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08/18/2007 10:54 AM
Bipolar Books????
KTippy24
KTippy24  
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Hey everyone! I was just wondering if any of you have read or know of some good books about bipolar...maybe even for spouses or loved ones supporting someone with bipolar? I could use something that isn't all filled with Dr. talk Tongue Thanks!!!
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08/18/2007 02:13 PM  Top
Odyssey
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"An Unquiet Mind" by Kate Jamison is a great book on bipolar disorder. Ms. Jamison is a psychiatrist who also has bipolar disorder. Blessings, Odyssey

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08/18/2007 05:42 PM  Top
KTippy24
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Thanks Odyssey I'll look that up! Take care!

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08/19/2007 06:41 AM  Top
cappy1978
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You also might want to read "A Brillant Madness" by Patty Duke, the actress. It tells of her personal story with bipolar disease. I recommend it....
You can live with the bipolar disorder, not let bipolar disorder ruin you...

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08/19/2007 09:22 PM  Top
flightmusic
 
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Yes! I have a good one! It's called The Bipolar Workbook," by Dr. Monica Busco. It takes you step by step through the process of understanding bipolar illness.

Hope this helps.

08/20/2007 07:20 AM  Top
KTippy24
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Thank you all! I have alot of reading ahead of me! Smile

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08/21/2007 07:39 PM  Top
kitkatt1216
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I'm in the middle of "Living Well with Depression and Bipolar" by John McManamy and it is an amazing book... highly suggest it for everyone to read.

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07/17/2010 05:50 PM  Top
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My husband and I found "Living with Someone Who's Living with Bipolar Disorder" by Chelsea Lowe and Bruce M. Cohen to be very good. It's a newer book published in 2010.
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07/17/2010 07:22 PM  Top
Mary2009
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The Bipolar Handbook by Dr. Wes Burgess
“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin to Pooh”

07/17/2010 08:22 PM  Top
proudmami01
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I love the Bipolar Workbook. I've been working on that this past week.

There's also a Bipolar Disorder for Dummies that is Filled with Great Information.

Tiffany, 27 y/o

Bipolar I
Rapid Cycling
Anxiety Disorder
PTSD

Klonopin 1-4mg/day
Adderall 40mg (20mg 2x day)
Topamax 200mg
Depakote 500mg

Chantix - time to quit smoking, FOR GOOD!

I don't want the world to see me, cuz I don't think they'd understand. When everything's made to be broken - I just want you to know who I am.
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