Review of Misunderstood Insanity

Alexander C Schmoock · Post by **Alexander C Schmoock** » 29 Aug 2022, 03:08

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Misunderstood Insanity" by Nicho'lle.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Nicho’lle grew up as a regular young girl who had a life full of expectations and opportunities. Loved by friends and families, she expected nothing less than a bright future. However, the death of her father and the abuse she faced led to a life she was not proud of. For six years, she suffered and had indelible scars that could not be erased quickly in her mind and on her body.

In Misunderstood Insanity, Nicho’lle shared her struggles with severe depression and bipolar disorder. It is a self-help book that explained wholly the traumas she faced while dealing with mental health issues. The book contains activities she wrote in her diaries and her life when she was said to be insane. To Nicho’lle, those six years of disorder, though dangerous to her life, brought out a different upbeat personality in her. The book was generally about dealing with depression, addiction, hypersexuality, self-harm and self-care. To know about all these and more, read through Misunderstood Insanity.

Misunderstood Insanity had beautiful parts that stood out for me. First, I loved that the book is a combination of two literary genres; prose and poetry. The combination made the book interesting and fun to read. I also loved that it was a concise book. Most importantly, the book is about a real journey to self-development despite the harm faced in the past. I loved that the author, Nicho’lle, included the causes of self-harm (even the minute ones), examples of self-harm, and tips that will help one desist from all forms of self-harm. Mental health was extensively treated, and ways to overcome traumas caused by mental ill-health were equally emphasised. Another part of the book raised awareness for women's rights, defending the value of females and changing the narrative on them being seen as an object of sex only. The book's arrangement is also commendable because it provides easy navigation throughout the course of reading the book. The book also explained the supremacy of love and the beauty of forgiveness of past wrongs.

There were, however, a few cases of repetition in the book that didn’t sit quite well with me. I found those repetitions to be unnecessary.

I would give the book a four out of four stars rating because it was an enlightening read. I learnt a whole lot from the treatments given to people struggling with mental challenges. The book is professionally edited, as I found just one error in it.

I recommended this book to adults battling one psychiatric problem or the other. The details in the book are related, and it contains tips that would help them have stable mental health. Caregivers for psychiatric patients will find this book to be helpful too.

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Mr Excellence · Post by **Mr Excellence** » 30 Aug 2022, 17:16

I wish I could see Nicho'elle and give her a big hug. She went through a lot.
Thanks for this wonderful review.

Hazel Mae Bagarinao · Post by **Hazel Mae Bagarinao** » 30 Aug 2022, 20:31

As I struggled Depression and Bipolar Disorder too, I am amazed with Nicho'elle of her bravery in sharing her battles. I send you a big hug Nicho'elle. I know some of your struggles as I experienced it. But I wanna read this book of how she handle all her silent battles. Wonderful review!

Candy Candy_ · Post by **Candy Candy_** » 31 Aug 2022, 02:57

It's not everyday you find a book that cares so much about these matters without filtering them. The author did a great job presenting everything about mental illness and self-help here. I found the title also catching and fit, you can't just accuse someone for being insane or crazy just because they are not feeling okay ... that's very wrong.
Thank you for the great review!
And thanks for the author for writing such a book!

Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine · Post by **Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine** » 31 Aug 2022, 06:10

Thanks for the review. Nicho'lle being able to speak and write about her battle with mental health means, that she is winning in her struggles. She is now able to look back and reflect. Well done to Nicho'lle! and well done in raising awareness. The cover illustrates very well the content, I love it.

Valeria Rotaru · Post by **Valeria Rotaru** » 31 Aug 2022, 06:19

I'm glad that someone is willing to step forward and decsribe what they had been going through as a teenager. Trauma is not to be played with.

mercasa · Post by **mercasa** » 31 Aug 2022, 08:21

Reading the review already evoked a lot of emotions, Nicho'elle seems to be going through alot.
Good review it's detailed.

Happy-Angel92 · Post by **Happy-Angel92** » 03 Sep 2022, 20:45

Mental health is a plus and Nicho'lle tragedy is sad and that she suffered even self harm for six years. The book illustration of the problem mental issue to treatment to forgiveness and love is a true sign of overcoming Nicho'lle problems.