Joseph C.

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English-112-07
July 6, 2016
Prof. Intawiwat
Annotated Bibliography- Final Draft

Chang-Calderon, Marie E. Successful Management Professionals with Bipolar Disorder.

Diss. Alliant International U, 2012. Ann Arbor: ProQuest Dissertations,
2012. ProQuest Central. Web. 17 June 2016.
This source is a doctoral level dissertation first published online by ProQuest
Dissertations Publishing in 2012. The author, Marie E. Chang-Calderon, was a student at Alliant
International University in San Francisco, CA at the time she prepared the paper and cites 246
respective references as her source material. In my research I have been unable to identify any
other writings produced by her. The study upon which Chang-Calderon devised her dissertation
was conducted with the full knowledge of the university and her faculty advisor. A committee
consisting of Mary Fambrough, Ph.D., Carl Mack, Ph.D., and the authors advisor Kathryn
Goldman-Schuyler, Ph.D. approved the document and recommended its use to fulfill a
graduation requirement. I believe this level of comprehensive endorsement recognizes the paper
as a reputable source.
Successful Management Professionals with Bipolar Disorder is an academic source that
recounts a supervised study with respect to six business professionals living with Bipolar
Disorder that have each fashioned success out of the management field. The exercise provides
pertinent background information about each of the participants, to include their specific
diagnoses as well as their employment histories. The six research contributors each present their
own thorough accounts of occupational success and the strategies they employed to achieve it.
The author then goes on to cross-reference the given statements to determine the common
proficiencies that have led to the groups accomplishments in the workplace. The findings were
broken down into distinct themes such as work flexibility, maintaining well-being, managing the
illness, lifestyle choices, and professional choices. As suspected, plenty of similar approaches
were revealed, but on the other hand, a number of distinctive techniques were also exhibited.
Appropriately, this was an in-depth technical study in which ample data was collected and
recorded, but I found that a portion of it was not relevant to my topic. Moreover, the degree to
which repetition occurred in each of the case studies and supplemental testimonials hindered its
utility. Nonetheless, the lions share of the findings was largely helpful in my research and
would be valuable wisdom to any person dealing with Bipolar Disorder.
The resulting data mined in this paper indicates that maintaining long-term successful
employment is assuredly a prospect for patients coping with Bipolar Disorder. This resolution is
a direct reflection on the question of occupational advancement that I put forth in my proposal
and is satisfying knowledge for any of the aforementioned patients to have. The legitimate
insights the dissertation offers in regards to sustaining a worthwhile career such as identifying

the appropriate model of work environment and the freedom to complete ones assigned tasks
autonomously are precisely the brand of guidance I aim to dispense in my essay. Likewise, the
confidential admission that none of the participants advised disclosing the illness to coworkers or
management is invaluable and will undoubtedly make an appearance in my paper. ChangCalderon and the study participants also stressed the importance of a support network and the
absolute necessity of continuously treating the illness in order to achieve any measure of
triumph. This slight observation belies a monumental abundance of enlightenment because it
affects every facet of a patients life, not just in the workplace, and this is the paramount question
I aim to resolve.
Harvey, Allison G., Lisa S. Talbot, and Anda Gershon. Sleep Disturbance in Bipolar
Disorder Across the Lifespan. Clinical psychology: a publication of the Division of
Clinical Psychology of the American Psychological Association 16.2 (2009): 256
277. PMC. Web. 26 June 2016.
This source is an entry from a medical journal published through the American
Psychological Association. The three authors of this document have each earned a Ph.D. in
psychology and employ those degrees at esteemed institutions in California. In addition, each of
the three is a prolific writer of health-related papers in their own right. Their composition here
was peer reviewed prior to publication and has also been acknowledged by the US National
Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. It is an ethical and trustworthy source.
This article is an academic source and was conceived to demonstrate the requisite nature
of substantial and systematic sleeping habits on the functionality of patients with Bipolar
Disorder. The authors compiled a selection of preceding bipolar sleep studies to generate a
cross-referenced volume of data to derive from. Sleep disruption is an established fundamental
phenomenon of the disease. Whereas mania is commonly associated with a diminished urge to
sleep, depression corresponds to a heightened desire to sleep as well as instances of insomnia. A
poor quality of slumber begets adverse functioning in all people but for patients with this disease
the effects can be dangerously magnified. Their data showed that it can cause relapses in
comfortably well individuals as well as incite mania and prompt risk-taking behaviors which are
a hallmark of that mania. Sleep disruption was further found to escalate substance abuse, an
affliction already confirmed to be rampant among bipolar patients. Detrimental sleep patterns
can likewise negatively influence health concerns, for instance obesity, diet, and exercise. These,
in turn, can exacerbate medical conditions that commonly manifest themselves in people with
Bipolar Disorder such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and the thyroid diseases
hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Conversely, the authors also had the efficacy to form
positive models from their compilation correlating with the sustainability of a fully sound and
restful sleep regimen. They were able to exhibit that favorable sleep habits can facilitate mens
and womens capacity to think quicker and clearer in addition to increasing memory functions.
From my perspective, this study produced foreseeable conclusions. Sleep disruptions and
unhealthy sleep standards, or as the authors termed the concept sleep disturbance, are
detrimental to everybody to a certain degree. Every individual is subject to the negative effects
of a restless night the next day at work or school. Where the proffered data does become
advantageous and pragmatic is when it focuses on the specific health concerns relevant to men

and women coping with Bipolar Disorder. As mentioned in the paper, sleep disruptions are a
primary obstacle of the disease, regardless of whether the discontentment is related to mania or
depression. Unhealthy sleep savagely attacks a patients moods which in turn perpetuates the
incessant struggle of the disorder. Heightened symptoms habitually lead to destructive behaviors
such as substance abuse and manic risk-taking. Each of these transgressions also affects a
patients capacity to retain quality, sound, and restful sleep and so the vicious circle becomes
self-sustaining. Beyond that, I perceived the lack of discussion on the topic of circadian rhythms
and the unstable nature of them in people undergoing a bipolar episode to be disconcerting. I
did, however, find a portion of the collected data to be uniquely pertinent to my proposed essay
about fully functioning bipolar adults. Cultivating a thoroughly restful sleep program was
explicitly shown to enhance thinking and memory functions as well as induce good moods.
Hence, as any coping patient knows, wherever a good mood goes, success is sure to follow.
Murray, Greg, Melinda Suto, Rachelle Hole, Sandra Hale, Erica Amari, and Erin E.
Michalak. "Self-management Strategies Used by High Functioning Individuals
with Bipolar Disorder: From Research to Clinical Practice." Clinical Psychology &
Psychotherapy Clin. Psychol. Psychother. 18.2 (2011): 95-109. UBC.ca. John Wiley &
Sons, Ltd., 21 June 2010. Web. 28 June 2016.
This participatory case study was submitted in 2010 for peer review by six respected
health and medical professionals. Each of these authors has their own lengthy catalog of
additional journal articles credited to his or her name. This paper was officially published in a
March-April 2011 volume of Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. It has been acknowledged
by the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The funding for
this study was endowed by a grant from the British Columbia Medical Services Foundation,
though the institution reserved no influence on the content or direction of the survey.
This paper is an academic source and was designed to identify and outline the preeminent
self-management strategies that High Functioning adults with Bipolar Disorder employ to
maintain their mental health. High Functioning is characterized here as a patient who
continually behaves in a manner that is socially defined as successful, in spite of a historical
diagnosis of the disease. The assembled data, aggregated voluntarily, revealed six respective
divisions of successful approaches that the authors designated as the following: 1.) sleep, diet,
rest, and exercise; 2.) ongoing monitoring; 3.) reflective and meditative practices; 4.)
understanding Bipolar Disorder and educating others; 5.) connecting to others; 6.) enacting a
plan. As expected with adults coping with the disorder, advantageous sleep habits were routinely
established as paramount methods of regulating mental health. Likewise, diet and nutrition also
contributed to a sense of well-being as well as yielding the impression of a structured routine.
Not coincidentally, many of the study volunteers noted the avoidance of caffeine, sugar, alcohol,
and illicit drugs as these elements tended to induce mood fluctuations. Also, a number of the
patients confessed to habitually employing meditation, yoga, or prayer as a means of renewing
themselves. Surprisingly, journaling ones temperament and state of mind was high on the list of
successful strategies. Additionally, those men and women who had suffered tremendously in the
past through mania, depression, or both were able to conceptualize and document a plan of attack

that could be invoked at some point in the future whenever a looming episode was threatening
their functionality.
The data revealed through this study presents direct feedback to the question I advanced
in my proposal. The proven successful strategies repeatedly employed by a multitude of bipolar
patients over a span of time should generate hope of High Functioning status for determined
sufferers. While not an official framework of instructions, these comprehensive approaches to
mental health are easily adaptable to any number of dispositions of the disease. None of the six
respective divisions are formidably unconventional. In fact, a number of the specific techniques
discussed in the paper are straightforwardly pedestrian. Tactics such as partnering with your
spouse to assist in recognizing stressors and composing a journal to record daily moods are
simple enough for the newly diagnosed as well as seasoned sufferers to engage in. Preserving
personal relationships whether the connections are with family, friends, or mental health
professionals as a means to functional living is readily accomplished by any person coping with
Bipolar Disorder, unless a social anxiety aspect of the disease has also manifested itself. The
basic fundamental key to exploiting the benefits of the data garnered from this survey would be
to designate a self-management strategy and be resolved to stay the course regardless of any
looming episodic circumstances.
Rodriguez, Diana, and Pat F. Bass, III, MD, MPH. "Bipolar Disorder and
Relationships." EverydayHealth.com. Everyday Health Media, LLC, 26 June 2012.
Web. 27 June 2016.
The EverydayHealth.com website is an on-line division of Everyday Health, Inc., a forprofit company that serves both consumers and healthcare companies. They proclaim to provide
a bevy of invaluable health-related content while simultaneously revealing unique marketing
opportunities to their business clients. I presume this website to be a reliable and credible
compilation spotlighting a wide spectrum of beneficial healthy living knowledge and programs.
Diana Rodriguez, a freelance writer, penned this article for EverydayHealth.com in June
of 2012. She has a lengthy history of composing health-related content featured on websites
such as Healthgrades.com, EverydayHealth.com, and HealthDay.com. She worked for the
Humana health insurance company and is currently assisting the Mayo Clinic, proofreading and
revising a portion of their publications. The on-staff doctor who reviewed this piece for medical
accuracy, Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH, is an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics. He
frequently consults for EverydayHealth.com and has also been featured on HealthDay.com.
This entry into the discussion on the lifelong battle that is Bipolar Disorder is a secondary
source that delivers sensible and prudent analysis into couples negotiating the illness. It is
littered with quotes from George Tesar, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, as Diana
Rodriguez consults him on varying fronts. The article predominantly involves adults in longterm commitments, as the contributors discuss several of the prevalent complications that may
eventually need to be confronted at some point in those relationships. Rodriguez is able to
faithfully broach the main topic from multiple angles to include the perspective of the patient
coping with the disease as well as the point of view of the willing partner simply trying to love
their conflicted significant other. In addition, the column divides the commonly occurring
struggles into those encountered when a deep-seated depression has set in against those entwined

with sprees of manic turbulence. The manifestations of both are contradictory in nature and
subsequently require altogether differing approaches. However, the author does suggest that
communication is the cardinal element to any successful Bipolar-infused connection, as it is in
all fruitful exchanges.
Rodriguezs commentary is perceptively shrewd on the topic of bipolar romance. A
number of astute observations are made in regards to how both partners in this breed of
relationship can begin to pinpoint when symptoms are instigated and how to resourcefully react
to them. Dr. Tesars comments are particularly penetrating and enlightening as his foremost
occupation attends to these issues on a daily basis. It is necessary to note that the article stresses
the singular gravity of having a partner who is prepared and capable to make the strenuous
journey alongside the patient. This is due in part because studies have demonstrated that the
overwhelming majority of marriages that incorporate Bipolar Disorder end in failure and
divorce. In keeping with all romantic affairs, men and women coping with this illness must
ensure that communication is the principal consideration driving their successful and functioning
relationships.
Sanchez-Moreno, J., A. Martinez-Aran, R. Tabars-Seisdedos, C. Torrent, E. Vieta, and J.l.
Ayuso-Mateos. "Functioning and Disability in Bipolar Disorder: An Extensive
Review." Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics Psychother Psychosom 78.5 (2009): 28597. ProQuest Central. Web. 17 June 2016.
This is a source that I identified on the ProQuest Central internet database. It is a
medical journal article that was originally published in the August 2009 volume of
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. The document was conceived by six mental health
professionals that coalesced to aggregate the data adopted in their study. All six of the authors
have drafted a multitude of medical journal articles in their own names that can be readily
accessed via ProQuest Central or numerous alternative internet databases. This source is of
sufficient merit and well-founded in nature.
This study is an academic source and was formulated to assess the functionality in
contrast to levels of disability in adults with Bipolar Disorder. The authors consolidated nearly
three decades of prior content germane to the analysis of ranges of functional capabilities in
patients with the disorder across episodes of mania, depression, and periods of remission. The
compiled data was apportioned into three separate spheres: social functioning, work functioning,
and family functioning. The paper discloses that in the scope of successful social behaviors,
once a bipolar patient suffers through any pronounced episode, manic or depressive, routine
levels of functionality and quality of life are nearly unattainable. The study further suggests that
the realm of work functioning is acutely susceptible to levels of disability derived from the
illness. Occupational success is shown to potentially be the most arduous level of functionality
to realize. In regards to family functioning, the altogether inordinate hurdles and subsequent
instances of disability observed in Bipolar infused marriages were of cardinal concern to the
authors. This apprehension springs from this and other studies revealing that men and women
with the disease demonstrate an increased inclination to separation and divorce.
While the study didnt necessarily provide specific schemes or blueprints to functional
success in our modern world, I found the conclusions drawn from the compiled data to be

perceptive and contiguously relevant to my project. It is imperative to understand the scope of a

complex complication before seeking the proper resolution and not proceeding blindly. I believe
the observations yielded by this document have afforded me the competency to more fully
comprehend the scope of the question I am determined to answer. Comprehending the
knowledge that once a sufferer is damaged by Bipolar Disorder he or she is eternally diminished
in social capacities is vital in determining what level of success is practical. Akin to the analysis
the article discerned, I can individually attest to the certitude that occupational functionality is a
barbaric beast. No strategies were offered here and I bear zero to share. In regards to family
functioning and marital tumult, I can only aspire to greater things and avoid becoming a statistic.
Silver Linings Playbook. Dir. David O. Russell. Screenplay by David O. Russell. By
Matthew Quick. Perf. Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki
Weaver. The Weinstein Company, 2012. DVD.
This feature length film is based on the novel The Silver Linings Playbook written by
Matthew Quick. It was his first published novel and to date he has seven other works credited to
his name. The motion picture was adapted to screen by Director David O. Russell who has
multiple Academy Award nominations under his belt for this production and others. He won a
BAFTA and a Golden Globe for his contribution to the incredibly successful picture American
Hustle. Additionally, this movie was produced by The Weinstein Company, a major Hollywood
production company founded by brothers Bob and Harvey. It originally premiered at the 2012
Toronto International Film Festival.
Silver Linings Playbook is a secondary source concerning a fictional narrative about a
middle-aged man diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder striving to rebuild his life from what was
surely the lowest point in his adult existence. The story begins with the patient finishing a courtordered stint in a mental institution resulting from a horrific assault he perpetrated on his then
wifes lover. Having since secured a restraining order against him, she has moved on and he
comes to discover that the world as a whole has indeed pushed on without him. As the movie
progress, continuing to struggle with the tribulations of his illness, the main character is
introduced to a recently widowed woman who is coping with her own inner issues. Beginning
with that encounter, a common tale of courtship rises between boy and girl, albeit a rather quirky
and at times explosive one. Although the picture is quite tragic at times, there are numerous
comedic episodes and the boy does indeed get the girl at the end. From beginning to end, the
complexities of living with Bipolar Disorder are aptly exposed. Moreover, a diverse array of
relationships that a person with the disease would encounter and the dilemmas associated with
each are genuinely displayed from both sides. The relationships explored involve a family
support system for the patient, personal friendships, work-related acquaintances, and of course
romantic intimacy. Beyond that, circumstances regarding the illness such as consistently taking
medications and active engagement in therapy are judiciously weighed. Simultaneously, the
main character personally endeavors to use rigorous physical exercise as a fundamental defense
against his disease and occupies his time with a stringently scheduled project in order to stay on
track.
Considering the fact that this source is a Hollywood blockbuster with numerous awards
and accolades, it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. While it certainly portrays Bipolar
Disorder as a disease that can be alarmingly demanding to grapple with, the majority of the truly

ugly trappings of it were left out because I dont suppose their inclusion would have made for a
particularly entertaining movie. That being said, several topics relevant to my proposal were
introduced and explored. The perspectives regarding the disparate forms of personal
relationships were thoroughly intriguing. I particularly appreciated the evolving kinship the
main character had to contend with in respect to his parents. The film was skillfully able to
demonstrate those frustrations from both angles. On the other hand, I do not believe the movie
resourcefully explained the fact that physical exercise and perpetuating a solidly structured
schedule are in reality two of most highly sanctioned treatments advocated by the medical
community. Those two lifestyle choices in conjunction with a proper sleep regimen are
fundamental to any patients continued success and functionality in todays world. I will
concede that the film accurately exhibited the perceptibly beneficial affects those endeavors had
on the characters overall health and their tantamount importance with prescribed medications.
Tracy, Natasha. "Should People With Bipolar Be In Relationships?" HealthyPlace.com.
HealthyPlace.com, Inc., 11 Feb. 2014. Web. 26 June 2016.
Healthyplace.com promotes itself as Americas Mental Health Channel, and also claims
to be the largest consumer mental health site on the internet. They furnish an abundance of
material and supportive content through all manner of outlets to include internet TV and radio
programs as well as administrate a broad social network of bulletin boards, forums, and chat
rooms. It is significant to note that their journalists and contributors are not medical
professionals though all content is reviewed for medical accuracy by on-staff doctors.
Additionally, the organization funds itself by way of paid sponsorships and advertising space
which could potentially raise speculation of bias in their material. I attest that all of the
knowledge and reporting I examined was impartial and straightforward.
Natasha Tracy is an acclaimed writer, journalist, and blogger with a Bachelor of
Computer Science degree. She has authored numerous featured articles for the Daily Mail and
Huffington Post, and continues to retain a highly prominent presence on-line with pieces
appearing on such websites as HealthyPlace.com, HealthLine.com, and PsychCentral.com.
Tracy is also the founding contributor of the award-winning blog, Bipolar Burble, where she
has documented her own struggles with this disease. As with the on-line journal, the majority of
her written themes spotlight Bipolar Disorder, depression, and mental health in general.
The article Should People With Bipolar Be In Relationships? is a primary source
published on the website HealthyPlace.com. In addition to being an established expert on issues
directly connected to Bipolar Disorder, the author has likewise been diagnosed with the illness.
As a result, the insights she dispenses in some measure come directly from her own struggles and
are substantially intuitive. Here Tracy discusses the myths and misconceptions about what adults
with Bipolar Disorder are supposedly like in romantic relationships. Similarly, genuine details
concerning patients in successful amorous affairs are also supplied. Furthermore, she goes on to
stress the importance of all parties entangled in this nature being conscious of the disease within
the confines of the relationship and adamantly defends the unquestionable legitimacy of men and
women coping with Bipolar being engaged in love and intimacy.
This article, though brief, presents several salient points about personal interactions that
correlate with the question I put forth in my proposal and aim to address in my essay. Romantic
relationships concerning people with Bipolar Disorder are a major point of contention because

the effects of the illness are potentially borne by both partners. The article notes that there are
some critics that hold the belief that men and women with this affliction should not date at all.
The author, as I, advocate that this notion is nonsensical. Nobody is perfect and no relationship
is without its own troublesome drawbacks. Tracy goes on to establish some points of concern, of
which I may allude to in my own writing, that all couples living with this illness should be made
aware of and extends words of encouragement to any person with Bipolar Disorder interested in
beginning or cultivating a healthy loving relationship.
Wheeler, Regina B., and Pat F. Bass, III, MD, MPH. "Exercise Can Help Bipolar
Disorder." EverydayHealth.com. Everyday Health Media, LLC, 5 Apr. 2010. Web. 27
June 2016.
The EverydayHealth.com website is an on-line division of Everyday Health, Inc., a forprofit company that serves both consumers and healthcare companies. They proclaim to provide
a bevy of invaluable health-related content while simultaneously revealing unique marketing
opportunities to their business clients. I presume this website to be a reliable and credible
compilation spotlighting a wide spectrum of beneficial healthy living knowledge and programs.
The main author of this article, Regina B. Wheeler, is a freelance writer that has worked
with EverydayHealth.com since 2009. She has earned a B.A. in both broadcast journalism and
political science. She began her journalism career at CNN where she was employed for 15 years.
Recently, her writing has appeared on MedicineNet.com, WebMD.com, HealthDay.com, and
Huffington Post regarding topics on health and lifestyle. The on-staff doctor who reviewed this
piece for medical accuracy, Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH, is an associate professor of medicine and
pediatrics. He frequently consults for EverydayHealth.com and has also been featured on
HealthDay.com.
Regina Wheelers Exercise Can Help Bipolar Disorder. boasts first-class information
though the article is a secondary source by nature. In it, she references multiple nationally
recognized authorities on exercise strategies and the comprehensive power and benefits of those
methods. The column asserts that regular exercise can and does stimulate patients suffering
through bipolar depression. However, the verdict is still out on whether or not it can avail or
comfort a person in the throes of an intense manic episode. Some research data suggests that an
aggressive workout can actually exacerbate bipolar mania. Additionally, Wheeler submits that
continued study has shown that an aerobic approach is significantly more beneficial than
rigorous weight training for men and women with the disease. She goes on to advocate for a
group of proposals relating to exercise programs that has been distributed by the Depression and
Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), a nationally recognized organization that focuses on Bipolar
Disorder and depression.
This feature fosters a very elementary claim that any moderately intelligent adult should
already know: physical exercise is generally good for you. While focusing on the benefits it
specifically affords men and women with Bipolar Disorder, Wheeler is able to provide valuable
guidance to those with the illness. Through my own exposure to the disease, I have come to
comprehend the sluggish effects brought on by the indispensable medications as well as the
inevitable listlessness of a deep depression. Citing studies and recognized authorities, the author
is able to further the impact of this piece on me, a moderately intelligent Bipolar adult who

already knows he should be exercising, and, I can only assume, others like me. The addition of
strategies aimed at beginning a workout routine is noteworthy and also sage advice for any
patient endeavoring to fully function in modern society.
Wikipedia contributors. "List of people with bipolar disorder." Wikipedia, The Free
Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 4 Jul. 2016. Web. 6 Jul. 2016.
Wikipedia is not generally deemed to be a credible resource for academic purposes. The
website administrators themselves state this on their disclaimer page. The formula for gathering
and detailing information allows for nearly anybody with a computer to update and edit the
content found there. This includes people or groups with the intent to influence readers towards
their point of view, as well modern day trolls simply getting a kick out of imagining viewers
reactions to a piece of nonsense they managed to get published on the site. This is not to say
that some valuable knowledge cannot be acquired from Wikipedia, simply that the majority of it
is not verifiable and therefore potentially useless to academic scholars. The data that I mined
from the site was proven accurate and legitimate as I authenticated every single name that I
quoted through other credible sources. The only reason I chose to use this article was because it
was the most comprehensive list put together in one citable source.
Wikipedia articles are most often cited as tertiary sources. This item is merely a list of
moderately famous to notoriously renowned personalities throughout contemporary history that
were either diagnosed with bipolar disorder (manic-depression), or commonly known to have
suffered from it. It is an encyclopedic catalog of Hollywood types such as actors, playwrights,
directors, and producers as well as musicians, authors, newsmen, philosophers, and scientists.
There is also a scattering of people whose names appeared in the news simply because they were
associated with a scandal of some sort. Accompanying each entry is an alternate source that
Wikipedia claims is verifiable, though given the websites history these should be taken with a
grain of salt.
I was already quite familiar with a segment of the names that appear on this list. Several
years of confronting and investigating bipolar disorder have allowed me the opportunity to
familiarize myself with its most famous of victims. However, I was honestly taken aback by the
prevalence of this disease throughout history and across the globe. Somehow I was misled by
the modern terminology and had no idea that symptoms were being recorded as far back as the
1800s. I was not surprised, however, to recognize a significant number of artistic-minded
individuals on the list as the wild tantrums of bipolar disorder are commonly known to stir the
creative juices.