by hibathu naseer
It is absolutely terrifying the kind of deep suffering that people who seem happier can hide within themselves. – nikita gill
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Bipolar disorder is a common mental illness that nearly one percent of the population suffers from. A silent attacker, bipolar disorder mentally disables a person and negatively influences all aspects of a person’s life. Bipolar day is celebrated on March 30. On this day, let’s raise awareness and end the stigma around this disease.
here are 7 fiction books with bipolar characters.
1. all the bright places by jennifer niven
This young adult novel is more than just a teenage love story. It’s about how a girl discovers the meaning of life from a boy who wants to die. All the Bright Places is one of the most innovative books in mental health fiction, spreading awareness of this sensitive topic. Violet suffers from depression and becomes attached to Finch, who battles her bipolar demons. This intense and gripping novel gives the reader insight into the complex mind of mentally ill teenagers. Jennifer Niven brings a new level to contemporary romantic fiction.
2. odes to lithium by shira erlichman
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In this book full of compassion and humor, the author writes love poems with lithium, her medication for bipolar disorder. this collection of poems brilliantly demolishes the stigma against mental illness. Odes to Lithium is a very relatable book for anyone who has dealt with bipolar or any other mental illness.
3. matthew quick’s silver linings playbook
This is a quirky story of two mentally ill people, Pat and Charlie, who fall in love and the events that follow. a fun and enjoyable read, it also stays true to the seriousness of its subject matter. In this charming novel, Matthew Quick takes us on a journey inside Pat’s mind, showing us the world from his strange but endearing perspective. the movie adaptation is definitely worth watching!
4. too bright to hear too loud to see by juliann garey
The manic phase of bipolar disorder is difficult to express, let alone translate it into the literature. In Too Bright To Hear Too Loud To See, Garey presents a great example of manic literature. This is the story of Greyson Todd, who keeps his bipolar disorder hidden from him for 20 years and how it finally leads him on a mania-induced world trip, leaving his family behind. The entire narration is told by Garey during the time it takes him to undergo twelve consecutive electroshock treatments in a psychiatric ward. The author takes us through Greyson’s broken heart, restless mind, and anguished soul. this is the kind of book that will surprise you!
5. juliet the maniac by juliet scum
In this autobiographical novel, Juliet Scoria writes about her real-life experiences battling bipolar disorder as a teenager. A bright student at school, Juliet suddenly spirals into depression and mania and finds her life falling apart. this story is about how she finds the courage and strength to overcome all adversities.
6. when we collided with emery lord
emery lord’s contemporary romance, when we collided, follows a teenage artist struggling with bipolar disorder. This heartfelt and emotional story follows two teenagers who “collide” at the right time and place, just when they need someone who understands the struggle they’re going through. It has characters that will earn our love and a lovable story that is worth remembering. you will be surprised what it is to be young and suffer from mental illness. the author writes vividly about forces beyond the control of the human mind. this is definitely one of the best fiction books about bipolar disorder!
7. shelter in place by alexander maksik
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Bipolar disorder is an inherited disease. this means that people with bipolar disorder have a high chance of passing it on to their children. Shelter in Place is a coming-of-age novel about a family dealing with the hereditary nature of mental illness. Set in the 1990s, the book follows the story of 21-year-old Joe, whose life is thrown into chaos when she begins displaying symptoms of bipolar disorder. his future is at stake and it challenges both him and his family. maksik writes from the heart to offer some of the most beautiful descriptions of the ups and downs of the disease. you will be able to feel the soaring highs and lows of mania and the numb darkness of depression. Shelter in Place is a spirited yet tender story.
there are many who struggle with the demons of invisible diseases and are reluctant to seek help because of all the stigma. the least we can do is be aware of it and spread as much awareness as we can. many writers have done a good job of expressing this through literature.
-hibathu naseer
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