The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know,   ISBN:9781572305250

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This book is a must for anyone with bipolar-I have purchased 29 bookson bipolar and this by far leads the way. It it written for the common layperson, not complicated or confusing. The information and suggestions provided are priceless to anyone with bipolar. You must add this to your list of things to do. Purchase and read this book cover to cover and than over again!

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After years of trying to find answers for behaviors that were beyond imagining, the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder came as a relief for this mother.Wanting answers was just the beginning. Being part of the solution rather than the problem was my personal goal. This book was very helpful to me. Recommended by a career professional in mental health, it is easy to follow the research and the suggestions given, for the most part. The last STAR would have been there had it been not quite so clinical. Written for the patient, it helps to be in the skin of the patient for me, the book is low key, non confrontational and kind to the patient. Most important piece of information as a family member is to not lump the person with the condition. Easy to do when the patient is in an episode. Trying to learn the dance and the steps one can take to keep the dance from becoming deadly, has been huge. There ARE solutions. If you have this disorder or are the loving mother of one who has it, there are things you can do to arrest the severity of this disorder and their is HOPE for the patient. You are NOT your disease. You ARE loved, and you CAN get better, with clear tools described in this book.

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Overall the book was ok but I did not like how the authors would say 'bipolars, your bipolar person, etc.' I am a person with bipolar disorder, not 'A' bipolar. It just kinda ticked me off how she took the fact away that we are still people who happen to suffer from this horrible disorder.

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It has been very helpful in leting me face the disorder and to know what to expect from Bipolar people at different times. It is very useful. I recomend it to anyone who has to deal on a dayly basis with someone suffering from this disorder.

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I have not read every page of this book but glanced over it. I would say this is an good book to have if you have just been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Compared to beginner books like "Bipolar for Dummies" I believe this book is superior because it is more in depth then the ladder title.