The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know
by David J. Miklowitz

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know
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Author: David J. Miklowitz
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01-24
ISBN: 1572305258
Number of pages: 322
Publisher: The Guilford Press

Book Reviews of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know

Book Review: Waste of money
Summary: 1 Stars

I have bipolar disorder and read many books on the subject. After reading some of the reviews and the description of the book, I had high hopes. I am always looking for literature to help my family, friends, and relationships understand what it means to have bipolar, and to help them understand what they see me go through.

I struggled to read this book. It was boring and only brushed the surface of the disorder. The book also reads like a high school text book; I felt as if there should have been a test at the end of every chapter.

This book may be helpful to some, but I found it did not go deeply into what people really need to know to understand and the disorder and help their loved ones with it.

Summary of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know

Thanks to sharper diagnosis and better medicine, the future is brighter for people with bipolar disorder than in past generations. But if you or someone you love is struggling with the frantic highs and crushing lows of this illness, there are still many hurdles to surmount at home, at work, and in daily life.

*How can you learn to distinguish between the early warning signs of mood swings and the normal ups and downs of life?
*What medications are available, and what are their side effects?
*What should you do when you find yourself escalating into mania or descending into depression?
*How can you get the help and support you need from family members and friends?
*How can you tell your coworkers about your illness without endangering your career?

In this comprehensive guide, Dr. David J. Miklowitz offers straight talk that can help you tackle these and related questions, take charge of your illness, and reclaim your life. A leading researcher and clinical specialist who knows what works, Dr. Miklowitz supplies proven tools to help you achieve balance--and free yourself from the emotional and financial havoc that result when symptoms rule your life--without sacrificing your right to rich and varied emotional experiences.

This essential resource will help you and your family members come to terms with the diagnosis, recognize early warning signs of manic or depressive episodes, cope with triggers of mood swings, resolve medication problems, and learn to collaborate effectively with doctors and therapists. You'll learn specific ways to ask for support and help from your family and friends--and what to do when their "caring" feels like "controlling." For times when the going gets tough, a wealth of examples of how others have dealt with similar challenges offer new perspectives and new solutions.

Whether you have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, are considering seeking help for the first time, or have been in treatment for years, this empowering book is designed to help put you--not your illness--back in charge of your life.

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