Consistently Inconsistent: The Basics of Bipolar is a book by Katy More. She bravely shares her personal journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder, a condition marked by extreme manic and depressive episodes. Through her candid stories, you’ll discover the challenges and nuances of living with Bipolar Disorder, not only from the author’s perspective but also through the eyes of her husband and daughter.

Consistently Inconsistent aims to shed light on the different types of Bipolar, the realities of navigating the condition, and the stigma attached to mental illness in society. With raw honesty, Katy tackles the misconceptions surrounding Bipolar, revealing how it affects relationships, work, and daily life. You’ll also gain insight into how society often exploits and misunderstands those living with mental illness—celebrating them when they shine but casting them aside when they struggle.

Whether you’re living with Bipolar, love someone who is, or simply want to better understand this condition, Consistently Inconsistent: The Basics of Bipolar offers a deeply personal and enlightening perspective. It’s a story of resilience, acceptance, and the ongoing fight to be seen and understood.

Trigger Warning: This book contains discussions of depression, mania, and suicide. Reader discretion is advised.

Katy More is an Australian author and mental health advocate whose journey with Bipolar Disorder has shaped both her personal and professional life. Diagnosed at 25, after years of undiagnosed struggles, Katy overcame post-natal depression, financial instability, and marital challenges. Despite these hardships, she founded and ran successful businesses in the recruitment, local media and publishing industries.

Katy initially concealed her Bipolar Disorder from all but her family, using manic episodes to power through work and withdrawing during depressive phases. However, after reaching a breaking point and undergoing hospitalisation, she emerged with a new understanding of her condition and a renewed sense of purpose. Katy now channels her experiences into writing and advocacy, raising awareness about the realities of living with Bipolar Disorder and challenging the stigma that still surrounds mental illness.

Her professional focus is on building businesses and mentoring others, fostering empathy and understanding for individuals facing mental health challenges by using her own story as a powerful example of resilience and determination.