A film that mirrored my own life as a fellow Bipolar sufferer.

Rating: 9/10 (26 December 2013)

Silver Linings Playbook I watched over the 2013 Christmas holiday period with my Dad, Mum and Brother at home on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK. What can I say about this film, as a 37 year old sufferer of Bipolar Disorder, Type 1? (There are several different varieties of the condition, as it's very complex to diagnose and treat):
Really EXCELLENT, ENGAGING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING stuff! This film made me laugh and made me cry. I really loved it and the main character in the film playing 'Mr. Bipolar', mirrors my own experiences wonderfully!
Thank-you to all the cast and crew for such a great film, which I hope will break down the stigma, misunderstanding and suffering that still surrounds the condition. As a mental health activist and a person who is 'together and well' now after a rather rocky, yet deeply insightful roller-coaster ride, thank-you for such a great movie! I really do recommend it to fellow film-goers and especially Bipolars. Enjoy! :)