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Shortlist of Recommended Self-Help
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The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood Disorder Demitri and Janice Papolos For any caregiver experiencing life with a bipolar child, this book will be an indispensable guide. Drawing upon recent advances in the fields of neuroscience and genetics the authors explain what is known and not known about the illness. They comprehensively explain the diagnosis, tell how to find good treatment and medications, and advise parents about ways to advocate effectively for their children at school. Also included is information about Individual Education Plans for a bipolar child. 2002, Broadway Books |
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The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know David Miklowitz This book is designed to help readers recognize the early signs of bipolar disorder and to find proper medication and treatment. It is a helpful tool for both patients and families and offers practical information about dealing with mood swings. 2002, Guilford Press |
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The Bipolar Workbook Monica Ramirez Basco This workbook clearly lays out a 4-step plan for dealing with bipolar symptoms: See It Coming, Take Precaution, Reduce Your Symptoms, and Check Your Progess. This excellent book helps people understand that getting the correct diagnosis is an opportunity to make sense of the past and prepare for the future. 2005, Guilford Press |
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Breakdown: A Personal Crisis and a Medical Dilemma Stuart Sutherland Psychology professor Stuart Sutherland describes his bipolar episodes, his hospitalizations, and his experiences with drug treatments, different kinds of therapy, and yoga. Drawing upon his background as a psychologist, the author discusses the history and rationale of the various treatments he received. 1987, Oxford University Press |
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A Brilliant Madness Patty Duke and Gloria Hochman Actress Patty Duke describes the disastrous effects of her untreated bipolar disorder for almost twenty years before she was properly diagnosed and treated. Her subsequent recovery and work in the mental health field adds depth and resonance to this autobiography. 1993, Bantam |
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Call Me Anna: The Autobiography of Patty Duke Patty Duke with Kenneth Turan In this sequel to A Brilliant Madness Patty Duke tells the story of her tumultuous show business life and her untreated bipolar disorder -- which led to divorces, tantrums, spending sprees and promiscuous behavior. With proper diagnosis and treatment she has become a successful wife, mother and political activist. 1988, Bantam |
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The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression Mary Ellen Copeland This best-selling workbook provides interactive exercises that help readers take responsibility for their own wellness. It teaches essential coping skills, such as tracking and controlling moods, building a support system, increasing self-confidence and self-esteem, avoiding conditions that can exacerbate mood swings, and using relaxation, diet and exercise to stabilize moods. Included is a step-by-step process to help readers develop their own plan for managing symptoms and staying well. 2002, New Harbinger |
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Loving Someone With Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner Julie A. Fast, John D. Preston This is a ground-breaking book for couples who want to prevent manic-depressive disorder from hijacking their relationship. Once medication has been prescribed, the key is studying the specific ways your partner is affected. This allows couples to develop proactive strategies for treating and stabilizing mood swings and symptoms, before they develop into full-blown crises. This book is an oasis of relief and hope. 2004, New Harbinger |
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Parenting a Bipolar Child: What to Do And Why Nancy B. Austin, Gianni L. Faedda The authors of this book, specialists in mood disorders, offer a comprehensive overview of the available treatment options and most effective parenting strategies for dealing with children diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The book offers advice on parental self-care and integrating the care of the bipolar child with the needs of the rest of the family. 2006, New Harbinger |
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Touched With Fire: Manic Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament Kay Redfield Jamison Psychologist Jamison marshals evidence for the proposition that most artistic geniuses were (and are) manic-depressives. This is a book of interest to scientists, psychologists, and artists struggling with the age-old question of whether psychological suffering is an essential component of artistic creativity. 1996, Free Press |
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An Unquiet Mind Kay R. Jamison Kay Jamison is a psychologist who researches bipolar disorder and creativity. This is the story of her own history of bipolar disorder which she sees as a mixed blessing: complicating her life enormously and at the same time contributing to her creativity. This is a sensitive and compelling story. 1997, Random House |
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