Yor are in good company

Bipolar disorder is often considered the Cadillac of brain disorders, because so many famous and creative individuals are .thought to have suffered from it, including Vincent Van Gogh, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill and Virginia Wolf. Although this may be only a small comfort when your symptoms are severe and painful, it can give you a sensed of kingship with people who made an impact and help you find and focus on the talents that make you stand out in this.



With advances in treatment, patients no longer have to swap creativity for stability. In fact, most people who are receiving treatment for bipolar disorder find that they are more consistently creative and productive with the right combination of medication and therapy.

Source: Bipolar Disorder, Candida Flink, MD, Joe Kraynak