The article “Bipolar Disorder: The Agony and the Ecstasy” by Thomas Wheaton discus his the pain and agony he has to fight through dealing with his depression. Even though he has this Disorder, he has ways to cope with the frustration and challenges. Weekly appointments with his therapist help discuss how he feels. His medication is important due to the facts that before his medication he would have frequents suicidal thought that having a knife the rest if familiar territory. Without his meds he would make impulsive decisions which lead to him buying 29 pairs of sneakers. His is what give Thomas stability and makes his life maintainable and, if he is off by a couple of minutes or a day his life wreaks havoc. He is not suitable for the general
