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An Underview of Mental Illness

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An Underview of Mental Illness By: Michael Crawford

Mr. Crawford has skillfully interwoven his 19 years of personal experience with Bipolar Disorder with information explaining the illness...in particular the kindling model as presented by Dr. R. M. Post. Kindling is explained...how it happens, and how it erupts, both technically and chronologically in Mr. Crawford's life. This theory is shown clearly in his example of failure at adolescent love projected to the same failure as an adult. Mr. Crawford's personal story, while similar to those of others with this illness, is also unique.

Also included is an excellent chapter "How to Breakeven with Bipolar Disorder" which presents timely and sage advice for anyone with this disorder.

This book is eminently readable...an excellent story and source of information that I would recommend for anyone with Bipolar Disorder and for their families and friends who hope to gain an understanding of what this illness is, how it feels, and how it can be treated,

My congratulations to Mr. Crawford.

Bipolar World

The author has emerged on the other side after 14 years of struggling with Bipolar disorder and has turned his knowledge into a "gift" for all those who suffer with mental illness and for those who treat them. His own case history of Kindling is told, then followed by very practical suggestions for survival in the chapter called "How to Break Even with Bipolar Illness". Extensive research has been done to provide us with a readable history of mental illness, and with a short description of the roles of Clinical Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology. Also included is a bibliography which would make a doctoral candidate wide-eyed. The book is a "gift" because the writer has not only seen the underview, but has taken control, studied the disease, and with great intelligence and skill has shared it with us. If you have, or think you may have a mental disorder, or if you work in the field of Mental Health, I urge you to read this book?