1. What Is Bi-Polar Disorder? (Manic Depression)
What Is Bi-Polar Disorder? (Manic Depression) What is Manic Depression? Manic depression involves wide mood alterations, with periods of both depression and mania. A person experiencing depression or mania may have intense mood swings and consequent changes in thinking and behaviour. The term that is professionally used for this illness is Bipolar Affective Disorder. Bipolar means sharing two poles (high and low) and Affective Disorder means a disorder having to do with mood.

2. Bi-Polar Disorder, In Homage To...
I suffer from a disease known as Bi-Polar Disorder. Bi-Polar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Strictly a physical disease. Unfortunately, the symptoms are mental. More specifically I suffer from rapid cycling mood swings. Mostly I'm in mixed states. I also suffer from C.F.S. and debilitating anxiety attacks. Many noteworthy, famous personalites, who have contributed greatly to society in general, suffered from this terrible disease. I want to honor them, this is my way to honor the Great Artists who battle these disorders, yet have risen above it, even used it, to create works of art that have enriched the world today.

3. Truehope - Offering Information about Symptoms, Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Truehope is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping thousands suffering from mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder. Learn more about the latest bipolar disorder research, as well as the treatment and support options we can offer you and your loved ones. Bipolar disorder - Also known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs we all experience, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance and suicide. But there is good news: bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this mental illness can lead full and productive lives.

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