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The Reality of Manic Depression
49:23 - 56:30 (07:07)
Manic depression is a combination of depression and mania. It is a chronic condition that can be controlled with therapies like exercise, gardening, music making, and knitting.
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Manic depression or bipolar disorder is two illnesses; depression, which is a dark, depressed lowered state, and mania, which is an elevated state full of energy, vigor, and a desire to communicate with people.
49:23 - 54:31 (05:08)
Summary
Manic depression or bipolar disorder is two illnesses; depression, which is a dark, depressed lowered state, and mania, which is an elevated state full of energy, vigor, and a desire to communicate with people. People with this illness often exhibit either of these states, leading to various concerns among people and fear of having a secret power within them.
ChapterThe Reality of Manic Depression
EpisodeE201: Stephen Fry: “Lost, alone and I wanted to take my life”
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares their journey with managing their condition, which they describe as a chronic illness similar to asthma or diabetes, and how they explored different therapies including medication and folk wisdom.
54:31 - 56:30 (01:58)
Summary
The speaker shares their journey with managing their condition, which they describe as a chronic illness similar to asthma or diabetes, and how they explored different therapies including medication and folk wisdom.