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“Unflinching” — BIPOLAR UK “Rosie is an inspiration” — DUA LIPA ""Full of humour and hope"" — HANNAH MURRAY “Raw, honest and surprisingly upbeat” — SUNDAY TIMES In 2018, model Rosie Viva experienced a psychotic episode at Stansted Airport that led to her arrest and the full evacuation of the terminal. What followed was a hospital stay, a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and a complete upheaval of her life. In Completely Normal and Totally Fine, Rosie shares her powerful and deeply human story — from the dizzying highs of mania to the isolating lows of depression, and the long, complex road to recovery. With honesty, humour and heart, she explores how her diagnosis reshaped her understanding of love, identity, friendship and purpose. This is more than a memoir about mental illness — it’s a story of resilience, acceptance and hope. Rosie challenges the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder and opens up conversations about mental health, reminding readers that no one is truly alone in their struggles. Whether you live with bipolar yourself, love someone who does, or simply want a greater understanding of the human mind, Completely Normal and Totally Fine offers comfort, insight, and an uplifting message of strength through vulnerability. “Bursts with authenticity and warmth — a gift to anyone touched by bipolar.” — Leanne Toshiko Simpson, author of Never Been Better “A fittingly open and honest account of what happens when you lose your mind.” — SERVICE95

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Rosie has transformed her bipolar journey into a superpower, inspiring and creating a safe space for others - she's an inspiration. -- Dua Lipa Rosie Viva's Completely Normal and Totally Fine reveals an unflinching insight into the challenges of living with bipolar, a complex and often misunderstood mental illness. It will leave readers with a deeper understanding of what it's like to live with bipolar. -- Bipolar UK A powerful story - Rosie takes us through the highs, lows, and everything in between of living with bipolar. Insightful and ultimately uplifting. -- Adrienne Adhami A raw, honest, surprisingly upbeat account of a young woman’s unravelling, and how she learnt to live with a mental health condition -- Roisin Kelly * Sunday Times *

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Rosie Viva is a presenter and mental health activist. A former model, Rosie travelled the world working for top fashion brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. In 2018, Rosie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is now passionate about encouraging and helping people to talk about neurodiversity and complex mental health conditions. 2022 saw Rosie become the subject of a Channel 4 digital documentary charting her day-to-day experiences of living with bipolar, which garnered over 100,000 views. Completely Normal and Totally Fine is her first book.

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