I agree that man is more than an animal. My bipolar disease causes me to act like an animal. This hurts me deeply. Some thoughts I have are: The ability to self reflect is a gift. I causes me to reach beyond my grasp and to want more for myself and for others. Not Physical wants but connectedness. To desire to increase their desire to learn and not besatisfied with dy to day media and what is spoon fed to them from others. I have had three major episodes. I am currently medicated on Lithium BID and 1/2 trazadone when neede at bedtime. Thankfully not often. I am 65 and believe in neurogenisis. It is my hope that people can come to realise that to accept lies told to them in childhood are not the values they can live with today. To understand the possible reasons behind the dysfunctional toic environment is to realise it was not on purpose. I helps dissolve the hate and anger. Forgiveness is key. I found you cnnot forgive yourself untill you forgive others. Your brain wont let go of it. i also believe it is not totaly unlike Post Traumatic Brain Injury the way in which my first depression occurred. I give you permission to quote, paraphrse or use what I have said to help others. Feel free to email me. Sincerely, Janet Linda