The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide - Second Edition

This book is the perfect resource for the newly diagnosed or family member of someone with Bipolar disorder. It answers all of your questions and offers insight into disease course, medication and outlook. It has been an indispensable resource for me as I face a diagnosis of Bipolar type 2 at almost 50 years old.

Very informative. I like the inclusion of the worksheets. I have a family member who was recently diagnosed and I feel better prepared to offer help after reading this book. I especially appreciated the examples of "what not to say". I plan to pass it on to other family members.

Very informative and comprehensive, and includes helpful strategies for managing Bipolar Disorder. This book also addresses the concerns of family and friends, and provides insights that help foster understanding.

I've gone through most of the "top" bipolar disorder guides. This book is head and shoulders above the rest. I am finally able to fully comprehend my "version" of bipolar disorder. I have subsequently been able to work out a strategy with my psychiatrist that has allowed me to stay out of both mania and depression. I recommend this resource highly.

I've gone through most of the "top" bipolar disorder guides. This book is head and shoulders above the rest. I am finally able to fully comprehend my "version" of bipolar disorder. I have subsequently been able to work out a strategy with my psychiatrist that has allowed me to stay out of both mania and depression. I recommend this resource highly.

After reading much material on bipolar disorder, I found this book to be extremely organized and easily readable with many practical exercises on managing this condition. Excellent for patients and family members alike.

This book is fantastic. Dr. Miklowitz tells us how to recognize the warning signs of mania and depression before they become full-blown, how to find the right medication and therapy (which I'm on now), how to prevent mood swings from ruling our lives, and how to stay on track at home and work. The most fascinating sentence in the whole book, if I may quote, which changed my entire life, is this: "Even though bipolar disorder is clearly a disorder of the brain, and its genetic and biological underpinnings are well-documented, it is still treated as a 'mental illness.' Many people still erroneously believe it is erroneously related to your personal choices or morals. As a result, you may feel alienated from others when they find out about your disorder." Hallelujah, Dr. Miklowitz! He has said what I have always felt, and he continues in this logical yet compassionate stance all the way through the book. Above all, you will feel hope. Hope that you can do something to help the seemingly uncontrollale symptoms of your disorder. Run, do not walk, and buy this book!
--Christina Stachura, real nameThe Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Second Edition: What You and Your Family Need to Know

I found this book very helpful. It was written wonderfully and made me understand the condition. I now can have a real conversation with my daughter and not a yelling match. This book explained her to me

An informative guide for a bipolar person and those that interact with a bipolar person. Clear concise definition of what it is and how to reduce or avoid conflict. It brings the reader to an understanding that it is a decease and not something self induced by behavior. Most important benefit is to improve communication and reduce stress.

very fond of this author's work on bipolar. . Really liked the work book done by same author in past. Would like a few more interactive exercises in this book like in previous edition. Shared this with patient who found it helpful