"My head is sometimes numb and often burns and my thoughts are confused."
Thus the artist Vincent Van Gogh wrote between 1877 and 1878 while he was in Amsterdam, testifying to a mental illness that after his death was classified as a probable borderline personality and bipolar disorder.
After an episode of self-mutilation of the ear, the painter finally agreed to be admitted to a clinic defined for the insane in Saint-Rémy de Provence and it is from there that he created one of his most famous paintings, the Starry Night.
On the day of his birth, March 30, the World Bipolar Day is celebrated as a demonstration of the strength and potential of those with bipolar disorder.
Among the goals to eliminate the social stigma that revolves around this disorder that causes unusual changes in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to perform daily activities, the symptoms of which are severe and different from the normal ups and downs that everyone can experiment.
The Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder, the International Bipolar Foundation, and the International Society for Bipolar Disorders support efforts to investigate biological causes, drug treatment goals, best treatments, best diagnostic methods, genetic components of the disease, and strategies for living well with bipolar disorder.
It is estimated that the global prevalence is between 1 and 2% and that it can even reach 5%.
The message chosen is 'Strength for today, hope for tomorrow.' You can post it by sharing your own experience, with the WorldBipolarDay hashtags #WBD # WBD2021 or #bipolarstrong.
"During times of stress and social isolation - the experts recall - it is even more important to maintain a good quality of life and pay attention to both basic needs (nutrition, sleep and health) and hobbies, social interaction, exercise and relaxation .. And keep in mind that social distancing doesn't have to mean social isolation. "
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