What is it like to have bipolar disorder? 

'An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness' is a biography by Kay R. Jamison, a doctor/psychologist who researches this very topic and who also is afflicted with the same disorder. Previously known as manic depression, it is a mental disorder with a strong genetic component that results in intense mood swings with little ability of regulation. She tells of the highs and lows, public perception/misconceptions and the necessity of those afflicted to take their medication.

I summarised the book as follows. "I was interested in this book as I wanted to read more about the subjective experience of depression. While the book does touch upon this issue, it is mostly an account of the life of the author and how she handled (or did not handle) living with a mental disorder that severely effected her life. For me it was a little boring as I was looking for something different, but it is always useful to get an honest first person account of something I will likely never experience myself."

I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!

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Timeline:

(0:00) - Synopsis

(4:48) - Social stigma & public reception

(9:20) - Signs and manifestations of the disorder

(11:39) - Personal Observations

(13:17) - Summary

(16:00) - Pragmatic Takeaway: Be less judgemental!

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