A. Grieme is a radio host and author of H.O.L.D F.A.S.T - Ride Out Parenting With Bipolar Disorder, 2020, Paging Dr. Freedman, 2019, "Dear Prudence" 2009 (the inspiration behind Paging Dr. Freedman) and Motherhood Made ME Get Over MYSELF:  A Metamorphosis, 2014.  Grieme chooses writing, coaching teaching and radio as her creative, cathartic mediums to help others.

"In my humble experience, mental illness is as real as a broken bone, and must be treated as such.  Although slowly evolving, psychiatry is STILL archaic.  Psychiatric bandages in pill form are only the tip of the iceberg for a person who is struggling.  Simply tranquilizing or quieting the erratic behavior inherent in mentally-ill minds with psycho meds... is NOT the solution.  A psychiatrist should NOT be a revolving door that hands out scripts like candy.  A psychiatrist should BE all-encompassing compassion, and treat the whole individual.  As a survivor, it is my mission to create awareness, understanding and hope through my words and my H.O.L.D F.A.S.T Method." 

A. Grieme's harrowing experience with bipolar disorder allows her the opportunity to help, not hide from the often stigmatized mental illness.  Her brutal honesty is a testament to the importance of transparency to create awareness and understanding.

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