“Mental Illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all” (Clinton, 2011) Bipolar is the most primeval mental illness to date. From the very beginning, it brought forth ignorance, misunderstanding, and trepidation. During 300 to 500 AD, those who to had both mania and melancholia were euthanized. They were believed to be demonic. The punishment was unsympathetic. They were chained and beaten. Their blood was drained, they were given potions, and electric eels were applied to their skulls.
During the second century, it was identified by a physician named Aretaeus of Cappadocia. His expertise was in Etiology and Symptomatology. He found there was a profound relation in those who were manic and depression. He believed that
During the second century, it was identified by a physician named Aretaeus of Cappadocia. His expertise was in Etiology and Symptomatology. He found there was a profound relation in those who were manic and depression. He believed that