FROM EMT TO PATIENT: A FIRSTHAND JOURNEY THROUGH PSYCHOSIS At 19, I knew how to respond to psychiatric emergencies as an EMT. What I never expected was to experience one myself. This raw, unflinching memoir chronicles my unexpected descent into psychosis—from the isolation of graveyard shifts to the disorienting conviction I was training for special forces. With startling clarity, I detail the moment reality began to slip and the surreal experience of being on the other side of the stretcher during my own 5150 psychiatric hold. But this isn't just my story. Interwoven with my personal narrative are evidence-based insights for families trying to understand and support loved ones experiencing psychosis. Drawing from leading research and my own journey to recovery, this book offers: Clear explanations of what psychosis feels like from the inside Recognition of early warning signs that families often miss Practical, compassionate strategies for supporting someone during a psychotic episode Resources for crisis intervention and long-term recovery Hope that recovery is possible with proper treatment and support Written for both those who have experienced psychosis and the families who stand beside them, this book transforms a frightening experience into a roadmap for understanding, empathy, and healing. Some journeys choose us. What matters is who walks beside us and the wisdom we gather along the way.