Bipolar Recommended Books -- Worth Reading

InsideBlackBox · Aug 14, 2014, 04:58 PM

Because i sought treatment so late in the game, I literally had to learn how to surpase my shame and rebuild my self worth. If, anyone can relate to this experience, I found The Feeling Good Handbook by Dr. David D Burns, MD to help look at my core issues and file them properly.

tigersassy · Aug 27, 2014, 08:27 AM

Anyone read Perfect Chaos, A Daughter's Struggle to Survive Bipolar and a Mother's Journey to Save Her by Linea and Cinda Johnson?

ladybug5 · Aug 28, 2014, 03:54 PM

Patty Duke has a book i read. some lessons she learned in it helped me. Like being aware of steroidal drug effects

Lillevild · Aug 29, 2014, 07:10 PM

"Madness - A Bipolar Life" Myriah Hornbaher

natural1 · Sep 16, 2014, 07:45 PM

Thank you for these great recommendations. I will definitely give them a try.

samelaine · Sep 19, 2014, 05:08 PM

This may not be about Bipolar in particular, however, the things that go through the characters head are similar to depressive episodes and the book has very helpful quotes that can get you through your day. The story is also a movie. PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chobosky
and you might be thinking "oh that sounds like a children's book" Well it is not, it is actually not even considered a young adult read in bookstores, though it does follow a freshman boy's life. However, I cannot stress enough the helpfulness and validation to your feelings that this book gives. It is a quick read!

tigersassy · Sep 19, 2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by samelaine

This may not be about Bipolar in particular, however, the things that go through the characters head are similar to depressive episodes and the book has very helpful quotes that can get you through your day. The story is also a movie. PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chobosky
and you might be thinking "oh that sounds like a children's book" Well it is not, it is actually not even considered a young adult read in bookstores, though it does follow a freshman boy's life. However, I cannot stress enough the helpfulness and validation to your feelings that this book gives. It is a quick read!

Love Perks. I love it and the movie. And very helpful, that was how I found out that what was going in my head wasn't normal (read it as a freshman in high school. Didn't get help until 4years later).

Francinee516 · Sep 23, 2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by darkeyes

Here is a list of some of the books I have read that have been most helpful in understanding and dealing with Bipolar Disorder:

"Moodswing" by Dr. Ronald R. Fieve
* he also has his own website

"Bipolar Disorder" by Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore
A guide for patients and family
A Johns Hopkins Press Health book

"Bipolar Child" by Dr. Demetri Papolos

"Overcoming Depression" by Dr. Demetri Papolos & Janice Papolos

"An Unquiet Mind" by Kay Redfield Jamison

"Touched With Fire" by Kay Redfiled Jamison
Manic Depressive Illness and the Artisitc Temperament

"Night Falls Fast" by Kay Redfield Jamison
Understanding Suicide

"Surviving Manic Depression" by E. Fuller Torrey, M.D
and Michael B. Knable, D.O

"Manic Depressive Illness" by Dr.'s Goodwin & Jamison
Note: this is more of a very technical book and very pricey, but was worth the money and reading.

"Hatherleigh Guide to Psycopharacology"
Note: I found this at Borders Books, but I am sure Amazon or any good book store may have it.

The last 2 books I'll mention are more about the lives, narratives, of the author's life experiences.

"The Noonday Demon" by Andrrew Solomon

"Electroboy" by Andy Behrman

There are so many more, too many to list but check in the Psychology sections at Borders, Waldens, Barnes & Nobles, and also try Amazon.com.
Hope you'll find these good for starters Bipolar Recommended Books -- Worth Reading

Bipolar Recommended Books -- Worth Reading

"darkeyes"

In giving advice seek to help, not please your friend
SOLON

If u could recommend only 1 book, which one would it be?

Hurre · 08:50 AM

I can really recommend Two Bipolar Chicks Guide to Survival: Tips for living with Bipolar Disorder by Wendy K. Williamson and Honora Rose. It is crammed with useful information on how to live your daily life a a bipolar. It has tips about for example: medicines, physicians, wellness, etc. The two authors are bipolars themselves so that makes it extra interesting.

Recommended!

Maimster123 · Nov 01, 2014, 11:04 PM

I'm always looking for good reads.
I found A Mood Apart by Peter C Whybrow, M.D. pretty good. It made me feel more enlightened at how I viewed my BP.

holycowimbatman · Nov 02, 2014, 02:22 PM

I haven't seen it listed on here but The Naked Bird Watcher by Suzy Johnston is really good.

fingers1 · Nov 26, 2014, 01:44 PM

This Book has helped me loads !

Blue Light Management for Soft Bipolar Cyclothymia

By Charles K Bunch PH.D

Fingers 1

ILoveAFullMoon · Dec 18, 2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bats0711

I didn't see Madness A Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher listed and since I just finished her book and well it was a fabulous read, thought I would suggest it. It also has resources listed in the back to help find help and information.

I was looking for this!

fingers1 · Dec 28, 2014, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Francinee516

If u could recommend only 1 book, which one would it be?

Blue light management for soft bipolar cyclothymia.

stories of gaining control of your day with light and dark therapy

by Charles k Bunch Phd.

good luck fingers1

electricbipolargirl · Dec 29, 2014, 04:49 PM

I don't know if someone else has already said this, but "Madness" by Marya Hornbacher was an excellent read. I couldn't put it down.

woundedpartner · Jan 02, 2015, 07:32 PM

The BiPolar Survival Guide - by Miklowitz is really good

Feb 19, 2015, 10:01 PM

"Marbles, mania,Michelangelo and me." by Ellen Forney

I relate to it very strongly.

stressedmama · Feb 24, 2015, 11:50 PM

Any suggestions on a book for my 15yr old daughter to read to help her better understand my bipolar/depression?

Madison516 · Feb 25, 2015, 12:41 PM

A book that I'm currently reading is called, I'm not crazy, just bipolar by Wendy K. Williamson very interesting read so far.

beatlesman · Mar 04, 2015, 09:36 PM

The bipolar survival guide.

mrba08 · Mar 14, 2015, 01:19 AM

I read "Break the Bipolar Cycle: A day to day guide to living with Bipolar Disorder"and really liked it. It discusses each form of Bipolar, is very informative and even has worksheets to fill out.

iaem85 · Apr 23, 2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ValentinaVVV

"Marbles, mania,Michelangelo and me." by Ellen Forney

I relate to it very strongly.

I recommend it as well. After reading it I gave it to a friend of mine who also has BP. She loved it.

Maker22 · May 15, 2015, 04:02 PM

"Living with someone who's living with Bipolar Disorder" by Chelsea Lowe and Bruce M. Cohen, MD, PhD

My father actually found this book a couple of years ago, and my psych had no idea about it and he specializes in bipolar among other diseases.

Some people may think that you are 'faking' because of coping skills, but this book has helped my family and friends understand what I am going through.

I'd recommend it.

John Doe

May 16, 2015, 11:02 AM

Prozac Nation is a pretty good read.

Another good book is "The Bell Jar"

ivylynore · May 23, 2015, 11:16 AM

Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide by David Milkowitz is awesome. It tells me all the stuff I wish my jerky psychiatrists would about different medication pros and cons, and the geeky science stuff I like to know.

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