Manic Depression Quotes

22 quotes by 17 authors

My recovery from manic depression has been an evolution, not a sudden miracle. — Patty Duke
I have not been an easygoing guy. I think it's called bipolar manic depression. I've got a rich history of that in my family. — Ben Stiller
You can have manic depression without having an ounce of creativity — Patty Duke
I've had this problem since I was in my 20s. They don't call it manic depression anymore. They call it a bipolar disorder, and I'm… — Ned Beatty
I finally came to terms with manic depression and lithium. I've taken lithium regularly for the past few years and have had no further bouts… — Charley Pride
I had developed manic depression [bipolar disorder] ... and the main symptoms the constant voice in the head telling you to kill yourself. — Sinead O'Connor
Evidence is strongly suggesting Bipolar Disorder - previously known as Manic Depression - may be dramatically increasing in modern society. — Gordon Parker
Manic depression distorts moods and thoughts, incites dreadful behaviors, destroys the basis of rational thought, and too often erodes the desire and will to live. — Kay Redfield Jamison
Manic depression's touching my soul. I know what I want, but I just don't know how to go about getting it. — Jimi Hendrix
Writers, especially poets, are particularly prone to madness. There exists a striking association between creativity and manic depression. Why are more creative people prone to… — Nick Flynn
The world of manic depression is a world of bad judgment calls. — Carrie Fisher
Manic depression is a frustratin' mess. — Jimi Hendrix
I wish I had never got manic depression. When I was in junior high, I didn't know what was the matter with me. It was… — Daniel Johnston
The point about manic depression or bipolar disorder, as it's now more commonly called, is that it's about mood swings. So, you have an elevated… — Stephen Fry
I learned that I suffered from bipolar II disorder, a less serious variant of bipolar I, which was once known as manic depression. The information… — Ayelet Waldman
Manic-depression distorts moods and thoughts, incites dreadful behaviors, destroys the basis of rational thought, and too often erodes the desire and will to live. It… — Kay Redfield Jamison
I believe there is a reason such as autism, severe manic-depression, and schizophrenia remain in our gene pool even though there is much suffering as… — Temple Grandin
You know how most illnesses have symptoms you can recognize? Like fever, upset stomach, chills, whatever. Well, with manic depression, it's sexual promiscuity, excessive spending,… — Carrie Fisher
In total, I was diagnosed with depression by eight psychotherapists and psychiatrists over a period of thirteen years. Diagnosed wrong. Absolutely wrong. My accurate diagnosis… — Andy Behrman
My manic depression was ravaging my life, but because nobody could see it, many people thought it was a figment of my imagination. — Andy Behrman

Who Wrote These Manic Depression Quotes

17 authors contributed a total of 22 Manic Depression Quotes as follows: