Famous people with bipolar

I think that its interesting to note that some of the most admired people  had or have bipolar mood disorder (formerly knows as "manic depression").


There is a long list I found on wikopedia.  I will mention some that I find facinating.  This may surprise you. I know it did me!

• Kurt Cobain (wrote a song about lithium)
• Carrie Fisher
• Mel Gibson
• Sinead O Conner
• Ozzy Osbourne  (Duh!  lol)
• Edgar Allen Poe
• Charley Pride
• Axl Rose
• Sydney Sheldon  (One of my favorite Authors)
• Jean Claude Van Damme
• Vincent Van Gogh
• Frank Sinatra
• David Paul (my husband)  he's not famous but wellllll I just had to add him.. : )

I'm sure theres so many more.  What's interesting to me is how many people that have bipolar are artists.  They are so passionate.   I LOVE their passion.  Thats probally why my closest friends have bipolar.  They have a way of pumping me up and getting me excited about things. I believe that the extreme mood swings are what drive their creativity.  Thats what makes them amazing and wonderful people that we all admire.  I would never dare imagine what it would be like on the flip side when they are feeling down.   I've heard numerous stories of suicide and seen so many people shaking their head in disbelief.  No one really grasps the complexity of bipolar unless you live with it or have it.  


If your bipolar consider yourself blessed and admired by many.  I know its hard and can only imagine what its like to experience those highs. I assume thats why bipolars tend to self medicate to maintain what they feel is normal.  Which of course increased their highs and their lows and drives them to suicidal tenancies amongst other things.


Who did I miss on this list?  I'd be very interested to see more if you know of anyone.