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The phenomenon of has been a mystery since the 16th and 17th century. The Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh was thought to have suffered from bipolar disorder. It appears that there are an abundance of people with the disorder yet, no true causes or cures for the di ....

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.... of mania or depression. Secondary affective disorder refers to patients with preexisting psychiatric illness other than depression or mania (Goodwin, Guze. 1989, p.7 ). affects approximately one percent or three million persons in the United States, afflicting both males and females. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania and depression. The manic episodes are characterized by elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, poor judgment and insight and often reckless or irresponsible behavior (Hollandsworth, Jr. 1990 ). These episodes may alternate with profound depressions characterized by a pervasive sadness, al ....