. Amazing read honestly.