Author Description

In this candid memoir, Brian Talarczyk delves into his harrowing journey with bipolar disorder-a legacy he unknowingly inherited until his father's sudden death in 2001. With vulnerability and humor, Brian recounts the soaring highs and crushing lows of his experience, from manic episodes and terrifying psychosis that led to his stay at the Yale New Haven Psychiatric Facility, to the profound depression that nearly claimed his life. I Am Not Bipolar is a raw and compelling account of a man's battle with mental illness, the lessons learned, and his resolve to break the silence surrounding mental health. Beyond his personal story, Brian sheds light on his family's history with mental illness, including the trials of his Uncle Danny, who struggled with bipolar disorder for much of his life. Through this memoir, Brian aims to help reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage others to seek support.