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The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
- What You and Your Family Need to Know
- Narrated by: Kris Koscheski
- Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward reclaiming your life from bipolar disorder. 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. You need current information and practical problem-solving advice you can count on. You've come to the right place. In The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, you will learn:
- How you can distinguish between early warning signs of bipolar mood swings and normal ups and downs
- What medications are available, and what their side effects are
- What you should do when you find yourself escalating into mania or descending into depression
- How you can tell your coworkers about your illness without endangering your career
- How you can provide constructive help and support to a loved one with bipolar disorder
Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz offers straight talk, true stories, and proven strategies that can help you achieve greater balance and free yourself from out-of-control moods. The updated second edition of this best-selling guide has the latest facts on medications and therapy, an expanded discussion of parenting issues for bipolar adults, and a new chapter, "For Women Only".
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- Christi B
- 05-11-15
Great resource
This book offered me invaluable resources in granting me a deeper understanding of bipolar disorder. I would recommend this book to anyone struggling with bipolar disorder
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- Carrie James
- 04-19-18
You will feel so validated
I can't turn back time but I spent the last 4 years on the wrong medications (antidepressants) and lost even more years of work because of undiagnosed bipolar. Not even going to talk about the internal suffering and the interpersonal and familial loneliness.
Maybe it wasn't the right time yet to have the clarity and hindsight to see that, as I listen to this wonderful book, I had met all the criteria my whole life, in all of my life situations. It is SO biological; it is SO not a character or moral flaw.
We have suffered so much for this disorder. But now I am so thankful I have clarity on my life now. No more cracking the code. I didn't ask for this. And I can manage it now. Read or listen to this book if you think you may have bipolar disorder or have been diagnosed with major depression and are still suffering in confusion. You will feel so validated.
12 people found this helpful
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- Christie Cantrell
- 12-03-15
Very helpful book for patients & their families.
Detailed and helpful resource for anyone attempting to live with bipolar disorder. Easy to understand.
9 people found this helpful
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- cynthia cuadra
- 08-25-19
Life saver
Focused handbook for anyone suffering from or watching someone suffer from the disorder therapeutic mindfulAnd truly liberating
3 people found this helpful
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- A Techy Nerd
- 10-20-17
This book was really helpful
I’ve struggled with bipolar disorder for 8 years. I didn’t seek treatment till year 8. I ignored the initial diagnosis but now that I’ve accepted it I’ve started to accept and seek any information I could find on it. This book was extremely helpful in understanding myself and my struggles where this illness is concerned. I identified with a lot in this book.
I also liked the narration. Clear and easy to understand and well paced.
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- CH
- 08-29-16
Helped a lot to understand the disorder
Helped a lot to understand the disorder so I can help my son.
Thanks a lot.
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- Sabrina
- 05-29-17
In for a long ride.
Very detailed and in depth book on this disorder. If you are facing it. You will get the facts here. No candy coating here.
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- wesley
- 10-20-17
PhD's writing books
I have read An unquiet mind by Jamison and didn't think it was that easy to follow. Jamison and Miklowitz are psychiatrist, they went to 16 years of college, med school, and post-med... they are very bright and have trouble coming down to the rest of our level. Miklowitz book is a little dry and void of emotion. Yet it is insightful and he is quite diligent in explaining the world of Bipolar Disorder.
4 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 07-18-20
Extremely helpful
Dated someone with bipolar for almost 5 years, had I listened to this book in the beginning things could have been a lot better and guaranteed had a different outcome.
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- andrew
- 06-17-22
"Survival Guide"
Majority of the book discusses how this book is going to teach you something but doesn't teach you anything. Just rambles on and on...
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- DIY Queen
- 12-08-15
Answered loads of questions...
The support for Bipolar in the UK is very different to the US in respect of information. This book gave examples of patient experience that I could relate to and tempered the very frightening diagnosis. Its a must for anyone needing guidance for themselves or loved ones to enable you to drive the illness rather than the other way round.
7 people found this helpful
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- Aaron
- 07-19-17
a life saver. almost literally!
a life saver, I don't get time to read so the audiobook version was spot on.
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- Jared Slight
- 11-13-19
a must read / listen!
This is a must listen for anyone with bipolar. Super helpful for those with the disorder and for those supporting someone with it. For those with it, you are greater than the power of your ups and downs, your highs and lows. I'd adopted a lot of the practical steps in this book before listening to it. My life has improved dramatically. The waves do come crashing in still but I've learnt to surf them a lot better. Good luck on your journey.
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- India Collins
- 08-05-21
Excellent source of help
This book has shone a spotlight on all the little nuances about the disorder which are hard to source elsewhere. Excellent and realistic examples have been provided to give the reader context and a greater understanding of the illness and how it affects us and the people around us. The authors provides trusted, simple, hopeful and practical ways to manage the disorder. An excellent read for anyone who suffers from the disorder or anyone with a loved one who suffers from the disorder. I’m grateful for the information provided.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-14-19
simple truth
says it like it is. I have bipolar type 2 and the majority of the book was very relevant, sometime too much so.
worth a read/listen if you or a family member is diagnosed with the disorder.
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- Jacob
- 08-08-16
Full of a wealth of knowledge
Helpful and practical. well organized topics and very well rounded for informing and giving hope for those with bipolar and friends and family. Thank you.