manic-depressive illness

The author, diagnosed with bipolar disorder while still in high school, discusses her experiences after she decided to leave her job as a theatrical producer and travel the country in search of other young manic depressives, on medication, who are highly functional in society.

A guide to dealing with manic depression that discusses what it is, how it is diagnosed, what the common treatments are, how it can affect a patient's daily life, what family members can do to help them cope, and other related topics.

A memoir in which the author discusses his life as a sufferer of manic depression, telling how misdiagnoses and escalating illness drove him to actions that sometimes put his life in danger, and eventually led him to opt for electroshock therapy.

Austin has always relied on his sister, Abilene, for comfort and amusement, but when Abilene's dreams for Austin's future take a darker turn, Austin begins to doubt Abilene's sanity.

International authority on manic-depression tells the story of her own battle with the illness which revealed itself through episodes of violence, bouts of madness and attempts of suicide.

The author describes his and his family's experiences after his fifteen-year-old daughter Sally had her first manic episode in 1996 and had to be committed to a New York psychiatric facility for treatment.

Comedian Paul Jones discusses his experience with bipolar disorder including how he came to terms with the diagnosis, advice on medications, and how the condition affects friendships, employment, and family life.

When committed to an upscale group home outside Asheville, North Carolina, eighteen-year-old Taylor Drysdale pretends that her bipolar disorder is under control and that she will leave soon, but relationships with her fellow residents may hold the key to real recovery.

An illustrated memoir from cartoonist Ellen Forney, beginning after her thirtieth birthday when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and following her interest in the lives of other artists who suffered from mood disorders.

Actress Patty Duke recounts her experiences as a manic-depressive. Gloria Hockman reports on latest findings on the probable causes and treatments of the illness.