Electroboy
Andy Behrman is the author of “Electroboy,” the fast-paced, compelling story of his life with bipolar disorder (manic depression). He is also a regular visitor to this site and frequent contributor of content. Found here are interviews with this author and reviews of his work.
Interview with Terri Cheney, Author of "Manic"
Andy Behrman, author of the bipolar blockbuster "Electroboy," interviews Terri Cheney, author of "Manic," which may become the next bipolar bestseller. "Manic" is getting rave reviews from both professional reviewers and the general public. In this section: eating problems, electroconvulsive therapy, and telling others she has bipolar disorder.
Andy Behrman, author of the bipolar blockbuster "Electroboy," interviews Terri Cheney, author of "Manic," which may become the next bipolar bestseller. "Manic" is getting rave reviews from both professional reviewers and the general public. In this section: eating problems, electroconvulsive therapy, and telling others she has bipolar disorder.
Living Mania-Free
Andy Behrman, author of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania, had lived in a mostly-manic state for years. After treatment began to work, he had to cope with living without the mania of his bipolar disorder. He tells the steps he took to combat his concerns and fears, and about the results of his efforts.
Andy Behrman, author of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania, had lived in a mostly-manic state for years. After treatment began to work, he had to cope with living without the mania of his bipolar disorder. He tells the steps he took to combat his concerns and fears, and about the results of his efforts.
Excerpt from "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania"
In this excerpt from Andy Behrman's best-selling autobiography 'Electroboy,' the author describes bipolar mania in vivid, understandable terms.
In this excerpt from Andy Behrman's best-selling autobiography 'Electroboy,' the author describes bipolar mania in vivid, understandable terms.
Electroboy
In this article, which predates the publication of Andy Behrman's best-selling book Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania by a couple of years, Andy tells about the reasons why he underwent a year-long course of electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - also known as shock treatments, for manic depression - and what was both good and bad in the results.
In this article, which predates the publication of Andy Behrman's best-selling book Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania by a couple of years, Andy tells about the reasons why he underwent a year-long course of electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - also known as shock treatments, for manic depression - and what was both good and bad in the results.
"Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania" by Andy Behrman
A preview of Andy Behrman's book - 'Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania'.
A preview of Andy Behrman's book - 'Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania'.
Andy Behrman on "Electroboy," The Movie
The news is out that Tobey Maguire will produce and perhaps star in the movie based on Andy Behrman's best-selling novel 'Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania' - and here Andy gives his first interview following the announcement to About Bipolar Disorder.
The news is out that Tobey Maguire will produce and perhaps star in the movie based on Andy Behrman's best-selling novel 'Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania' - and here Andy gives his first interview following the announcement to About Bipolar Disorder.
About Andy Behrman, Author of "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania"
Andy Behrman is the author of "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania," a chronicle of his battle with bipolar disorder and his experience with electroconvulsive therapy. His story is being made into a major motion picture with Tobey Maguire.
Andy Behrman is the author of "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania," a chronicle of his battle with bipolar disorder and his experience with electroconvulsive therapy. His story is being made into a major motion picture with Tobey Maguire.
Anderson Cooper of CNN Interviews Andy Behrman - Overview of Bipolar Disorder
In the wake of the shooting of a man with bipolar disorder at Miami International Airport on December 7, 2005, CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke with Andy Behrman and Dr. Drew Pinsky on the subject of manic depression. Here is a transcript of the interview, which covered the topics of mania, hypomania, hallucinations, depression, suicide, medication and more. An excellent resource for beginners learning about bipolar disorder or those who need others to learn about the illness.
In the wake of the shooting of a man with bipolar disorder at Miami International Airport on December 7, 2005, CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke with Andy Behrman and Dr. Drew Pinsky on the subject of manic depression. Here is a transcript of the interview, which covered the topics of mania, hypomania, hallucinations, depression, suicide, medication and more. An excellent resource for beginners learning about bipolar disorder or those who need others to learn about the illness.
Andy Behrman on Electroboy, The Movie
The news is out that Tobey Maguire will produce and perhaps star in the movie based on Andy Behrman's best-selling novel Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania - and here Andy gives his first interview following the announcement to About Bipolar Disorder's Community Coordinator Erica with a little help from Guide Marcia.
The news is out that Tobey Maguire will produce and perhaps star in the movie based on Andy Behrman's best-selling novel Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania - and here Andy gives his first interview following the announcement to About Bipolar Disorder's Community Coordinator Erica with a little help from Guide Marcia.
Breaking the Chains of a Bipolar Mentality
Author Karen Renken describes her bipolar disorder as being like drowning and her discovery of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania by Andy Behrman like being thrown a lifeline. Even after over 25 years of treatment, one person made a profound difference in Karen's search for better mental health.
Author Karen Renken describes her bipolar disorder as being like drowning and her discovery of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania by Andy Behrman like being thrown a lifeline. Even after over 25 years of treatment, one person made a profound difference in Karen's search for better mental health.
Electroboy Looks Back: The Ten-Year Anniversary of My Diagnosis with Bipolar Disorder
It has been ten years since a doctor finally gave me the right diagnosis - not depression, but manic depression or bipolar disorder. Through the hunt for medications, electroshock therapy, side effects and fear, I have survived and come out stronger on the other side. Now I want my experience to help others cope with bipolar illness.
It has been ten years since a doctor finally gave me the right diagnosis - not depression, but manic depression or bipolar disorder. Through the hunt for medications, electroshock therapy, side effects and fear, I have survived and come out stronger on the other side. Now I want my experience to help others cope with bipolar illness.
Electroboy Meets Dr. Fraud - Choosing the Right Therapist Can Take Effort
Before I was diagnosed with manic depression in 1993, I had already seen eight different psychiatrists, but none of them could figure out what was going on inside my head. And, the problem with getting the wrong diagnoses was getting the wrong treatments.
Before I was diagnosed with manic depression in 1993, I had already seen eight different psychiatrists, but none of them could figure out what was going on inside my head. And, the problem with getting the wrong diagnoses was getting the wrong treatments.
Electroboy Escapes Death and Ponders Mental and Physical Disabilities
One minute I am crossing the street. The next I am flat on my back asking strangers to pray that I will live. I have spent my entire adult life dealing with a mental illness but have never before been physically injured. The experiences forces me to think about disability in a completely different way. Page 1.
One minute I am crossing the street. The next I am flat on my back asking strangers to pray that I will live. I have spent my entire adult life dealing with a mental illness but have never before been physically injured. The experiences forces me to think about disability in a completely different way. Page 1.
On the Rocks with a Twist of Lime
There have been so many times, in sessions with my psychiatrist, that I've wondered, "Hey, why not throw in a twist of lime; I'm on every other possible medication in the pharmacy or, for that matter, on the entire planet." Psychopharmacology is a science of trial and error. It takes quite a few attempts to find the right combination of meds.
There have been so many times, in sessions with my psychiatrist, that I've wondered, "Hey, why not throw in a twist of lime; I'm on every other possible medication in the pharmacy or, for that matter, on the entire planet." Psychopharmacology is a science of trial and error. It takes quite a few attempts to find the right combination of meds.
Living Mania-Free
Andy Behrman, author of Electroboy, talks about life after stabilization - living with the "loss" of mania.
Andy Behrman, author of Electroboy, talks about life after stabilization - living with the "loss" of mania.
One Year Later - Keeping Tabs on Electroboy
Guest contributor Carrie Crockett gives us an exclusive interview with Electroboy author Andy Behrman.
Guest contributor Carrie Crockett gives us an exclusive interview with Electroboy author Andy Behrman.
Preview of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania
About Bipolar Disorder published this Andy Behrman's guest article, "Electroboy," in 2001. Now he has expanded his scope into a biography that has the critics applauding. Here's a preview.
About Bipolar Disorder published this Andy Behrman's guest article, "Electroboy," in 2001. Now he has expanded his scope into a biography that has the critics applauding. Here's a preview.
Electroboy Website
Andy Behrman, the author of “Electroboy”, has made it his mission to share his own experiences with bipolar disorder, to erase the stigma of mental illness, and to give people hope about recovery. To that end, he has developed a website packed full of resources.
Andy Behrman, the author of “Electroboy”, has made it his mission to share his own experiences with bipolar disorder, to erase the stigma of mental illness, and to give people hope about recovery. To that end, he has developed a website packed full of resources.
Andy Behrman Interview with Zulkey
Today I chat with the author of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania, Andy Berhman's account of sex, drugs, art forgeries, manic depression and electroshock treatment.
Today I chat with the author of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania, Andy Berhman's account of sex, drugs, art forgeries, manic depression and electroshock treatment.