The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
What You and Your Family Need to Know
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Narrated by:
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Kris Koscheski
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Written by:
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David J. Miklowitz
About this listen
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".
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- michael jenkins
- 2023-01-30
I have bipolar one
This book Tells a harsh reality one that I have to live with But it's also a story of hope A story that says That harsh reality is not the end But only the beginning After my episode 6 years ago I never thought I'd live a normal life I thought I'd just be the crazy guy Down the street But after listening to this I think maybe I Can have a normal life Maybe this disease doesn't mean the end Maybe with a good support system And the proper medication I can make it through this and not just Survive but thrive
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- Joseph MacLean
- 2021-07-22
Loved it.
Loved it. Although it did seem repetitive it had an enormous amount of great information.
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- mathieu G
- 2022-05-07
Great book to understand bipolar
its easy to follow and explains both side of bipolar . this is a book for anyone that wants to understand the illness.
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- mike
- 2021-05-14
i cant listen to this
every sentence cuts out literally dont know what he is saying half the time cut its missing the first 2 words every time a point is made
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- Anaise
- 2024-07-18
Read this for a friend who is suffering
I thought it was callous and a bit inappropriately cruel
I was not happy to hear this
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