Book Recommendations
These are books recommended by members of this community. These offer many excellent resources about bipolar disorder (manic depression). There is also self-help literature as well as biographical material.
Win the Battle
This is a book review by Marcia Purse, one of About's Co-Guides to Bipolar Disorder, of "Win the Battle: The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bipolar Disorder" by Bob Olson with Melissa Olson.
This is a book review by Marcia Purse, one of About's Co-Guides to Bipolar Disorder, of "Win the Battle: The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bipolar Disorder" by Bob Olson with Melissa Olson.
Bipolar Puzzle Solution
This is a book review written by a person who has bipolar disorder (manic depression). The reviewer tells why he feels this book is a must-read, especially for the newly diagnosed or for anyone who has questions about bipolar disorder.
This is a book review written by a person who has bipolar disorder (manic depression). The reviewer tells why he feels this book is a must-read, especially for the newly diagnosed or for anyone who has questions about bipolar disorder.
Stop Clutter from Stealing Your Life
Both mania and depression can contribute to clutter. Here is a book that can help you face the reasons for cluttering and take steps to overcome it.
Both mania and depression can contribute to clutter. Here is a book that can help you face the reasons for cluttering and take steps to overcome it.
One Thing at a Time
This is a book the clutter-challenged person can really use. Cindy Glovinsky's 100 tips are bound to contain at least 20-30 that will be helpful to every person who is disorganized, overwhelmed or despondent about the clutter in his or her surroundings.
This is a book the clutter-challenged person can really use. Cindy Glovinsky's 100 tips are bound to contain at least 20-30 that will be helpful to every person who is disorganized, overwhelmed or despondent about the clutter in his or her surroundings.
Summer of Glorious Madness
Once again, Christy Yorke, the acclaimed author of "Song of the Seals," has brought readers a compelling and brilliant novel that weaves together true-to-life characters, a beautiful story, and an inspired voice. This novel entitled, "Summer of Glorious Madness," features Jack who had bipolar disorder and refuses to take medication, fearing it will rob him of his creativity.
Once again, Christy Yorke, the acclaimed author of "Song of the Seals," has brought readers a compelling and brilliant novel that weaves together true-to-life characters, a beautiful story, and an inspired voice. This novel entitled, "Summer of Glorious Madness," features Jack who had bipolar disorder and refuses to take medication, fearing it will rob him of his creativity.
Beyond Prozac: Antidotes for Modern Times
Written by Dr Michael J. Norden who looks at natural processes to supplement or replace the drug in the treatment of depression.
Written by Dr Michael J. Norden who looks at natural processes to supplement or replace the drug in the treatment of depression.
Feeling Good Handbook
Written by David D. Burns, this is an excellent resources to learn to isolate negative thoughts and focus on the positive.
Written by David D. Burns, this is an excellent resources to learn to isolate negative thoughts and focus on the positive.
How You Can Survive When They're Depressed
Written by Anne Sheffield this is a valuable resource for those living and coping with the fallout of depression and manic depression.
Written by Anne Sheffield this is a valuable resource for those living and coping with the fallout of depression and manic depression.
Manic Depressive Illness
Written by Frederick K. Goodwin & Kay Jamison, this is an excellent resource of information on this illness. However, it is a fairly technical presention.
Written by Frederick K. Goodwin & Kay Jamison, this is an excellent resource of information on this illness. However, it is a fairly technical presention.
Out of the Shadows : Confronting America's Mental Illness Crisis
E. Fuller Torrey's polemic against the concept of "deinstitutionalization" takes us on a grim tour of the lives led by the mentally ill: untreated, homeless, jobless, and helpless against street violence.
E. Fuller Torrey's polemic against the concept of "deinstitutionalization" takes us on a grim tour of the lives led by the mentally ill: untreated, homeless, jobless, and helpless against street violence.
Prescription for Nutritional Healing
This is an excellent resource for information about vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements which contains a section specific to Bipolar Disorder. We do not, however, ever recommend discontinuing medication therapy without a doctor's approval.
This is an excellent resource for information about vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements which contains a section specific to Bipolar Disorder. We do not, however, ever recommend discontinuing medication therapy without a doctor's approval.
Shadow Syndromes
Written by John J. Ratey & Catherine Johnson this is a look at the mild forms of serious mental disorders that often seriously affect the course of our lives.
Written by John J. Ratey & Catherine Johnson this is a look at the mild forms of serious mental disorders that often seriously affect the course of our lives.
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
Author David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D., writes "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."
Author David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D., writes "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."
When Madness Comes Home
Written by Victoria Secunda this book offers help and hope for the children, siblings, and partners of the mentally ill.
Written by Victoria Secunda this book offers help and hope for the children, siblings, and partners of the mentally ill.
A Mood Apart: The Thinker's Guide to Emotion and Its Disorders
Dr. Whybrow asserts that mood disorders are afflictions of the self - disorders that signal something is fundamentally wrong with our internal mechanisms of regulation and control. They are not a problem of will power or a sign of personal weakness. Mood disorders are physical ailments and should be treated with the same kind of sympathy and care a doctor treats other physiological disorders.
Dr. Whybrow asserts that mood disorders are afflictions of the self - disorders that signal something is fundamentally wrong with our internal mechanisms of regulation and control. They are not a problem of will power or a sign of personal weakness. Mood disorders are physical ailments and should be treated with the same kind of sympathy and care a doctor treats other physiological disorders.
Touched with Fire
Written by Kay Jamison this is an authoritative look at the relationship between manic-depressive illness and the artistic temperament.
Written by Kay Jamison this is an authoritative look at the relationship between manic-depressive illness and the artistic temperament.
Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families
Written for those with bipolar disorder and their families, this handbook provides an overview of the many stages and types of the illness, illuminates research on its biological roots, and discusses traditional and alternative treatments.
Written for those with bipolar disorder and their families, this handbook provides an overview of the many stages and types of the illness, illuminates research on its biological roots, and discusses traditional and alternative treatments.
Loving Someone With Bipolar Disorder
When a person loves someone with bipolar disorder, life can be very stressful. From medication troubles to a partner's mood swings the demands on a partner can be intense. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder takes a unique and practical approach to these issues.
When a person loves someone with bipolar disorder, life can be very stressful. From medication troubles to a partner's mood swings the demands on a partner can be intense. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder takes a unique and practical approach to these issues.