6/23/2023 0 Comments Marbles forneyShe then starts paying more attention to her moods, and the genetic links from her mother’s side of the family. Her journey starts when she is diagnosed with bipolar disorder just before her thirtieth birthday. In her book, she covers the idea of how creativity is linked to bipolar disorder (in its manic and depressive form), and how she found company in other artists, writers and poets who also suffered from mood disorders. Ellen Forney’s graphic novel ‘Marbles’ shows her candid journey as an artist suffering from bipolar disorder. The impact of mood disorders on people varies by person, and the desire to feel less alone in one’s journey of dealing with mood disorders is strong. Ellen has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. A book review by Anuradha Sridhar of artist Ellen Forney's graphic novel - Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me.
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