Why Am I Up, Why Am I Down?: Understanding Bipolar Disorder
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Book Overview
Violent mood swings...suicidal feelings...unpredictable behavior... Is your life a roller coaster of highs and lows? Do your moods vacillate between profound sadness and euphoria? If so, you may be suffering from bipolar disorder, a complex illness that involves the mood centers of the brain and affects as many as two million Americans. Since bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as major depression, an accurate diagnosis is crucial to understanding and managing this often chronic condition. Now this sensitive, authoritative guide explains the challenging nature of bipolar disorder and how to get the right kind of treatment to minimize or prevent future episodes of this devastating illness. Find out- What causes bipolar disorder and who is at risk The symptoms of both manic and depressive episodes and their common triggers How to get the very specific kind of help you need and why early diagnosis is your best bet for successful treatment The latest facts on successfully managing bipolar disorder...why alternative therapies such as meditation and hypnotherapy can actually be dangerous to bipolar sufferers...plus news from the front lines of research
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0440234654
ISBN13:9780440234654
Release Date:August 1999
Publisher:Dell
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 4.2" x 7.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Glad I read it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder after being misdiagnosed with depression for 10 years and this book made a lot of sense. I liked that it addressed the suicide issue, because most books don't mention suicide hardly at all. It stated that bipolar disorder is the #1 reason for suicide in the U.S. The book is easy to read and very interesting for the bipolar person. I also read my husband some of the pertinent stuff I thought he should know. I learned a lot about ECT. It is obviously written by people who know what they're talking about.
Clear Explanation!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
As a person with Bipolar this book really explains everything very well that your doctor may not. This was very easy ready and very informative. Was up to date and the combination on psychology and biology was impressive. This book took it a step further than most and explained the causes and then the treatments and why these are needed.
Re-assurance for a family member
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As a sibling of someone with bipolar disease, I found this book to be most re-assuring. It was remarkably reader friendly, while at the same time offering up to date and thoughtful information. In addition, the book balances biology, psychology and the environment in understanding the causes and treatment of this disease. This is a great book for anyone who wants to know that there is clear and realistic optimism for treating bipolar disorder.
The most readable and practical guide on Bipolar Disorder.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As someone who has wrestled with Manic Depression for years, this is the first book that provided me with realistic hope, tons of information, and direction as to how to seek care from an expert. Being a chemical engineer, it was most reassuring to learn of the many new scientific advances. I am now in treatment with a psychiatrist who specializes in Bipolar disorder. The future looks bright. This book was a major help towards that end.
The cutting edge book on bipolar disorder
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As a fellow psychiatrist, I found this book to be remarkably informative, while at the same time both on the clinical cutting edge and appropriately hopeful. This is a must read for mental health professionals,bipolar patients and their loved ones.
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