From the very beginning of the story “The Catcher in the Rye,” by J.D. Salinger Holden shows many signs of suffering from mental illness. Ever since he was introduced his symptoms seemed to jump in severity. For many years it has been discussed trying to figure out what exactly Holden has and whether he has any illness at all. There are signs that point to several different illnesses such as Bipolar, PTSD, Depression, and those who think that he may just be a hormonal teenager. Bipolar has many symptoms that intertwine with those of other mental diseases such as feeling down and lonely or having difficulty sleeping. It’s important to understand his mental state because it will help justify how he’s been acting and the decisions that he’s made
