Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for You and Your Loved Ones (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
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The vital resource for people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones, completely updated. Winner of the American Book Fest Best Book Award in Health - Psychology/Mental Health by the American Book Fest Compassionate and comprehensive, Dr. Francis Mondimore's pathbreaking guide has helped thousands of people and their loved ones cope with bipolar disorder. Now in its fourth edition, Bipolar Disorder has been totally revised and reorganized to reflect dramatic improvements in the treatment of the illness, as well as numerous scientific breakthroughs that have increased our understanding of its causes. With insight and sensitivity, Dr. Mondimore • surveys new medications for treating bipolar disorder, including ketamine, exploring the benefits and potential side effects • reviews the scientific studies that back up claims for recommended botanicals and nutritional supplements, such as omega-3s and NAC, and tells you which ones to leave on the shelf • expands the chapter on brain stimulation treatments to include new transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices and techniques such as "deep TMS" and "theta-burst TMS," as well as new details about vagal nerve stimulation • describes the emerging field of pharmacogenomics: the science of using a patient's genetic profile to improve the selection and dosing of medications • examines the important relationship between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder while discussing why one or the other diagnosis is often overlooked in persons who have both • lays out recommended lifestyle changes and practical approaches to managing the illness better, planning for emergencies, building a support system, dealing with insurance and legal issues, and defining the role of the family A section called "What Causes Bipolar Disorder" has been added to this new edition. Dr. Mondimore also discusses the role that talk therapy, including specialized forms of cognitive behavioral therapy and family-focused therapy, can play in managing the disorder. Throughout the book, Dr. Mondimore has added sidebars on fascinating details about the history of this disorder and its treatment. Review: Helps a lot - Tons of information Review: Top of the line - From being diagnosed as a young man, bipolar disorder has plagued my life. This has been the best, most well written, and informative book on Bipolar Disorder I have read. I have been studying it since 19 (39 now) Easy to read but not at the sacrifice of information. If only this book was around at my diagnosis. I recommend to anyone who is, knows, or loves someone bipolar or wants to expand their knowledge.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 190 Reviews |
J**N
Helps a lot
Tons of information
M**L
Top of the line
From being diagnosed as a young man, bipolar disorder has plagued my life. This has been the best, most well written, and informative book on Bipolar Disorder I have read. I have been studying it since 19 (39 now) Easy to read but not at the sacrifice of information. If only this book was around at my diagnosis. I recommend to anyone who is, knows, or loves someone bipolar or wants to expand their knowledge.
D**Z
Bipolar 101
From the perspective of someone who has suffered with bipolar I for 25 years I found this a comprehensive read for friends and family to better understand the diagnosis of bipolar. Although all cases are different, this book covers the basics for most who suffer with this debilitating disease. I purchased for my best friends daughter who is studying to be a professional in the mental health field. After the many books I have read this is a must read. Many thanks to the author!
K**Y
Good resource!!!
The book gives clear information with citations for further research.
D**I
Really good
Such an easy informative book
M**R
Knowledgeable and easy to read
This is a wonderful comprehensive and easy to read. Anyone with bipolar disorder, no matter how long you've had it, can benefit from this up-to-date compassionately written book.
S**A
Devastating at First, Hopeful at Last
Full of the latest information, it feels scholarly but still approachable. It depends on whether you are prepared to dive in. This book provided my first realization that I was bipolar. Its description of the symptoms, what brings on mania, how it goes undiagnosed, etc. All of this was so helpful. It was also devastating the first time I read it, and caused 30 minutes of crying and pacing angrily about my therapist's office. It was clear that this is me. BUT, it's NOT me. It is one of the many gifts bestowed upon each of us, and we decide how to use these. Some extremely effective tools and therapies have been identified, and I'm excited to say that BIPOLAR DISORDER IS A FEATURE, NOT A BUG. But that could be the bipolar talking :) IYKYK
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