Product Description

A symptom-specific guide to help you or your loved ones deal with bipolar disorder

People suffering from bipolar disorder may have difficulty differentiating the vicious ups and downs of their bipolar cycle from the stress and strain of everyday life. Written by two specialists and based on the latest research in neurobiology and stress, this is the only guide to identify, isolate, and address these symptoms individually and prescribe appropriate actions for each situation.

This life-changing book shows you how to team with your friends, loved ones, and doctors to formulate an effective plan to battle the disorder. It also contains many exercises to help you manage your symptoms and move forward with your personal goals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #148055 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

From the Back Cover

About the Author

Elizabeth Brondolo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist specializing in bipolar disorders. She has been practicing in New York City for more than fifteen years. She is a nationally known researcher in stress and health and a professor at St. John's University.

Xavier Amador, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who was on the faculty at Columbia University Medical School for fifteen years. He is a nationally known researcher on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, the author of I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help, and past director of research at the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Customer Reviews

A clear and accurate book
I was recently diagnosed with bipolar after struggling with it for many years, this is the first book i've read about it, but was very impressed with the style and content. I found it not only gave me a better understanding of my thoughts and behaviours but also helped my family to understand. The book is layed out in a practicle and managable way, with advice, science, examples from real patients,and excersises you can try.
I was suprised at how accuratly they had conveyed emotions and syptoms i had experienced. The book is not dumbed down but is simple and easy to understand. It is broken down into managable chunks so even on worst days i still managed to read a little. The information is up to date and the writing is sypmathetic but proffesional. I would say this book is a must have for anyone dealing with bipolar or knows someone with this disorder.