Tag: Next to Normal

Broadway Fan Reveals a Key to Battling Depression; How one Musical Changed Her Life

I recently interviewed Nicole, a 19-year old college student who has seen  Next to Normal, a Broadway play about a suburban mom's struggle with bipolar, over 27 times!  

Broadway Fan Reveals a Key to Battling Depression; How one Musical Changed Her Life

19 year old college student, Nicole, has seen Next to Normal 27 times! N2N is a Broadway musical about a mom named Diana (played by Alice Ripley) and her battle with bipolar disorder. Nicole reveals an essential tool to battling depression that everyone should know. Listen to hear her story!

Big Bold Step Helps Broadway Fan Overcome Fears

Jessica, a young woman with depression, tells us how the Broadway play called Next to Normal, about a suburban mom's struggle with bipolar, has changed her. She describes many diagnoses, which include panic attacks, anxiety, and a Nonverbal Learning Disorder. She then tells us about the brave, bold step she took that helped her overcome her fears. Also included: her words for other depressed people and how her parents helped her manage depression.