Love this... I'm a writer too, also with a history of mania and episodes of psychosis (though much better managed and even-keely now) and this REALLY strikes a chord. I've been attempting to write a screenplay about my experiences with psychosis and mania, but I've had to abandon the project, because writing about it all sends me straight back there again! It's far too tantalising to let the brakes off.
Thank you for this, Chris. Isn't it curious how we are desperate to talk about it but struggle to find a safe way to do so. I hope you can get back to it at some point that feels safe for you.
Love this... I'm a writer too, also with a history of mania and episodes of psychosis (though much better managed and even-keely now) and this REALLY strikes a chord. I've been attempting to write a screenplay about my experiences with psychosis and mania, but I've had to abandon the project, because writing about it all sends me straight back there again! It's far too tantalising to let the brakes off.
Thank you for this, Chris. Isn't it curious how we are desperate to talk about it but struggle to find a safe way to do so. I hope you can get back to it at some point that feels safe for you.