I most certainly view my bi-polar disorder the way an artist does. I see all the different shades of blue for depression and orange for mania. As a matter of fact, I did a drawing that I have hanging in my room titled "Mask", which depicts this phenomna. Also the mixed state belongs on a spectrum of "blue and orange paint swirls." I'd put mood stabel as white, ready to be colored on. So, I think bi-polar could use some more colors to be a true spectrum disorder, like autism is.