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The problem of bipolar affective disorder has been a mystery since the 16th century. It has shown that this affliction can appear in almost anyone. Even the great painter Vincent Van Gogh is believed to have had bipolar disorder. It is clear that in our society ....

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.... disturbances in sleep and appetite, psycomoter retardation, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, difficulty thinking, indecision, and recurrent thoughts of death and suicide. The manic moods are made up by elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, poor judgment and insight, and often reckless or irresponsible behavior. Bipolar affective disorder affects one percent of the population (approximately three million people) in the United States. It is presented by both males and females. Bipolar disorder involves moods of mania and depression. These episodes may move around with real bad depressions characteriz ....