Able Quote by Carrie Fisher
“If you're manic-depressive and you're functioning in this world and doing it all well, I think, wow, you should be proud of being able to say, this is what I'm getting through right now.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Vanity Fair, Carrie Fisher, 1999
Fisher celebrates managing bipolar disorder while thriving, urging pride in personal resilience.
In simple terms: Pride in coping with mental illness.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and celebrate personal resilience.
Themes
mental health
pride
resilience
Mood
candid
empowering
Type
motivational
personal
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- creative work
Key Concepts
bipolar disorder
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define personal success?
- What supports help you thrive?
A Different Perspective
Stigma may still hinder openness.
