The Creed frontman readies to get back out on the road.
I learned a lot about the struggles Ive been facing.
Im doing a collection of my entire lifes work, with an emphasis onProof of Life.
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Im just excited about performing and playing these songs for the fans.
Are you currently recording new music?Its something thats ongoing.
When I get off tour in February were going to get back at it.
Im actually working on two projects right now.
Theres no definitive timeline for when thats done.
Just a whole new perspective, and its definitely coming through in what Im writing now.
Really, to have my bipolar managed has made it significantly easier.
I didnt want it to be true.
I was afraid of what others would think and how people would perceive me.
Fortunately, my family and my friends all responded with Everything makes sense now.
Because it is something that I have learned is very treatable.
you’re able to absolutely regain balance and normalcy and live a productive life.
It just has to be treated like any other disease.
Our brain is an organ just like the other organs in our body: It can break down.
Just like a diabetic needs insulin, its the same with the brain.
It can have chemical imbalances that, thank goodness for modern medication, can be treated.
Its something thats very common, but a lot of people are afraid to talk about it.
Why did you and your wife decide toparticipate in the new season ofCouples Therapy?
I kind of put my family out there.
So we looked atCouples Therapyas an opportunity to tell our story.
We couldnt have asked for a more timely opportunity to come along.
It was very authentic and real for us.
We really learned a lot and as difficult as it was, we were glad that we did it.
The feedback was tremendously positive.
Are you still in touch with the other members of Creed?
Would a reunion ever be a possibility?We are periodically in touch, yes.
My door is always open to those guys.
Im working on a couple projects right now, theyre working on projects right now.
My door is open to that.
A ton of people saw thatCreedreviewyou did for Funny or Die.
Howd that come together?The Funny or Die people reached out to me with the concept.
I thought it was hilarious.
It was kind of my first shot at kind of poking fun at myself as well.
Hopefully we made some people laugh.
