Bipolar Recommended Books -- Worth Reading

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

"darkeyes"



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SOLON

Hi
I have one book I have very helpfull
Escaping Emotional Entrapment
by: Daniel Rutley
Freedom from negative thinking and unhealthy emotions.
aileen

Thanks for adding, if you come across anymore that you have read and enjoyed please let us know, such things can help people a great deal and is much appreciated

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

HI,
I'm new to this and I love this site.. I know I'm going to benefit alot from it.
The book that I read and it's great is called: " The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide" By David J. Miklowitz, Phd

Hope this helps...

I got that one too, in my personal "library", I need to get more books to read, except I haven't seen any new ones, but I must say PsychiatryMatters.Md (or whatever you need to type) helps keep me abreast with new findings, etc.
I want to thank yo and any others that can add to this reading list.
Welcome to this website and our forums

DE

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

one Amazing Book which was a number 1 best seller here in Ireland
" coming through depression "
by Tony Bates
it is based on cognitive behaviour therapy " (cbt)" and " MINDFULNESS" to live in the moment . ive had bipolar now for twenty five years and this is the best self help book I have read .
Mindfullness

Dear Aileen, This book looks like exactly what I'm needing -- right now! I ordered it from Amazon.com, new copy 01¢ plus shipping.

I did a workbook called Dealing with Manic Depression but for the life of me I can't remember the author. It was very good and helped me figure out some of my triggers like when I get stressed at work I react manic. Which even though sounds like a good thing because I get things done it is ultimately not such a good thing as us BP'ers know. I recommend it to anyone.

Don't Blame me I just do what the Voices Tell me to do

I've read both An Unquiet Mind and Touched By Fire, which are wonderful books. A book that I found to be very, very helpful is a book called Bipolar Disorder Demystified by Lana Castle. The author has the disease and the book covers everything from mental disorder myths, to physiology, to symptoms and treatments. It's a wonderful resource without pandering to "victimhood" - I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about - the awful books that encourage an "oh, woe is me" approach to mental disease. This book recognizes that bipolar disorder, while not to be taken lightly, is a manageable disease on par with, say, diabetes.

Go! Go and read it! That's an order :-p
~Anna

some of it's magic
some of it's tragic
but i had a good life all the way......
~jimmy buffett

Thanks for the tip, I think I'll take you up on it. Any worthwhile non-fiction stories dealing with bipolar disorder?

If anyone is interrested in reading a good story or two about the effects of being bipolar, maybe you all could read my book. You can find out more about it at the barnesand noble dot com sight or even amazon.com has it. It's called, "Driving in Squares; Dreaming in Circles" Thanks, BabyDoe

The world is a huge puzzle and we, humankind, are the pieces of this puzzle. I wish we all could work together to find our proper places then the world would be a big beautiful masterpiece.

I would recommend reading the new book out called " I just want my Daughter back" , coming to terms with Bipolar 1.. A heartfelt memoir from a mother's perspective about her Daughter's struggle with Bipolar 1. Available on Amazon.com

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 ordered Bipolar Disorder Demystified and it arrived today. Can't wait to read it. This newbie needs all the help she can get. Thanks for the suggestion.

Just ordered Bipolar Disorder Demystified the other day and it arrived today. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm currently reading another book, so that will be next on the list. This BP newbie needs all the help/support she can get since it seems my parents are in denial.

Yes, the Manic Depressive Illness by Goodwin and Jameson, I hav and refer to it al the time. An excellent resource!
-Ariel

Thanks for your list...if I were only to read one of them, which would best describe in a positive manner to me about Bipolar?
I picked up a book over the weekend that has been so enlightening by Jan Fawcett, MD, Bernard Golden, phd, and Nancy Rosenfeld (who has Bipolar) and have found it to be helpful. It's called "New Hope for people with Bipolar Disorder"
I have not been given an official diagnosis, but after reading much of this book, there is no doubt in my mind and will speak with a pdoc about it soon.
Thanks,
Jon

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I have that book & found it very encouraging. It is upfront about the symptoms & issues, but gives hope for a good quality of life with treatment.

Oops, didn't give the title of the book I was talking about. It is "New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder." I got it an a NAMI conference. The "Detours" book was a bit much for me--a lot of drug use (the illegal kind--I'm all for prescribed meds)in there.

I read a book called "Detour My life in 4d" by Lizzie Simon. I loved it. Good for young adult