And Then I Was Bipolar

"I read “And Then I Was Bipolar”, non-stop. I could not put it down. It’s a fascinating, very readable book. I’m amazed at the author’s ability to recall so many events in his life and relate them to the “skewed lens” of bipolar disease. The acceptance and acknowledgement of his actions are so very important. In addition to the person with bipolar disease, family members will also gain insight into this complex condition."

"A frank, personal, and insightful look at undiagnosed bipolar disease combined with the hope and achievable potential illuminated by diagnosis and treatment"

"I found this book to be an excellent read. This comes from someone who is not an avid book reader. It kept my attention and I was anxious to see what was going to happen next. Very interesting insight on mental illness. It is a story that I’m not going to forget anytime soon." 

"In his memoir, “And Then I was Bipolar,” Isaac Linden walks the reader through the circumstances and events in his life, including the genetics, traumatic experiences, and poor choices that he came to recognize as factors warning of, and contributing to, his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. He shares the cost of unrecognized symptoms, inadequate or inappropriate medications, and stressors that derailed the life he built as a physician, husband, and father. He boldly outlines the difficult path that he was required to take to find his sanity and his hope for the future. The author shares his experiences in order to help others affected by bipolar disorder of any form. He recognizes that getting appropriate professional help, the right medication, social support, and having a willingness to change are important to living with bipolar disorder in a healthy manner.  He asserts that being willing to change is the key to being able to change. The author’s story provides information to help others understand the development and impact of bipolar disorder, and most importantly hope for managing it."

"Isaac Linden’s book, “And then I was bipolar” documents one person’s journey from normalcy into the depths of a bipolar hell and his struggles to recover. In a brutally honest, first person testimony, Isaac recounts the life he had prior to bipolar and and the setbacks and disappointments that led to his traumatic episode. He also discusses the painstaking process of putting his life back together.

Part case study and part self-help manual, this book talks about the signs of bipolar that both the person and his loved ones need to recognize and take action.

For the uninitiated, it is a quintessential example that bipolar is a mental illness and not a symptom to be taken lightly. Often it needs to be treated with a combination of therapy and drugs to allow the patient a life resembling normalcy.. And this treatment, may go on for the rest of the persons life, being constantly monitored and tweaked. The book is well written, fast-paced and a bit of humor, when the moment allows. I strongly recommend this book as a primer for all to read about bipolar."

"The author hits the target with his ability to describe and immerse the reader in a real-life tale of bipolar disorder, and its effects and results it has on the family. Uniquely, he also offers hope for those struggling to understand and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Few books exhibit this type of raw realness regarding owning one’s actions relating to mental illness and the pain loved one’s experience. Although there are moments of humor sprinkled throughout, as a reader, one is able to understand first-hand what a person suffering with bipolar illness experiences, as well as how to identify the signs. Behavior makes sense context and Isaac has done an outstanding job at setting the scene, describing the characters and letting the plot unfold. 

I recommend this book to anyone struggling with bipolar disorder as well as their families and loved ones in hopes of understanding the effects of the disease. The straightforward storytelling is refreshing and relatable to all who read it."

And Then I Was Bipolar: Reflections On Viewing Life Through A Skewed Lens provides its readers an in-depth look into the world of bipolar disorder through the path and pitfalls of the author's history. What it also provides is a remarkable story of hope, recovery, and forgiveness. Isaac focuses on themes of historical and personal trauma and its effects on an individual, focusing on initial warning signs of mental health issues and ultimately the tragic consequences that can occur not only to an individual, but also to a family. As an experienced mental health professional who has worked with clients and families struggling with mental illness, I found this book refreshing in its candor, honest in its assessment, and moving in its delivery. A definite recommendation, a solid read and motivational story that everyone should hear.

A captivating story that details how bipolar disease spares no one when it strikes, while at the same time providing hope for successful management of symptoms and promise for the future.