Human beings have speculated about the relationship between inspiration and insanity for centuries.

I know that without treatment I would not have never been able to harness my creativity in such a successful way.

I kind of like the position of being the fair-haired savior of my mother

... I went through a very lethargic period ... I was just sort of getting through every night and every day.

Women who put on a few pounds after starting lithium sometimes say the cure is worse than the disease. The weight gain shoots them straight into depression.

All I will tell you is that I play a small role in someone's happily ever after.

My recovery from manic depression has been an evolution, not a sudden miracle.