[Dark Skies]

As a BP, I can say that it tends to cause extreme views (and powerful religious imagery). I think his production of "The Passion" and his behavior in general places him squarely in the diagnostic territory of bi-polar.

I am BP II, but know many of all variations. As they say, "it takes one to know one."

[soccermom]

Yes, and sometimes mania can produce some great, powerful creativity --- as evidenced in The Passion. It is a shame all that creative energy can't be harnessed w/o all the negative baggage. Thanks for sharing your perspective. I think people need to understand these conditions, rather than react as if discussing it is somehow an attack.