Been under treatment for PTSD and bipolar since 1992. I’m not ashamed of my illness. I’ve been shunned by many and I feel for those shunned, too.

If you're selfish enough to kill yourself write your suicide note on the back of your will

My psychiatrist said I had charisma so at least I'm certified

I've accepted the fact I have mental illness but when my imaginary friends start calling me crazy that's where I draw the line

you'll never see my books on Vanity Fair I'm not the type of author they would want there

I'm not the kind of person who likes to shout out my personal issues from the rooftops, but with my bipolar becoming public, I hope fellow sufferers will know it's completely controllable. I hope I can help remove any stigma attached to it, and that those who don't have it under control will seek help with all that is available to treat it.