In his symbolic poem, “Under the Sea”, poet Dan Hoeweler draws parallels between his experience with schizo-affective disorder and psychosis with feelings of being “under…
Coleman Hell wrote the song “Manic” to shed light on the struggle of dealing with bipolar disorder. Although he was diagnosed years ago, he neglected…
While it cannot be confirmed, many have speculated that the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh suffered from manic depression. Theories have surfaced on whether his…
“Touched With Fire” is an exploration of bipolar disorder, art, and the difficulties of maintaining a relationship while coping with mental health issues. This film,…
The song “Manic Depression” by Jimi Hendrix exposes “the frustrating mess” of this illness, now known as bipolar disorder. Hendrix himself was never diagnosed as…
Theodore Roethke was a celebrated poet who won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry for his book The Waking. Roethke was a heavy drinker and experienced…
