Psychology Today: Taming Bipolar Disorder (Psychology Today Here to Help) (Paperback)

by Lori Oliwenstein (Author)
Key Phrases: relapse into mania, bipolar child, childhood bipolar disorder, The Bipolar Medicine Chest, New York, United States (more...)

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Product Description
Living and thriving with bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder is about the wildest of euphorias and the deepest of depressions. Now, Alpha Books and Psychology Today present all the information, guidance, and support people with bipolar disorder—and their loved ones—need in order to thrive. This important book contains cutting-edge research and straightforward advice from the most respected names on bipolar disorder, along with the most up-to-date information on mental health organizations and support and advocacy groups. In addition, readers will find inspiring stories of courage and triumph.

• More than two million Americans live with bipolar disorder—and it’s on the rise among children and adolescents
• Includes strategies for navigating the health care system, nurturing relationships, advancing in the workplace, and repairing bridges burned during mania and depression
• Features the latest research—from new pharmaceuticals to innovative therapies, dietary changes to acupuncture, light therapy to mood charting

About the Author
Lori Oliwenstein, formerly a senior editor at Discovery magazine, has written on topics from evolutionary medicine to bacterial suicide for numerous magazines. She also coauthored Superhuman: The Awesome Power Within, the companion volume to the documentary series aired by the BBC and the Discovery Channel. She is currently a science writer for USC’s Health Sciences Public Relations Office.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (December 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592572855
• ISBN-13: 978-1592572854
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #371,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best, July 21, 2005

By	Stefanie L. Bradley "flickablankie" (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As someone who suffers from bipolar disorder, I am always on the look-out for books on the subject. I own several, and of them all I can honestly say that "Taming Bipolar Disorder" is the best of the bunch. Not only does it include information on *all* the medications I'm on--some of which are relatively new to the bipolar scene--but it also includes information about the biological underpinnings of the illness, as well as useful information on how to go about living a life constrained by the disorder, and living that life to the fullest. I highly commend Lori Oliwenstein for this work--she's done a magnificent job and given a very thorough overview of the illness in a very upbeat, easy to read format.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most wonderful and informative book on bipolar disorder, September 19, 2005

By	K. Stone (Atlanta,GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the most wonderful and informative book on bipolar disorder. Most of the books I have read afterwards just feel like repeats of information. This book opened my eyes to all the many treatments out there for my bipolar disorder. I felt like I knew everything there is to know about my disorder. But I am still reading more books on it just to be sure! If you are looking for just one book that's easy to read and has a wealth of information then you have found it with this book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, May 1, 2006

By	E. Cossar (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been trying to learn everything I can about bipolar disorder since I've been diagnosed, and this book was a terrific help. It has information on everything: the biological, the technical, and the emotional aspects of the disorder.

Everything is explained clearly and it's never dry or tedious. I would highly recommend this for people with bipolar AND their friends and families.