Why Your Depression Isn't Getting Better: The Epidemic of Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorders [Paperback]

Michael Bartos M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2000

Peter was called an alcoholic, and he was sent to an alcohol treatment center, but alcoholism was not his main problem.Jason was sent to the hospital as an angry, acting out adolescent. He got better only after his bipolar condition was recognized.Diane was labeled a "borderline personality disorder" until a careful evaluation revealed the underlying truth.Ann looks like a crank abusing speedster. Could she just be treating her hyperactivity?These are some of the stories of people who were diagnosed with common psychological problems, but who never improved until the true nature of their underlying illnesses were discovered.Maybe some of these people are just like you. The doctors keep giving you pills and you wonder, Why Your Depression Isn't Getting Better.

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About the Author

Michael R. Bartos, MD is a board certified psychiatrist practicing in Vallejo, California and is Chief of Staff at California Specialty Hospital.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (September 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595122094
• ISBN-13: 978-0595122097
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,333,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Rate, March 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Why Your Depression Isn't Getting Better: The Epidemic of Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorders (Paperback)

Anyone who thinks they're suffering from depression, ADHD or bipolar issues would do well to read this book. While not a substitute for competent counseling and appropriate drug intervention, this book will give you more than a few clues about how to self diagnose yourself and question the treatments that pyschiatrists might prescribe for your condition. Bartos documents through patient histories how common misdiagnosis occurs because of overlapping symptoms of , say, substance abuse and bipolar conditions or bipolar and depression. The reader who sees his symptoms described as bipolar but finds his psychiatrist treating him for depression will quickly see why his condition is not improving. This book is written for the lay person and is an easy and enjoyable read. Of course, if your pyschiatrist tries to intimidate you with his "years of experience and professional expertise" rather than seriously address any issues raised by your careful reading of this book, you might want to consider moving on to a another shrink.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and Provocative, April 23, 2001

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This review is from: Why Your Depression Isn't Getting Better: The Epidemic of Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorders (Paperback)

This book is a quick, easy, and entertaining read. It is not the usual bipolar book since it takes a unique view as to how bipolar disorders can masquerade as other common disorders. Also, Bartos takes on the psychiatric establishment for allowing this confusion to exist for reasons that include complacency, dogma, and at times, greed. I think this book will raise some hackles.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, beneficial information!, February 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Why Your Depression Isn't Getting Better: The Epidemic of Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorders (Paperback)

I read this book from cover to cover without stopping. It covers so much of what is really happening to people and they don't know why. This book tells you what can be wrong and what to do about it. I find I reread many chapters often and it is so very helpful. Easy to read, easy to follow, easy to understand. A great help.