I watched both the public service announcement by Michael Landrio called Rapid Cycling and the clip from the movie Sweethearts. It was insightful to learn more about bipolar disorders (BD) from others who live with this disease. Landrio stated that it is challenging for men to talk about bipolar because our society focuses on men being strong and hiding their feelings. They are not supposed to show pain. He described the disease by stating that you feel like an outcast, unable to relate to others. Group therapy can be extremely therapeutic and effective for bipolar patients because it helps them connect to others and not feel so alone. It is a place where they can feel safe and not judged. Lastly, he discussed the need for a proper diagnosis
