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"This excellent new guide to bipolar is structured around the kind of key questions that anyone encountering the condition for the first time would want to ask." --Pendulum - The Journal of MDF The Bipolar Organisation
"This is the one book I wish I'd had when I was first diagnosed... remarkably accessible and nourishing" --Paul Abbott, Bafta winning writer of Shameless
"It really is Bipolar Disorder - the Ultimate Guide that stands as a unique and approachable reference book for those with the condition and their loved ones." --Jo Crocker, sister and PA to Stephen Fry - the actor, broadcaster, director, and writer, who talks openly about his own bipolar diagnosis
"Packed with practical advice for those with the condition and their families. It will provide a huge amount of comfort - and help." --Martin Townsend, Editor of the Sunday Express and author of The Father I Had
"As the daughter of a man who suffered from bipolar disorder throughout my upbringing, I strongly ecommend this book as a must-read to all of us who need to understand what we are living with." --Lynne Franks, Broadcaster
"A comprehensive, practical human resource which has been written listening to the voices of the people who know bipolar disorder best."
--Alan Ogilive, Medical Director of Equilibrium - The Bipolar Foundation
"This is the one book I wish I'd had when I was first diagnosed... remarkably accessible and nourishing" --Paul Abbott, Bafta winning writer of Shameless
"It really is Bipolar Disorder - the Ultimate Guide that stands as a unique and approachable reference book for those with the condition and their loved ones." --Jo Crocker, sister and PA to Stephen Fry - the actor, broadcaster, director, and writer, who talks openly about his own bipolar diagnosis
"Packed with practical advice for those with the condition and their families. It will provide a huge amount of comfort - and help." --Martin Townsend, Editor of the Sunday Express and author of The Father I Had
"As the daughter of a man who suffered from bipolar disorder throughout my upbringing, I strongly ecommend this book as a must-read to all of us who need to understand what we are living with." --Lynne Franks, Broadcaster
"A comprehensive, practical human resource which has been written listening to the voices of the people who know bipolar disorder best."
--Alan Ogilive, Medical Director of Equilibrium - The Bipolar Foundation
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"I wish that this superb book had been around when I was growing up with a father with bipolar. It is packed with practical advice for those with the condition and their families on every aspect of the illness - and some astonishing first-hand accounts. It will provide a huge amount of comfort - and help." Martin Townsend, Editor of the Sunday Express and author of The Father I Had. "Should I ever worry about myself or another close family member developing the condition, this book will answer any questions that I might have in the most friendly and uncomplicated style. It really is Bipolar Disorder - the Ultimate Guide that stands as a unique and approachable reference book for those with the condition and their loved ones." Jo Crocker, sister and PA to Stephen Fry - the actor, broadcaster, director, and writer, who talks openly about his own bipolar diagnosis.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I am posting this review from a friend in South Africa at her request as I gave her this book as a gift and so she wasn't able to post a review on Amazon herself.
My daughter is 22 years old and has bipolar disorder. I live in South Africa and having read this book, it is as if a light has come on for me. For years I have been trying to manage my daughter's illness in the dark but I can now see how she has had bipolar disorder all along. She had seen psychologists since the age of nine and was eventually, at the age of 15, diagnosed with severe depression. She kept taking herself off the medication and then a different psychologist would put her on it again. But she was often so happy and outgoing that no one believed that she was depressed. Then at the age of 19 she was tested for bipolar disorder and it was immediately confirmed. The medication made a big difference and she was once again able to cope with life. However, I did not have any tools to help her in other ways. I assumed that the medication on its own would sort her out. Only since reading the book do I understand what the implications are for the carer. I have made BIG mistakes and can see, in hindsight, how they contributed to her mania and depression. I can also see how many of her childhood idiosyncrasies were actually symptoms of bipolar disorder. I am so glad that children can now be diagnosed earlier - even if they are not put onto medication - so that their environment can become "bipolar friendly". I would have done so many things differently, had I known earlier. The other issue the book highlighted very strongly was that the illness is hereditary. I will make sure that my son and my brother read the book, as their children or grandchildren may have this illness. What I have also changed, is not saying that my daughter is bipolar, but that she has bipolar disorder.
The last chapter of the book, mentioning all the famous people who have been diagnosed with the illness, or are thought to have had the illness, makes it so much more "ok" to have the illness oneself. The in-depth information about sectioning is also most illuminating as it reveals how severe this illness really is. Here in South Africa there are still so very many people that think that one can just "pull oneself together". I have finally found a sense of peace and can share that with my daughter and the rest of my family. I have recommended this book to everyone who has bipolar disorder or who knows someone with the illness. Thank you, Sarah and Amanda, for your excellent research and for taking the trouble to write this book.
My daughter is 22 years old and has bipolar disorder. I live in South Africa and having read this book, it is as if a light has come on for me. For years I have been trying to manage my daughter's illness in the dark but I can now see how she has had bipolar disorder all along. She had seen psychologists since the age of nine and was eventually, at the age of 15, diagnosed with severe depression. She kept taking herself off the medication and then a different psychologist would put her on it again. But she was often so happy and outgoing that no one believed that she was depressed. Then at the age of 19 she was tested for bipolar disorder and it was immediately confirmed. The medication made a big difference and she was once again able to cope with life. However, I did not have any tools to help her in other ways. I assumed that the medication on its own would sort her out. Only since reading the book do I understand what the implications are for the carer. I have made BIG mistakes and can see, in hindsight, how they contributed to her mania and depression. I can also see how many of her childhood idiosyncrasies were actually symptoms of bipolar disorder. I am so glad that children can now be diagnosed earlier - even if they are not put onto medication - so that their environment can become "bipolar friendly". I would have done so many things differently, had I known earlier. The other issue the book highlighted very strongly was that the illness is hereditary. I will make sure that my son and my brother read the book, as their children or grandchildren may have this illness. What I have also changed, is not saying that my daughter is bipolar, but that she has bipolar disorder.
The last chapter of the book, mentioning all the famous people who have been diagnosed with the illness, or are thought to have had the illness, makes it so much more "ok" to have the illness oneself. The in-depth information about sectioning is also most illuminating as it reveals how severe this illness really is. Here in South Africa there are still so very many people that think that one can just "pull oneself together". I have finally found a sense of peace and can share that with my daughter and the rest of my family. I have recommended this book to everyone who has bipolar disorder or who knows someone with the illness. Thank you, Sarah and Amanda, for your excellent research and for taking the trouble to write this book.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder following a breakdown triggered by the sudden death of my brother six years ago. It wasn't long before my medical history caught up with me and I was sacked from my job by my somewhat unsympathetic employers. The stigma and discrimination sufferers face can be one of the most challenging aspects of the illness, which is why Biplolar disorder - the ultimate guide is such a breath of fresh air. Written by two cousins who draw upon their own family history of the condition, the book tackles the prejudice and ignorance surrounding the illness head-on. With their calm and clear approach, Sarah Owen and Amanda Saunders have created an indispensable survival guide for sufferers and carers alike. The question-and-answer format allows the user to access relevant information with ease, while quotes from real-life sufferers provide a unique insight into the disorder. For me, the most helpful sections include crisis management - or what to do in an emergency - and advice on the best lifestyle choices to make in order to stay well.
Luckily, I have been well, and medication-free, for the past two years but I feel so much happier knowing I have this excellent guide to hand if I become unwell again. Many thanks for such a wonderful book.
Luckily, I have been well, and medication-free, for the past two years but I feel so much happier knowing I have this excellent guide to hand if I become unwell again. Many thanks for such a wonderful book.
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book because a close friend had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I was very worried when I first saw her in the middle of a psychotic episode and knew I had to find out more. Most other books I'd browsed through on the subject looked fairly inaccessible but the Q and A format of this book means you can read as little or as much as you want, on the topics you're particularly interested in. I also think the fact that both of the authors have personal experience of this condition (three close family members have been diagnosed with it) makes it different from other books - they've both obviously gone through so much and really understand and care about the condition from an insider's point of view. This book is far more than a dry textbook, it shares the personal experiences of both the authors and dozens of people with the condition, often in a wonderfully humorous way. I cried when I read some of the accounts, but also felt lots of hope when I read how many people (such as Stephen Fry) go on to lead very successful, happy lives. I now feel so much better placed to help, support and encourage my friend. Buy this book - it's a good read and an invaluable resource.
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Published 5 months ago by Bewill
Bipolar Disorder - the Ultimate Guide
A very useful book for both carers and sufferers. The chatty insertions from those with first hand experience of the disorder were particularly interesting. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ursula Holdsworth
brilliant!
From the moment this book arrived i couldnt put it down - been recently diagnosed. it was in a readable format unlike so many which are much more medical textbook styles with too... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Beautyfiend
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Fantastic, informative book but written in easy to understand and to explain language and text. Thank you for it,its become my Bible!!!!
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