Originally Posted by GarnetTigerMom

I never suffer manic depressions or bipolar. But I do know some people that are both. Some of them are treated with medications to help control their depressions and their bipolar. I have despression but not like manic deep despression. I watched a show from Oprah Winfrey and they were talking about bipolar issues. She also said bipolar disorder illness affects the lives of many individuals. Not only those who have been diagnosed but family members and others in continual close contact with sufferers will be well familiar with the trials and tribulations of life with bipolar disorder. I find that very interesting. And she also mention in her show that disorder is a long-term illness that must be carefully managed throughout a person's life. The risk of suicide including teen suicide is high in untreated cases. Million of people suffer from that.