Ask the Author: Are We Born Bipolar?
Sometimes I think “What if I never took a psychotropic med in my life? Would I still be bipolar?” My mania was triggered by the antidepressant Prozac.
Conor Bezane is a music-meister who has written for MTV News, AOL, and VICE. He is a recovering bipolar addict who can be found digging through the crates at a local record store when he’s not attacking his keyboard, writing nonfiction. His first book, The Bipolar Addict, is available now on Amazon.
SoberHeroes: Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey, Jr. is at the top of his game. He’s the highest-paid actor not just in Hollywood but the world — he made $80 million last year, according to Forbes. And he’s sober, having kicked alcohol, cocaine, and heroin.
The Hidden Meaning Behind Semicolon Tattoos
The best tattoos are ones with hidden meanings, something that is thinly veiled but important to the person. Almost everyone has a dark past of some kind, especially those of us with bipolar or other psychiatric illnesses. What if you could symbolically put an end to that past? That’s what Project Semicolon is all about.
Bipolar Celebrities: Stephen Fry
He’s got more than 11 million Twitter followers, is the author of 10 books, and has taken on roles in The Hobbit films. He’s also played characters in V for Vendetta, and the Sherlock Holmes movies, among others. The outspoken, gay Fry was diagnosed at age 37 with Bipolar I disorder. And he talks about it at length in the media.
Ask The Author: BPD — Bipolar Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder
Are you bipolar or an addict looking for insight from a like-minded soul? Have a loved one suffering from bipolar or addiction and want some inside advice? While I’m not a doctor or medical expert, I can tell you about my experiences with this dual diagnosis and look to support others with replies. Note that…
The Loveable Mark Ruffalo in ‘Infinitely Polar Bear’
Quirky. Eccentric. Adorable. In Infinitely Polar Bear, the bipolar character Cam Stuart is a super-likable guy. Played by Mark Ruffalo, Cam is a fun-loving father in a family of four just trying to get by. Bipolar characters are few and far between in high-profile pop culture. There’s Pat, the bipolar football fanatic played by Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook, and Carrie Mathison, the bipolar CIA agent played by Claire Danes in the hit Showtime TV show Homeland. And that’s about it. Until now.
SoberHeroes: Macklemore
Whether it’s showing his support for same-sex marriage or talking candidly about his addiction, Macklemore is one of the most genuine rappers making hip-hop today. Macklemore’s 2012 Grammy-winning album with Ryan Lewis, The Heist, is chock full of references to his drinking days and the demons he fought while trying to get sober.
Mood Music: Nirvana — In Utero
Fits of rage. Depression. Mania. Addiction. Angst. These are the essential ingredients of In Utero, an album that foreshadows bipolar genius Kurt Cobain’s suicide.
Bipolar Geniuses: Lord Byron
“She walks in beauty like the night.” We’ve all heard that poem. It was written by Lord Byron, the 19th-century English poet, a man who also struggled with manic depression.
Hellblade: The First Video Game to Feature a Mentally Ill Character
The authenticity of the psychosis, depression and anxiety remains to be seen, but take a gander at these screenshots from the game, scheduled for release on PS4 and Microsoft Windows in 2016.
