Erin Lorensen Shares Her Story About Bipolar Disorder - This Is My Brave Boise 2017

"This Is My Brave - the Show" - February 2017 Boise performance - bringing mental illness and mental health issues into the spotlight through creative expression live on stage. {thisismybrave.org} In this video, show Producer Erin Lorensen presents her piece from our Boise show.
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February 18, 2017
Boise State University Special Events Center - Boise, ID
Produced by: Erin Lorensen, Kristen Johnson, and Jessica Wyman
Videography by Inward Pictures {www.inward.pictures/}
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[@williamglenney2568]

Great speech, and very moving. I also have Bi Polar Disorder. I have a great support team between professionals and peer support. As well, I have my daily meds that I have to take. God Bless You for your advocacy, and for sharing your story.

[@BingBangBooKangarooStudios]

Thank you so much for sharing.
I have type one bipolar disorder and am currently enduring morbid depression. I feel so bad for my family but am unable to talk myself out of this crippling disability. We have meds that keep the mania in control but the depression controls me and nothing helps.