As the father of a bipolar son who went through the terribly painful and enormously rewarding journey of saving my son from self-destruction due to mental illness (1/7)
I found the new movie “Four Good Days” to be an excellent portrayal of what it’s like for people in that position so I am passing it along for anyone who might find it useful. (2/7)
Because such struggles of parents trying to help their adult children successfully deal with mental illness, including addiction, are typically kept private, we don’t realize how common these struggles are. (3/7)
1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year and nearly half experience mental illness sometime in their lives. Because my son Paul and I have been open about our experiences, many people have sought our advice and it has been a joy to provide it. (4/7)
To convey the magic and the pain of bipolar disorder and how to get through it, he created his movie “Touched With Fire” (available on Amazon Prime) that has been recommended by numerous mental health organizations such as NAMI. (5/7)
If you are dealing with addiction you might find “Four Good Days” preferable and if you’re dealing with bipolar disorder you probably will prefer “Touched With Fire”. (6/7)
If you look for it, you will find the help, and if you struggle well, you will produce the best possible outcomes. There are many great organizations that provide great help. The National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) is the first one I suggest you turn to. (7/7)
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