Bipolar Recommended Books -- Worth Reading

worthit · May 21, 2014 at 12:42 PM

That's why I chose not to read it but chose a couple others of hers.

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InTallGrass · May 24, 2014 at 02:35 PM

"Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me," by Ellen Forney. A fantastic graphic novel.

Mistik1 · Jun 22, 2014 at 01:35 PM

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.

reneegirl25 · Jun 23, 2014 at 02:19 PM

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.

thickntired · Jun 25, 2014 at 08:05 AM

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.

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Blue Swan · Jul 07, 2014 at 02:46 AM

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?

roburch · Jul 12, 2014 at 03:18 PM

Oh I wrote my story thinking it would help. It didn't. I called it 'Killing Death' which was apt I thought.

Phoenix_1 · Jul 18, 2014 at 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Swan

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?

Bipolar II by Dr Ronald Fieve and Less than Crazy - Living Fully with Bipolar II by Karla Dougherty

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Violet Blue · Jul 25, 2014 at 12:24 AM

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.

meplove · Jul 26, 2014 at 02:31 PM

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!

loophole · Jul 31, 2014 at 03:59 PM

Any solid pdfs?

heartnSoul · Aug 08, 2014 at 01:13 PM

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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

Great list! I also found "am I bipolar or waking up" by Sean Blackwell a good read.

Silent Void · Aug 08, 2014 at 01:27 PM

I'm living mental illness. Why the hell would I want to read about it?

loophole · Aug 08, 2014 at 04:06 PM

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I'm living mental illness. Why the hell would I want to read about it?

You got a solid point but these books can give people hope as well as educate... when we are in a mood we don't care but when not some find it inspiring or very educational. ..

worthit · Aug 09, 2014 at 05:40 PM

When well,it's good for illness recognition and illness education.

InsideBlackBox · Aug 14, 2014 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 07:10 PM

"Madness - A Bipolar Life" Myriah Hornbaher

natural1 · Sep 16, 2014 at 07:45 PM

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

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worthit Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Ca Posts: 3,162 11	May 21, 2014 at 12:42 PM #161 That's why I chose not to read it but chose a couple others of hers. Sent from my VS920 4G using Tapatalk
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InTallGrass Member Member Since May 2014 Location: New England Posts: 30 10 16 hugs given	May 24, 2014 at 02:35 PM #162 "Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me," by Ellen Forney. A fantastic graphic novel. __________________ Bipolar 2 BPD ---------- Lithium Buspar Lorazepam
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Mistik1 Junior Member Member Since Jun 2014 Location: Storm Lake Posts: 12 10 1 hugs given	Jun 22, 2014 at 01:35 PM #163 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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reneegirl25 Junior Member Member Since Jun 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11 10	Jun 23, 2014 at 02:19 PM #164 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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Blue Swan Junior Member Member Since Jul 2014 Location: west, desert Posts: 13 10	Jul 07, 2014 at 02:46 AM #166 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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roburch New Member Member Since Jul 2014 Location: UK Posts: 2 10	Jul 12, 2014 at 03:18 PM #167 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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Violet Blue Member Member Since Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 70 10 14 hugs given	Jul 25, 2014 at 12:24 AM #169 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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loophole Veteran Member Member Since Jul 2014 Posts: 659 10	Jul 31, 2014 at 03:59 PM #171 Any solid pdfs? __________________ Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel... it's just a freight train coming your way.
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Silent Void - Member Since Feb 2013 Location: - Posts: 3,115 11	Aug 08, 2014 at 01:27 PM #173 I'm living mental illness. Why the hell would I want to read about it?
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worthit Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Ca Posts: 3,162 11	Aug 09, 2014 at 05:40 PM #175 When well,it's good for illness recognition and illness education.
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InsideBlackBox Member Member Since Aug 2014 Location: Equilibrium Posts: 46 10 47 hugs given	Aug 14, 2014 at 04:58 PM #176 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.
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ladybug5 Junior Member Member Since Aug 2014 Location: Calif Posts: 22 10 5 hugs given	Aug 28, 2014 at 03:54 PM #178 Patty Duke has a book i read. some lessons she learned in it helped me. Like being aware of steroidal drug effects
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Lillevild New Member Member Since Aug 2014 Posts: 3 10	Aug 29, 2014 at 07:10 PM #179 "Madness - A Bipolar Life" Myriah Hornbaher
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natural1 New Member Member Since Sep 2014 Location: MA Posts: 7 10 3 hugs given	Sep 16, 2014 at 07:45 PM #180 Thank you for these great recommendations. I will definitely give them a try.
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