These sites can help you learn more about manic-depressive illness.

FyrenIyce is one of the first sites I found when seeking information on manic depressive illness. It contains extensive writings on the illness and gives related links.

Joy Ikelman provides info on bipolar disorder as well as lists of books and movies that discuss manic depression and of famous people who have or had the illness.

The Mercurial Mind is Carol's page that talks about the phases of the illness and ways to cope.

Mental Health Net offers insight into the symptoms and treatment of manic depression, as well as an annoted list of internet resources.

In addition to education and advocacy information on bipolar disorder, The National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association has the RealMedia film "Dark Glasses & Kaleidoscopes: Living With Manic Depression" at their site.

The Bipolar Disorder Literature Review Web includes feature articles, creative contributions, useful newsgroup snippets, and more.

For an account of my struggle with manic depression, read my personal story or my journal.