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High,
Flat, Down And Back Up Again!
A Guide to Manic-Depressive Illness (Revised),
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc.
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
High,
Flat, Down And Back Up Again!
A Guide to Manic-Depressive Illness (Revised), Alain
Amzallag, M.Sc.
Fondation littéraire Fleur de Lys
Fifty five years of “mentally” flavored
childhood, studies, profession and family
life were permeated by the author’s courage
and hope. This book depicts the author’s
journey from Casablanca, McGill University
(Montréal, Canada), Cornell University/Sloan-Kettering
Institute, Rockefeller University (N.Y.C.),
during which finding a “cure for cancer” was
his driving force and obsession. In 1979,
his Bipolar Affective Disorder flared up
again; and this book provides Hope and
Insight to persons afflicted with Bipolarity
by displaying the struggle, the coping and
the perception from within.
It is the ultimate intent and hope of the
author that his work will be helpful to
those wishing to heighten their awareness of
this illness.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
High, Flat, Down
And Back Up Again!
A Guide to Manic-Depressive Illness (Revised), Alain
Amzallag, M.Sc.
Fondation littéraire Fleur de Lys
NOTE FROM A FRIEND
FOREWORD
OVERVIEW
CHAPTER I - AFFECTIVE DISORDERS : BIPOLAR AND
DEPRESSION
CHAPTER II - MEDICATIONS
CHAPTER III - BIPOLARITY FROM WITHIN
CHAPTER IV - REHABILITATION
CHAPTER V - RELATIONSHIPS WITH MENTAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
CHAPTER VI - LIGHT, LUMINOSITY AND BIPOLARITY
CHAPTER VII - THE GENETICS OF BIPOLARITY
CHAPTER VIII - STIGMAS & TABOOS
PART II - MY JOURNEY
CHAPTER IX - MY FIRST 21 YEARS (1949-1970)
CHAPTER X - ADDICTION (1969 – 2013+)
CHAPTER XI - MUSIC (1966 – 2013+)
CHAPTER XII - N.Y.C. – LEADING TO MY FIRST ATTACK OF
MANIA (1970-1974)
CHAPTER XIII - MRS. GLORIA THOMAS (1971 - 2008)
CHAPTER XIV - MY INCOMPLETE DOCTORATE (1970 -
1975/77)
CHAPTER XV - SPECIAL PSYCHIATRIC PROFESSIONALS
(1973-2013+)
CHAPTER XVI - MY MARRIED LIFE AND BIPOLARITY (1980 –
2002)
CHAPTER XVII - CANADIAN LIFE TECHNOLOGIES INC. (1983
- 2000)
CHAPTER XVIII - MY FATHER (1919 – 2013+)
CHAPTER XIX - ODE TO MY MOM
CHAPTER XX - A FEW CLOSING REMARKS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
APPENDIX
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
To contact the author
About the book
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BOOK EXCERPT
High,
Flat, Down And Back Up Again!
A Guide to Manic-Depressive Illness (Revised), Alain
Amzallag, M.Sc.
Fondation littéraire Fleur de Lys
NOTE FROM A FRIEND
Dear Alain,
I had the opportunity to read your book and
I must say that I found it very emotional
but also uplifting to read.
Your summary reflects what a strong person
you are and it also demonstrates how
critically important faith is in one’s life.
I believe your writing has also given me
insight into my sibling’s thought patterns
as well; who as you know also suffers from a
mental disorder.
I have great respect for you as a person due
to your perseverance and determination to
make a contribution and share your
experience with others.
Clearly your determination and character has
come through in your children who are
well-rounded, creative and charitable.
You have done a wonderful job showing your
appreciation for those that have given you
strong support through your life.
I have been enriched by knowing you as a
friend and co-worker and your book will
educate friends and family of those with
M.D.I., as well as those diagnosed with it.
God Bless you and your family as you
continue to search for and find the beauty in
the world.
Roxane-October, 2004
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FOREWORD
Foreword to the book High, Flat, Down. And
Back up Again. A Guide to Manic-Depressive
Illness.
More than 4% of the population suffers from
a bipolar disorder with mood swings from
highs to severe depressions. The most severe
form, Bipolar 1, is also known as manic-depression
in which the highs of manic episodes are
much more intense.
In the past, this illness was less
understood and surrounded by many taboos and
much prejudice. Fortunately in the last few
years the understanding and treatment of
this illness have greatly improved and many
of the taboos have fallen thanks to the
courageous work of many people who had
publicly identified themselves as being manic-depressive
or bipolar. In this book, Alain Amzallag
continues in this tradition, and tells his
story from the inside with warmth and humor.
You will find both an informative and an
inspiring tale full of hope for today and
the future.
Much of world history has been influenced by
bipolar people who had the courage and
energy to change the world around them.
After you read this book, join your local
bipolar association and help to improve the
understanding and the acceptance of this
remarkable illness in your community.
After all, there are not many illnesses that
can actually help people be even more
successful in their life!
This Foreword was written by Brian Bexton,
M.D., FRCPC – President of the Québec
Psychiatric Association and Vice-president
of REVIVRE (Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar).
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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR - BIOGRAPHY
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc.
Alain was born in
Casablanca. He “purports” to be the “spiritual son”
of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Kidding aside,
in 1965 he moves to Montréal and his Scientific /
Medical studies take him from McGill University
through Cornell University Medical College / Sloan-Kettering
Institute to Rockefeller University in N.Y.C. In
1974, Alain falls ill with an episode of Bipolar
Affective Disorder and this book’s intent is to
convey an understanding of Bipolarity, as well as a
message of hope since Bipolarity can be managed to a
satisfactory extent. Back in Montréal, Alain
undertakes a brilliant eighteen year career as a
Senior Sales Representative with Canadian Life
Technologies Inc., and he is blessed with four
talented and wonderful children.
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BY THE SAME AUTHOR - BIBLIOGRAPHY
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc.
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Bipolarité & Cancérologie
– Défis et espoirs
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc.
Essai, Fondation littéraire Fleur
de Lys, Laval, 2009, 192
pages.
Traduit de l’anglais par Marc Amzallag, M.A.
ISBN
978-2-89612-307-0
http://manuscritdepot.com/a.alain-amzallag.1.htm
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Anatomy of a vision – Systems Equilibrium
Theory
as a General Theory of Cancer Management
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc.
Essay, Fondation littéraire Fleur
de Lys, Laval, 2010, 88 pages.
ISBN 978-2-89612-325-4
http://manuscritdepot.com/a.alain-amzallag.2.htm
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Pensées d’Avi Ben Mordékhaï
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc.
Essai, Fondation littéraire Fleur
de Lys, Lévis, Québec, 2010,
114 pages, illustré.
ISBN 978-2-89612-349-0
http://manuscritdepot.com/a.alain-amzallag.3.htm
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Réflexions
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc.
Essai, Fondation littéraire Fleur
de Lys,
Lévis, Québec, 2012, 134
pages.
ISBN 978-2-89612-349-0
http://manuscritdepot.com/a.alain-amzallag.4.1.htm
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Reflections
Alain Amzallag, Ph.D.
Essay, Fondation littéraire Fleur de Lys,
Lévis, Québec, Canada, 2012, 160 pages.
ISBN 978-2-89612-412-1
http://manuscritdepot.com/a.alain-amzallag.4.2.htm
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High, Flat, Down And Back Up Again!
A Guide to Manic-Depressive Illness (Revised)
Alain Amzallag, Ph.D.
Essay, Fondation littéraire Fleur de Lys,
Lévis, Québec, Canada, 2013, 60 pages.
ISBN
978-2-89612-439-8
http://manuscritdepot.com/a.alain-amzallag.6.htm
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SPIRIT OF SALES
Giving of Yourself without Expecting Returns
Alain Amzallag, Ph.D. (ABD),
Fondation littéraire Fleur de Lys,
Lévis, Québec, 2012, 31 pages.
ISBN 978-2-89612-457-2
http://manuscritdepot.com/a.alain-amzallag.7.htm
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AUTRES LIVRES
Amzallag, Alain. A Study of Cell Surface Alloanti-gens
by Immunofluorescence. Masters thesis presented to
the Faculty of the Graduate School of Medical
Sciences of Cornell University, New York City, 1974.
High, Flat, Down And Back Up Again !
“A Guide to Manic-Depressive Illness”,
Author-House, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA, 2005.
The Art, The Sport and the Science of Salesmanship
“Giving of yourself without expecting returns”.
AuthorHouse, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA, 2006.
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. Equilink,
Amzallag, Alain. “Stigmas & Taboos.” Spring 2006,
Toronto. (Reprinted in Association Bénévole Amitié
Inc., Montréal. Friendship Link April 2008, Vol 14,
No 1. Further reprinted in Mental Health Support
Program, Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors,
Brainstorm Fall/Winter 2008/2009 issue #5,
Montreal.)
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CONTACT THE AUTHOR
Alain
Amzallag, M.Sc.
Alain Amzallag, M.Sc. will be happy to read and
respond personally to your emails.
E-mail
alainamzallag@bell.net
Web site
http://www.alainamzallag.com/
Page dedicated to this book on the website of the
Fondation littéraire Fleur de Lys
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