Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
malibumark
http://www.ted.com/talks/elyn_saks_seeing_mental_illness?language=en
Lea-Benny
Thanks, I enjoyed this TED talk when I first saw it. Enjoy her again- She is a remarkable women!
Lea-Benny
Part of me think she is too brilliant and some times intelligence can lead to madness. I could be completely wrong in my theory but I learned that some of the most intelligent brilliant and clever people I meet from a mental illness.
MayB
Loved this! She's very inspiring to all of us that have been told not to expect much because we have a mental illness!
malibumark
glad you liked it! I agree - she is an inspiration!!!
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