Bipolar Disorder: Insights for Recovery [Paperback]

Jane Mountain (Author)

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From the Publisher

When faced with the challenges of bipolar disorder, Jane Mountain, M.D., chose to give up her practice, cut down on her daily activities and pursue recovery. In doing so, she became interested not only in her own recovery but in helping others who have bipolar disorder. Jane Mountain writes from the unique perspectives of a physician, a person with bipolar disorder and a family member of someone with the disorder. She writes in a personal, friendly and jargon-free manner that her readers appreciate. This book is neither a memoir nor a clinical manual. Rather, it is the distilled insight of someone working hard at recovery. Mountain shares in everyday language the insights that have helped her and others find the path of recovery.

Mountain brings hope and insight not only to the millions who have bipolar disorder, but also their families and friends. Her breakthrough perspectives on bipolar disorder are medically accurate and recovery-based.

Bipolar Disorder-Insights for Recovery, received a 1st Place in the EVVY Awards of the Colorado Independent Publisher's Association

From the Author

Bipolar Disorder: Insights for Recovery is about hope and recovery. It's a book that springs from my personal experiences. In it I share the essential understanding of bipolar disorder that I wish I had had when I was first diagnosed.

I wrote this book to provide easy to read, practical information that those with bipolar disorder, their families and friends can apply to daily life. I believe that a core understanding of bipolar disorder is essential to recovery. This core understanding does not come from a textbook, but rather from knowledge combined with experience. Thus my goal is to provide a book that speaks on a personal level to readers. Above all I want the information I share to be recovery focused and useful.

There are many fine books about bipolar disorder, but they tend to be either memoirs or technical books written for clinicians. These add to our understanding and play an important role. In contrast, my book, is for individuals, families and friends who are seeking a way to manage the challenges of bipolar disorder.

My hope for readers is that they will enter into the process of seeking recovery.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chapter One Pr (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971927057
• ISBN-13: 978-0971927056
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Facing The Daily Challenge of Mania & Depression, January 28, 2004

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Mary Van Pelt (Alamosa, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bipolar Disorder: Insights for Recovery (Paperback)

As a reader, also diagnosed with a bipolar disorder, I appreciate Dr. Mountains Insights for Recovery. The concept that a person can experience both mania and depression at the same time is right on! This idea is explored with a graph on page 108. Dr. Mountain is straight forward and frank when discussing her own illness. She presents an accurate, medically based, and level headed approach to recovery and offers hope to her readers. Advocating for health and wellness, she supports grass root organizations and consumer driven programs that promote recovery.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Illness And Recovery Thanks To A Gentle Woman, February 4, 2005

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Lisa "Bucket Brain" Pease (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bipolar Disorder: Insights for Recovery (Paperback)

As a survivor of manic depression myself, I must commend Dr. Mountain. Her book is an immensely valuable public service. She explains the disease to lay people even though she is an experienced physician.

I don't mean to dwell on myself, but I must say I am a writer by trade. Many writers have been diagnosed with this frightful disease. Dr. Mountain hit the nail on the head when she said the following on page 16 about what a manic phase feels like:

"Life felt like a dense atmosphere of swirling gray smog that threatened to suffocate me."

That's how I felt during my manic phases before lithium brought relief. I would go on shopping binges. I would lie awake nights thinking terrible thoughts about George Bush's family trying to control my thoughts. Oooh, how it influenced my writing negatively! I started rambling on about my old college professors having ties to the CIA. Thank G'd for lithium and now Prozac.

Thank you again, Dr. Mountain. You should couple YOUR writing with the lecture circuit. How I'd love to write an article in my Probe newsletter about your gentle approach to this horrible disease! Please start giving lectures around North America. I will be there to spread the word. I got your back, kiddo.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samuel Allen, October 22, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Bipolar Disorder: Insights for Recovery (Paperback)

As a sufferer of type I bipolar disorder, I have been struggling with this disease for decades in total ignorance. As a result of a recent diagnosis, I've been reading just about every resource available. I found Dr. Mountain's book provides insightful information and advice through comprehensible narrative in a style that is well suited to the general public. I can certainly identify with her personal experiences and found myself wanting more. I cannot wait for her sequel.