By Tammy Quinn Mckillip
Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging from mania or euphoria to clinical depression. Also known as "manic depression," bipolar disorder can wreak havoc with the lives of those who suffer from the illness. Caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, it is usually managed by mood-stabilizing medications, including Lithium, Librium and other psychotropic drugs. ...