If you’re the parent or family member of a person with Bipolar disorder, you’ll want to head to the bookstore. While there are lots of good reference books, ranging from clinical study guides to “how to” on coping mechanisms for people with Bipolar disorder, to family survival guides, one of the best is Mikowitz’s Bipolar Disorder Guide for Patient and Family Members, currently in its second edition.
Every day, many people are diagnosed with mental illnesses. Perhaps, you’re one of them, or maybe a family member is afflicted. It’s hard to identify when someone is afflicted with a mental illness, and this is double so with bipolar disorder, and its characteristic ups and downs. David J. Miklowitz’s book lays down the clinical definition of bipolar disorder, its range of effects, and describes how its severity changes from different stimuli - then he goes on to coping strategies.
‘The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know’ is an excellent addition to your book collection. Not only that, it can be of great help to you and your family.
Before, people diagnosed with bipolar don’t have the wealth of options to help them in their daily struggle. Because of sharper diagnosis, better medicine, and a lot of support groups, there is a bright future waiting for bipolar patients.
The author of the book mentioned is a Psychology Professor in Colorado University since 1989. He has conducted research funded by MacArthur Foundation and the NIMH, and has gained much professional recognition for his work. His book’s second edition is a great resource for bipolar patients because it provides information on:
- early signs and warnings on mood swings caused by normal day to day experiences
- medications available for bipolar patients and their possible side effects
- things to do when you’re climbing into into mania, or sinking into depression
- how to get support and help from friends and family members
- how to inform co-workers about the illness without losing your career
The book’s second edition is intended for use by the patient. It is a comprehensive guide that tackles different information and other related questions that the patient may have in mind. It will help them to take charge and reclaim their life from bipolar disorder. Miklowitz is a specialist in this field; and is able to give concrete advice that can help bipolar patients to balance their life emotionally and financially.Don’t lose your life to bipolar, make a move now and purchase the book by Miklowitz. It deals with exclusive patient issues like overcoming the diagnosis, the right person(s) to confide in, and recognizing your mood swings and living with them. The book is also useful for therapists and the family members of people with bipolar disorder as well. It promotes stability, explores multidimensional management techniques, thorough, well-written, and full of great advice to re-organize the patient’s life. People having the illness, as well as those who have to live and work with them will find the book very useful.
The book is a great addition to campus and public libraries because it is rich in materials to demystify bipolar disorder. It explains methodically, the disease, symptoms, diagnosis, and cogently explains possible causes; and at the same time offers advice to manage it. There are also logs and worksheets provided to help patients better understand bipolar. All in all, the book is interesting, informative, and compassionate.
Bipolar Disorder Uncovered
Rick Seager was diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago but he was determined not to let it take control of his life. So he fought back and has gone on to become the bestselling author of the ebook ‘Bipolar Disorder Uncovered‘
In this new Bipolar Disorder book you will learn how to cope with the ups and downs of Bipolar Disorder so you can get back to living a normal life again.
Check out Rick’s website for more details.
