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May 8 2014

How Bipolar Disorder Works

37 min 2 movies discussed
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Suffering from bipolar disorder means a lot more than your garden variety mood swings. Bouts of mania and depression are just the headlines. There are also theories that there's a link between bipolarism and creativity. Learn all about this disruptive, yet manageable disorder.

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Josh and Chuck dive into bipolar disorder, exploring what it's really like to live with this condition that affects millions of people. They break down the different types of bipolar disorder, from the extreme mood swings of Bipolar I to the milder cycles of Bipolar II, while discussing the manic highs and crushing lows that characterize the illness. The hosts also examine treatment options including medications like lithium, various therapies, and the ongoing debate about creativity's connection to bipolar disorder, featuring insights from famous artists and writers who've lived with the condition.


Movies Discussed

Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook
2012 2h 2m
★ 7.1
"What was that movie with Brad Cooper and De Niro? Oh, Silver Lying's Playbook. — Josh references the movie when discussing manic episodes and how Bradley Cooper's character displayed rapid thoughts and speech patterns characteristic of bipolar disorder." — Josh
The Men Who Stare at Goats
The Men Who Stare at Goats
2009 1h 34m
★ 6.0
"writer of men who stare at goats — Josh mentions this as one of John Ronson's works when discussing Ronson's book 'The Psychopath Test' about the mental health industry." — Josh

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