Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Logan
Hi Mark, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I got sober from drugs and alcohol at age 27 and was arrested in a bank wearing only a black leather jockstrap and a pink Easter bonnet. I was committed to a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
I wrote a book two years ago about living with manic depression called “Hard Pill To Swallow: My Manic Memoir” available on Amazon and Audible.
I’m currently writing the screenplay for the silver screen.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Accepting a diagnosis of manic depression was a struggle. And it’s a struggle to stay on bipolar mediations that have side effects. Relapsing on drugs and alcohol led to homelessness but I now have permanent housing.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I have always enjoyed writing and writing my memoir just made sense to create conversations and to get the word out. I’m not just known for attempting to rob a bank. (twice)
Back cover of my memoir…
From chaos and despair to a beacon of hope…Imagine being in the throes of manic depression, struggling to stay sober from drugs and alcohol, and the shocking responses you receive in your dire moments. That is the world explored in Mark Logan’s memoir, Hard Pill to Swallow: My Manic Memoir. Mark brings a unique, raw perspective from his personal experiences. He invites you into his world – one that navigates diagnosis, stigma, acceptance, and misunderstanding of bipolar disorder. His journey weaves through 12-step meetings, self-help support groups, emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, jails, and even prison. He takes you along with him as he faces the rejection of frightened friends and embraces the support of those who stand by him. It’s a compelling exploration that promises to keep you reading until the final page. As you turn these pages, you will catch intimate glimpses of how manic depression or bipolar disorder affects not only those diagnosed but the entire support structure around them. You’ll find inspiration and hope that our fractured mental health system still holds opportunities for healing and unearthing resilience. In Hard Pill to Swallow, Logan carries you through his struggles with his identity as a bisexual man coming to terms with addiction while simultaneously battling bipolar disorder. Rather than just a memoir, it is a testament to the indomitable of human spirit navigating the complexities of life. Hard Pill to Swallow: My Manic Memoir will inspire you, and open your eyes to a side of mental health rarely examined in such authentic depths. Mark Logan’s compelling journey is a must-read for anyone who seeks a better understanding of mental health, addiction and recovery.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Being of service and helping others brings me happiness. Having forty years of lived experience with the mental health system, I have a lot to offer those who are struggling in silence.
Pricing:
- $20 paperback or audible book on Amazon
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