Podcast Episode Show Notes: "Major General Gregg F. Martin"

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  Major General Gregg F. Martin, PhD, US Army veteran, combat veteran, bipolar disorder survivor, and advocate.
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  Extensive military background with notable achievements and command positions.
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  Major General Martin retired due to a state of full-blown mania, exacerbated by bipolar disorder, which had been undiagnosed and untreated for over a decade.
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  His dismissal from National Defense University marked the climax of a 10-year struggle with bipolar disorder triggered during the Iraq War.

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  Despite seeking medical evaluation multiple times, he received misdiagnoses and was deemed fit for duty, leading to spiraling depression and psychosis.
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  Proper diagnosis of bipolar disorder type one and psychosis came after severe depression episodes in 2014.

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  Major General Martin's manic episodes went unnoticed or were attributed to high performance during his military career, but erratic behavior was observed closer to his retirement.
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  His wife noticed gradual changes in behavior over the years but didn't associate them with mental illness until the situation escalated in 2014.

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  Major General Martin's positive experience with inpatient psychiatric care at the VA followed ineffective treatment from military and civilian providers.
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  A thorough assessment at the VA led to the proper diagnosis and treatment plan, including inpatient care.
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  Major General Martin's book, 'Bipolar General,' aims to save lives, foster recovery, support bipolar survivors, and combat the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness.