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#151
Jan 09, 2014, 04:59 PM
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I'm reading Exuberance by Jamison (wrong spelling)
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#152
Jan 14, 2014, 12:03 AM
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My absolute favourite is:
Calm Seas: Keys to the Successful Treatment of Bipolar Disorder by Roger Sparhawk M.D. Very easy to read and has a ton of citations, which is great for adding credibility to your active role as a patient with your pdoc |
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#153
Feb 15, 2014, 04:49 AM
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"unquiet mind" was quite helpful shortly after my diagnosis sometime around the end of the 1990s.
so far in 2014, i'm reading "get it done when you're depressed" by julia fast and "breaking the bipolar cycle" by dr. elizabeth brondolo. both books are helping me find my way out of a deep depression that's been holding tight since christmas. -deb saine
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#154
Feb 17, 2014, 05:10 PM
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I have a hard time relating to the Kay Jamison books everyone else loves. It seems like every single person in her life bends over backwards to accept, accommodate, and help her. Not my experience at all.
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#155
Apr 05, 2014, 04:17 PM
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Taking Charge of Bipolar Disorder by Julie A. FAst.
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#156
Apr 05, 2014, 09:56 PM
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#157
Apr 06, 2014, 02:09 PM
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Welcome to the Jungle, by Hilary Smith
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#158
Apr 12, 2014, 03:08 PM
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I may ruffle some feathers, but I hated the book "Manic." Ugh! I thought she was so egotistical. Every other chapter mentioned her high profile law career, porshe, size 6 expensive wardrobe, high priced location, and never ending supply of eligible suitors. Sorry but I give it ★ out of ★★★★★
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#159
Apr 12, 2014, 04:33 PM
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I'm reading Born to be Worthless by Dr. Kevin Solomons. And though I don't agree with everything, it's been helpful to how I think about myself.
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#160
May 19, 2014, 04:16 PM
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Night Falls Fast was triggering for me, too. But Kay Redfield-Jamison's other books are intriguing, informative & helpful
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#161
May 21, 2014, 12:42 PM
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That's why I chose not to read it but chose a couple others of hers.
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#162
May 24, 2014, 02:35 PM
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"Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me," by Ellen Forney. A fantastic graphic novel.
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Jun 22, 2014, 01:35 PM
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Another good one is The Tao of Bipolar by C. Alexander Simpkins, PhD for anyone who is interested in a holistic/meditative approach. Lots of good exercises.
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#164
Jun 23, 2014, 02:19 PM
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I'm currently doing a book called Managing Bipolar Disorder. I don't know who the author is right now, but so far so good. I'm looking forward to the chapters about mania because I never know what to do when I'm manic. I know what to do when I'm depressed, that's easy. But mania....I don't have a clue.
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Jun 25, 2014, 08:05 AM
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The absolutely worst book I have ever read was Manic: A Memoir
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/006143...110_SY165_QL70 Let me give you a synopsis. Terri is a perfect size 6 and all men find her irresistible. She lives in a very exclusive neighborhood in Los Angeles. She is a high power lawyer with a great salary. This income allows her to wear only the best clothes and own a porsche. She turns on all the men single and married when she is manic and hypersexual. Terri never does much of anything that makes her appear less than perfect. She is living the high life. Don't waste your time. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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#166
Jul 07, 2014, 02:46 AM
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Wow! That's a big list, thanks. I've come across a couple of those while searching on Amazon, but the ones I previewed seemed to cover more Bipolar I symptoms. Do you recommend one from your list that is targeted more for bipolar II or around that on the spectrum?
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#167
Jul 12, 2014, 03:18 PM
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Oh I wrote my story thinking it would help. It didn't. I called it 'Killing Death' which was apt I thought.
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#168
Jul 18, 2014, 02:23 PM
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#169
Jul 25, 2014, 12:24 AM
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The absolutely worst book I have ever read was Manic: A Memoir
Thanks for the head's up! I hate wasting money on books, so all these reviews are extremely helpful! It's amazing how some get published. |
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#170
Jul 26, 2014, 02:31 PM
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All of the suggestions people posted are really helpful - I will have to check some of them out.
My psychiatrist recommended "Why am I still depressed? Recognizing and managing the ups and down of bipolar II and soft bipolar disorder" by Jim Phelps. It has been really helpful in me realizing that my diagnosis is real and learning what I need to manage it and help myself. The other people I've been reading is "Less than crazy. Living fully with bipolar II" The woman who wrote it is a journalist and was diagnosed. So far its been helpful. I'm going to start looking at the books that are more nonfiction and personal stories now! |
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Jul 31, 2014, 03:59 PM
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Any solid pdfs?
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Aug 08, 2014, 01:13 PM
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#173
Aug 08, 2014, 01:27 PM
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I'm living mental illness. Why the hell would I want to read about it?
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Aug 08, 2014, 04:06 PM
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#175
Aug 09, 2014, 05:40 PM
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When well,it's good for illness recognition and illness education.
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