I have not personally but I have a friend who has just recently released his second book about his experiences having bipolar 1. His name is Mark T Green and he's on amazon. Maybe check that out and see if it helps you find a direction. Hope this helps!

Yes,I have.I love to write cause have a great imagination.I can do whatever I wanna in my head.If I haf a decent english(I'm brazilian),I'd definetely write many different stories that no one's evet seen and publish them all.Become famous and millionaire.Yeah I think I'm that good.But that's a dream I leave behind.You just reminded me that I need to start writing again.Thank you!

Ps:Apps are bad.Don't use them.Use your imagination.Think of how you wish your life was and how happy you'd be if all your dream came true.Write a story about it or create your own stuff.

It's easier watching movies,reading books to get inspiration.Good luck! =]

And the only reason why I refuse to write in Portuguese is because I hate my origin.

I've written several novels, and I have an acquaintance who's in the process of publishing her second book on recovering from agoraphobia. Unless you're an expert with degrees and a super résumé, most self-help or recovery books are self-published or print-on-demand.

I absolutely agree about not using apps or writing software. What helped me the most when I started was having another writer with whom I could talk & critique each other's work.

I also found a local writers group with many published writers in it, and that was great support. I even had one member recommend me to his agent. Libraries and colleges often have or know of writers clubs.

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I have. I'm not published. I would love to be, but I'm terrified of rejection. Maybe one day. I have not written books specially about *my* experience with mental illness, but the metaphors are quite clear. The one I am working on currently is, essentially, a big, giant, metaphor for depression. The first book I actually finished was written when I was falling into my first depressive episode, and reading it now, I can see where it was heavily influenced by that.

I love the idea of critique. I used to have a writer with whom I did the same thing. I isolated myself so lost her, but I still have my online friend critique and my mom. They're the only ones who are 100% honest (yes, my mom will tell me if something is badly written she's not the sugar coating type mother lol). I don't like the idea of apps. And don't bother with those tip books. Every writer has to find their own style. Sometimes, this involves borrowing from others. But 'rule books' for writing are just ridiculous. I bought one once that said not to ever use anything other than asked and said (no exclaimed, no cried out, nothing). Sounds nice in theory. Usually flows better. But sometimes that "he cried", also, helps it flow just the same. Just do what feels right to you. (I realize that's a tip, so kind of contradictory... )

Also, don't stress about where you start. Sometimes, I start at the beginning. Sometimes, the middle comes first. Other times, the end. Those rules about where to start you learn in school... I always throw them out the window. I write as it comes to me.