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Coping With Bipolar Disorder and Manic-depressive Illness

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"Every seventeen minutes in America someone commits suicide." ~ Pg. 34

Joann Jovinelly has written and especially helpful book about bipolar disorder. This book helps you to identify which type of bipolar disorder you have and then it explains the best medications for your condition. Because this book seems to have been written for children it may be overlooked by adults. It is definitely more advanced than for age 9-12 and I wouldn't recommend it for children unless they are very mature and have been diagnosed with the illness. This book emphasizes the need to stay on medication even when you are feeling well enough not to take it.

What I found most enjoyable about this book was the short quotes from people who have bipolar disorder. It was interesting to see how they viewed their illness. Since over 2 million people suffer from bipolar disorder in the United States this book is needed and appreciated.

Of all the books I've read on bipolar disorder this one seemed the most informative and detailed. It helped me understand the different types of mania experienced and the types of depression that are typical. I would recommend this book to anyone who suspects they may be bipolar or to anyone who knows someone who is bipolar. This book could help you get a better diagnosis and there is also information on how to choose a doctor.

~The Rebecca Review