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Bipolar Disorder, sometimes called Manic Depressive Illness, is characterized by one or more manic or mixed episodes which may be interspersed with major depressive episodes. The individual with Bipolar Disorder may also have hypomanic episodes as well. All of the episodes in Bipolar Disorder must not be induced by chemical substances, such as drugs or toxins, or general medical conditions. An individual may be diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder whether they are experiencing their first episode or having recurrent episodes. Recurrence is shown by a shift in polarity of the episode or an interval between two episodes of at least two months without manic symptoms. A shift in polarity is defined by the DSM-IV (1994) as "...a clinical course in which a Major Depressive Episode evolves into a Manic or Mixed Episode or in which a Manic or Mixed Episode evolves into a Major Depressive Episode." A Hypomanic Episode which evolves into a Manic or Mixed Episode or a Manic Episode which becomes a Mixed Episode, or vice versa, is not considered recurrent. Bipolar Disorder is chronic and recurrent. It affects approximately 1% of the population of the world.	An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison. This is one of the best scientific autobiographies ever written, a combination of clarity, truth, and insight into human character. "We are all, as Byron put it, differently organized," Jamison writes. "We each move within the restraints of our temperament and live up only partially to its possibilities." Jamison's ability to live fully within her limitations is an inspiration to her fellow mortals, whatever our particular burdens may be.
Depression/Bipolar Disorder Resources New as of 8/25 Moodswing.org NDMDA Bipolar Disorder Goldberg Mood Scales Harbor of Refuge Winds of Change All About Bipolar Disorder Bipolar, Not Bonkers! alt.support.depression.manic The Mercurial Mind Bipolar Information Center	His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina by Danielle Steel Touched With Fire : Manic Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament by Kay Redfield Jamison Bipolar Puzzle Solution : A Mental Health Client's Perspective by Bryan L. Court, Gerald E. Nelson Living Without Depression and Manic Depression : A Workbook for Maintaining Mood Stability by Mary Ellen Copeland
We Heard the Angels of Madness : A Family Guide to Coping With Manic Depression by Diane Berger, Lisa Berger (Contributor), Diane Bergerm, Alexander Vuckovic. When 18-year-old Mark returned home from college, his family thought he was on drugs. In fact, he was suffering from manic depression. This is the intimate, inspiring story of how Mark's family coped with his illness and the valuable information they gathered about manic depression: up-to-date, useful facts on drugs, doctors, therapy, insurance and other resources.	Manic Depressive Illness by Frederick K. Goodwin, Kay Redfield Jamison Manic-Depression : Illness or Awakening by Robert E. Kelly The Tortured Mind : The Many Faces of Manic Depression by Dan Harmon, Carol C. Nadelson (Editor) A Brilliant Madness : Living With Manic-Depressive Illness by Patty Duke, Gloria Hochman (Contributor) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder by Monica Ramirez Basco, A. John Rush, John A. Rush (Contributor
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