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Carrie Fisher & MI
CARRIE FISHER & BIPOLAR DISORDER<br>When Carrie Fisher passed away at age 60 (2016), she left behind a legacy of being one of the first and most vocal Hollywood celebrities and actors to speak openly about mental illness. Specifically, Fisher battled bipolar disorder and addiction throughout most of her life, but never was shy speaking about these demons, all the while never letting herself be solely defined by them. So while most of the world will remember her as Princess Leia — the fierce, independent heroine in the original Star Wars movies — many people will remember her for her ability to give dignity to those living with a debilitating silent disease — mental illness. As a champion for people with bipolar disorder, and addiction, we remember her today along with millions of others.
Carrier Fisher, died at her home the morning after suffering a heart attack on a flight back back home to Los Angeles from London on Friday. She was the daughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, but is best known for her starring role in the science-fiction movie, Star Wars, released in 1977 (as well as its two follow-on sequels).
Although first diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 24, she didn’t come to accept the diagnosis until five years later. She blames her denial on her battles at the time with addiction (mainly coc#ne throughout the early 1980s).
Given her popular presence on Twitter, it only seems fitting to turn to Twitter to get a glimpse of how well-loved she was — and how much she will be missed. The outpouring of well wishers on Twitter today has been overwhelming, and a tribute to the impact she’s had in helping defeat the discrimination and prejudice that comes with acknowledging one’s battle with a mental illness.
SOME TWITTER TRIBUTES:
#We loved Carrie Fisher and her strong, independent stance and outspokenness when it came to her life and how she dealt with addiction and bipolar disorder (keeping in mind she never thought her condition defined her). She will forever remain an important star in the ongoing battle to help people understand that mental illness is a condition just like any physical disease, so it’s not one to belittle, make fun of, or discriminate against. Perhaps she said it best in her book 'Wishful Drinking': “One of the things that baffles me […] is how there can be so much lingering stigma with regards to mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder. In my opinion, living with manic depression takes a tremendous amount of balls. Not unlike a tour of Afghanistan (though the bombs and bullets, in this case, come from the inside). At times, being bipolar can be an all-consuming challenge, requiring a lot of stamina and even more courage, so if you’re living with this illness and functioning at all, it’s something to be proud of, not ashamed of. They should issue medals along with the steady stream of medication.
Here’s to you Carrie! May you rest in peace.
#CarrieFisher taught me that bipolar disorder is a legitimate chemical setback that is worth battling & that the pain is temporary.
# Carrie Fisher explaining what 'bipolar' means to a little boy at comic :
"Its kind of like a virus in the brain. It makes you go very fast or very sad. Or both, there are fun days. So judgement isn't one of my big good things. But I have a good voice and can write well. I'm not a good bicycle rider. Just Luke everyone else, only louder and faster and sleep more"
#Carrie Fisher was someone who inspired me to be more open about my bipolar. Her legacy continues on in my story as I continue sharing it.
#As someone who suffers from bipolar disorder, Carrie Fisher helped me through so much and showed me how to love & accept myself. RIP Carrie.
#Thank you Carrie Fisher for helping millions of people to speak honestly and openly about mental illness.
#Carrie Fisher taught me that it was ok to be bipolar. That it doesn't make you weird or unlovable or just "other." She will be .
#Carrie Fisher will always be remembered as Princess Leia. But she deserves to be remembered for her passionate mental health advocacy, too.
Carrier Fisher, died at her home the morning after suffering a heart attack on a flight back back home to Los Angeles from London on Friday. She was the daughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, but is best known for her starring role in the science-fiction movie, Star Wars, released in 1977 (as well as its two follow-on sequels).
Although first diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 24, she didn’t come to accept the diagnosis until five years later. She blames her denial on her battles at the time with addiction (mainly coc#ne throughout the early 1980s).
Given her popular presence on Twitter, it only seems fitting to turn to Twitter to get a glimpse of how well-loved she was — and how much she will be missed. The outpouring of well wishers on Twitter today has been overwhelming, and a tribute to the impact she’s had in helping defeat the discrimination and prejudice that comes with acknowledging one’s battle with a mental illness.
SOME TWITTER TRIBUTES:
#We loved Carrie Fisher and her strong, independent stance and outspokenness when it came to her life and how she dealt with addiction and bipolar disorder (keeping in mind she never thought her condition defined her). She will forever remain an important star in the ongoing battle to help people understand that mental illness is a condition just like any physical disease, so it’s not one to belittle, make fun of, or discriminate against. Perhaps she said it best in her book 'Wishful Drinking': “One of the things that baffles me […] is how there can be so much lingering stigma with regards to mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder. In my opinion, living with manic depression takes a tremendous amount of balls. Not unlike a tour of Afghanistan (though the bombs and bullets, in this case, come from the inside). At times, being bipolar can be an all-consuming challenge, requiring a lot of stamina and even more courage, so if you’re living with this illness and functioning at all, it’s something to be proud of, not ashamed of. They should issue medals along with the steady stream of medication.
Here’s to you Carrie! May you rest in peace.
#CarrieFisher taught me that bipolar disorder is a legitimate chemical setback that is worth battling & that the pain is temporary.
# Carrie Fisher explaining what 'bipolar' means to a little boy at comic :
"Its kind of like a virus in the brain. It makes you go very fast or very sad. Or both, there are fun days. So judgement isn't one of my big good things. But I have a good voice and can write well. I'm not a good bicycle rider. Just Luke everyone else, only louder and faster and sleep more"
#Carrie Fisher was someone who inspired me to be more open about my bipolar. Her legacy continues on in my story as I continue sharing it.
#As someone who suffers from bipolar disorder, Carrie Fisher helped me through so much and showed me how to love & accept myself. RIP Carrie.
#Thank you Carrie Fisher for helping millions of people to speak honestly and openly about mental illness.
#Carrie Fisher taught me that it was ok to be bipolar. That it doesn't make you weird or unlovable or just "other." She will be .
#Carrie Fisher will always be remembered as Princess Leia. But she deserves to be remembered for her passionate mental health advocacy, too.
