Bipolar Demons

Mental illness and substance abuse is more common than most people think.  Depression and anxiety are moods that affect and interfere with daily functions.  When a major depressive episode occurs, one can swing right into a manic episode.  During the episode they turn to drugs and alcohol.  Bipolar is like living with millions of demons inside of you.

This photo goes to show how a person with bipolar endures life.  A young man standing with two demons inside him trying to come out through his skin.  At the same time he is hugging his own body as if he is trying to protect and comfort them.  

The protection is clearly understood.  During a manic episode, one feels as if they cannot control themselves and thoughts of suicide may occur, so he holds his body hoping the demons will not come out, also hopes and waits for his episode to pass.  The image shows how the use of drugs takes control of the body.  The man is so skinny that you can see his bones of his spine and is also able to wrap his arms around his body.

The designers of this photo wanted to show the bipolar population that during the extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder can damage personal relationships and disrupt your daily life. Understanding the signs and symptoms and finding professional help are the first steps to feeling better, but it is also important to surround yourself with people you can count on and will be there for you on the good and bad.