Emma: In The Priory with catatonia (not the band)

Emma is a YA author who writes under the name E. L. Norry. 

 

She was born in Cardiff, grew up in care, was sent to boarding school to Devon, and eventually moved to London. 

 

Emma was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a manic episode that started during a visit to New York’s Ground Zero, the site of 9/11.

 

Her illness manifested itself in visual and aural hallucinations and mania.  When she arrived home she was sectioned, first in an NHS ward, then in the Priory, a famous private rehab clinic in the UK.  

You can find Emma on twitter @elnorry_writer 

As ever, if you have a story to share, pop me an email at myshittherapist at gmail.com 

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