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In light of the release of Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher’s new memoir, Newsweek published excerpts of an interview with the actress/script doctor/bipolar disorder spokeswoman late last week.

Especially of interest is Fisher’s answer when interviewer Ramin Setoodeh asks her about her decision to advocate for bipolar disorder awareness. Fisher tosses in a few intriguing exchanges between herself and her doctors, but really sounds the horns when she calls out insurance companies and their mental health coverage - or, lack thereof.

You know, I think I really like Carrie Fisher.

And no, no, I haven’t read the memoir yet. I haven’t read much of anything lately (that I’d admit to, anyway). But, if you’re interested in reading reviews of Wishful Drinking, check out:


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“Why Carrie Fisher Became A Spokeswoman For Bipolar Disorder”

Carrier Fisher always gives the most interesting interviews. I’m not surprised she decided to support mental health issues.

@ Denise - Thanks for chiming in. So far, the ones I’ve read have definitely been interesting. I also like how candid and frank she is - it’s refreshing.

She has Bipolar 1 quite severely. Lately I’ve heard her talking on TV about the electric shock she chose to have in place of some meds. Unconscionable. Still, she’s a powerful voice and makes sense most the time I hear her talk. She can do a lot to dispel the stigma associated with Bipolar 1.

@ Damien - I hope to get my hands on her new memoir in the near future. It seems like it will be a very interesting read.

I agree that celebs can do a lot against stigmatisation. Many famous people suffered from bipolar disorder: Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Kurt Cobain, … It’s good to have also more recent examples.

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