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Usually ships in 27-62 business days | | | | | | For Dr. Wes Burgess, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder means hope-hope for the estimated ten million people who will develop the disorder during their lifetimes, and hope for the families and friends of people who suffer from it. Drawing upon the real questions asked by patients and families during his nearly twenty years as a bipolar specialist, The Bipolar Handbook comprehensively tackles every area of the disorder, from its causes to medical treatment and psychotherapy, to strategies for creating a healthy lifestyle, to the prevention of, coping with, and treatment of bipolar episodes. From the more than five hundred questions and answers, you'll learn:
- what to expect when pursuing a diagnosis
- how to choose the right doctor or specialist
- how to get the disorder under control
- what treatments and medication protocols are best for you
- how to reduce stress to prevent manic and depressive episodes
- what family members and friends can do to support you, and more
Dr. Burgess also addresses unique lifestyle concerns facing bipolar individuals. Special chapters on practical strategies for career success, building healthy relationships, issues that specifically affect bipolar women, and coping techniques for families and friends further explore the impact of the disorder on daily life.
The Bipolar Handbook's easy-to-access format and full chapter of resources, as well as diagnostic criteria from the American Psychiatric Association and the National Institute for Mental Health, make this a versatile guide-perfect for quick reference and in-depth discovery. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Wes Burgess | | Paperback: | 256 pages | | Publisher: | Avery/Penguin | | Publication Date: | June 08, 2006 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1583332499 | | Product Length: | 9.02 inches | | Product Width: | 6.0 inches | | Product Height: | 0.69 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.61 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.9 inches | | Package Width: | 5.9 inches | | Package Height: | 0.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 31 reviews |
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35 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 safe passage for those who suffer (or know ones who do) Jun 23, 2006
By Christopher Cleveland
I am a bi polar male who has read virtually all mass marketed books in the field. Having gained familiarity with the "competition", I can honestly say this is the finest book in the field.
In a series of beautifully organized chapters, Dr. Burgess covers everything from medications, diet, and dating life. The book is positively encyclopedic.
The book's strengths lie in the fact that Burgess doesn't spend so much time on anecdotal stories, as many of his competitors do, but rather, he organizes his material so as to invite you to actively particpate in your own treatment. And believe me, there can be no greater gift, coming from one who suffers, than to be made to feel, with this brilliant book's help, that one can be at the steering wheel for one's own treatment.
So, don't hesitate. If you are bi polar, know or love someone who is bi polar, to pick up this book. It has it all. It even turned me on to Samuel Coleridge!
26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
This is truelly an incredible book Aug 02, 2006
By Sarah Luciani
I have bipolar disorder, and also have a mother and sister with it. Educating myself on this illness has been very important to me. I have to say this book is absolutely the best in it's class.
I have read many books with the intention of educating on bipolar disorder, and they have been helpful in a generic sense, I now needed something more in depth. This was it! This book answers so many questions about living with the disorder, medications, diet and other complications that are common with this illness.
I keep referring back to it, it reminds me that I am not alone in this. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more.
25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Amazing Book! I Had Never Connected These Parts of Myself Before Sep 09, 2006
By Jennifer A. Whiteford
Although I have wondered if I was bipolar for many years now, I was only just diagnosed two days ago by my primary dr. (and referried to a psychologist). After I took the kids to school yesterday, I went out to the book store and looked up books on bipolar. The first one I picked that interested me, I took and sat down with. I kept reading it and reading it and finally decided I had to take it home with me.
It is question-and-answer format, so you really can just read a section at a time, rather than a "whole chapter". I won't say "everything" in this book is "me", but I can't tell you how it was to finally sit and read something that was talking about ME! Things that have been following me around since I was a teenager (now 34) and I never connected them together. Never was diagnosed! I was always told I was "normal", or depressed or anxious and put on meds for these. I KNEW something was not right with my behavior- cheap sex on the first date w/o protection, driving on a whim 10 hours to visit an online "friend", buying big items on a whim... and more than that, the RUSH that with it! Leaving jobs in the middle of the day to go "hide" just so nobody knew where to find me!
I could go on, but the point is that I had never connected all these things (and more) in my life before. I was always told I was lazy, to "get your life in order"... now I know why I talk a million miles and hour, switch topics 10 times and can't find my way back to waht I started to talk about- all within 30 second!
Its wonderful to finally at least have all these bits connected so that I might begin to learn how to cope with this. Having dysphoria as they call it,- detached from the world, floating, things seeming more colorful, seeing people in front of me who "suddenly disappear"- might seem fun, but really its not. Its like I am being made to do them. And then soon after, getting extremely depressed and planning ways to kill myself ... and worst of all, not being able to control any of these things- even when I know they are not "normal".
I tried writing Dr. Burgess to thank him at his website, but I could not find the address. So- thank you Dr. Burgess for this amazing book! I can finally get to working on not thinking I am a horrible person for continually failing at things I try to start up (school, jobs, projects, relationships) and to hopefully learn how to NOT think I can "do it all and more if only there were enough hours in the day".
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Way above other books on bipolar disorder Jun 12, 2006
By Amber Swanson
I am so excited about this book. It has already helped me solve some of my most important problems. This book is different from all the other books on bipolar disorder I have read. Also this book is easy to read. It seems simple at first. But then you realize that you understand concepts that are not in the other books. For the first time, I really understand what bipolar disorder is and have some ideas about what to do about it. This book is worth owning so you can read it over anytime you need to. I am getting a copy for my doctor to read. Also for my brother who has a bipolar kid.
Since I wrote the above review, I've read all the newest books and the Handbook is still the best. I think it is organized well and it has already helped me avoid a minor crisis. The Handbook feels very personal to me compared to the other books. It feels like I am talking with Dr Burgess and he knows and cares about my personal problems. Unlike some other books, this one has practical advice about personal and work relationships as well as family.
I was happy to find out what causes bipolar and why the various treatments work. I also needed to know how bipolar can be passed on to your kids (or not). The book includes information on natural treatments and how to reduce stress. I gave a copy to my doctor and he liked it and said it has information so new that it isn't in the textbooks, yet.
So I'm sold on the Handbook.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
this book is required reading Jun 27, 2006
By Dr. R
I am a doctor with bipolar patients. One of my staff brought in this book last week and we have all read it. It looks like a popular health book but I have learned a number of new things from this book that will improve my patient care. Also, it is an enjoyable read and easy to follow. I have already made this book required reading for my staff, my patients and their families. It has my recommendation.
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