Author Description

In 2007, James tried to take his life, and his diagnosis became Bipolar One, forever changing his life. The Bipolar Writer: A Memoir is a look at how a mental illness diagnosis can forever change a life. The book tackles real-life subjects like suicide, self-harm, the masks we wear in mental illness, depression, anxiety, and so much more. James will take you through the trials of living with a mental illness while showing that it is possible to find your life amid the chaos of mental illness. James shares his experiences, some poetry, and offers advice that can help anyone who has a diagnosis. This book is for those living with a mental illness, and for those non-mental health people living with a family member struggling with a mental illness. Lastly, James offers hope for all those fighting to get better through getting to the recovery stage of mental illness. Mental illness can be forever, but James gives you the confidence that you can live with a disease like Bipolar 1. You can take any chapter and read it out of order, or read it cover to cover and still find something that will help you on your mental health journey.