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An excellent pick for those who don't want to be defined by an event
Letting one's life be controlled by one traumatic event is no way to live. "Conquering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Newest Techniques for Overcoming Symptoms, Regaining Hope, and Getting Your Life Back" is a guide for the afflicted in dealing with the anxieties related to such things so that they can get their life back on track. With much advice on improving one's mood, building supportive relationships, and getting over the event, "Conquering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" is an excellent pick for those who don't want to be defined by an event.

Conquering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This is an excellent book. Post Traumatic Stress can have many crippling effects on the way one socialized and lived. If you have been through one
or a series of violent events, or seen them. There are exercises to help you cope and either rid yourself of them or know how to deal with them if they have really gotten into your inner being, and can be tapped into a lifetime.
Even many troubling events we hear about (9/11) can get inside us. I feel
sorry for what our Iraq soldiers go through when they come home,and hope they get the awareness or techniques to help. This is best to work with
in conjunction with a therapist. Many are very aware of this problem and how to help you work through it...plus other techniques. Friends as support systems to are greatly helpful. Very very good activities that help!

Recommended for everyone
Perceptive, insightful and well-written.I would recommend this book to
anyone who has any contact with PTSD issues.It should be obligatory to anyone who has experienced trauma on any level.Dr. Lemle Beckner is a gifted writer and original thinker.

Excellent resource
A comprehensive, easy to read self-help resource for people experiencing difficulties, including anxiety, depression and anger, as a result of traumatic experiences. ... Read more

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Exposure Treatments for Anxiety Disorders is a unique volume, as it draws together the latest research on the rapidly-expanding field of anxiety disorders and illuminates how to correctly apply the proven methodology of behavioral therapy techniques to the variety of situations that face today's mental health professional. That said, cognitive therapy has in the last 10 years gotten increased attention as an alternative to behavior therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders. But while it is gaining acceptance among practitioners, cognitive therapy has yet to illustrate substantial benefits above those that behavior therapy can already provide. In light of the aforementioned, coupled with the pressure many practitioners feel from managed care paradigms and shrinking healthcare coverage, this book will be a welcome resource allowing for increased clarity of action, accountability, and ultimately, positive client outcome. Each chapter is designed to address pivotal aspects in the assessment, formulation and diagnosis, and treatment of anxiety disorders, to a sufficient depth that the generalist practitioner will be comfortable using this book as a guide when working with the anxiety disordered client. ... Read more

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You can live with BiPolar Disorder
This book helped me to learn about the disorder and how to live with it and work with it.It is a practical book for sufferers of the disorder.Highly recommended.

Not enough actual information
There are too many examples of individuals experiences and not actual information. I would recommend "Break the Bipolar Cycle" by Brondolo and Amador.

Godsend for me and my family regarding my bipolar disorder
This book is an absolute must in any Bipolar library. Survival Guide is the what this book is about.Chapters are broken down in easy to understand sections. It's easy to follow based on your symptons.No scientific goblety gook.I have had bipolar my whole life, was diagnosed about 20 years ago and I literally wore out the pages on this book when it came out.

There are other great books concerning bipolar disorder.This should be your first!

A must!
This book is a must for anyone with bipolar-I have purchased 29 bookson bipolar and this by far leads the way.It it written for the common layperson, not complicated or confusing.The information and suggestions provided are priceless to anyone with bipolar.You must add this to your list of things to do. Purchase and read this book cover to cover and than over again!

Solutions for Mothers and others
After years of trying to find answers for behaviors that were beyond imagining, the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder came as a relief for this mother.Wanting answers was just the beginning. Being part of the solution rather than the problem was my personal goal. This book was very helpful to me. Recommended by a career professional in mental health, it is easy to follow the research and the suggestions given, for the most part. The last STAR would have been there had it been not quite so clinical. Written for the patient, it helps to be in the skin of the patient for me, the book is low key, non confrontational and kind to the patient.Most important piece of information as a family member is to not lump the person with the condition. Easy to do when the patient is in an episode. Trying to learn the dance and the steps one can take to keep the dance from becoming deadly, has been huge.There ARE solutions. If you have this disorder or are the loving mother of one who has it, there are things you can do to arrest the severity of this disorder and their is HOPE for the patient.You are NOT your disease. You ARE loved, and you CAN get better, with clear tools described in this book.
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Text for counselors, school personnel, doctors, nurses, psychologists, and other professionals who work with adolescents. Provides assessment, treatment, and special issues. Includes features such as questionnaires, graphs, and more. Softcover. ... Read more

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Panic treatment protocol for adolescents.
The book has outlined the panic control therapy for adolescents in very detailed and systematic way.It will help the clinican, particularly for the new comer in the field, to grasp the basic principles and process of applying such empircally-based therapies for adolescent panic problem. ... Read more

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The editors have brought together an international team of experts to discuss issues particular to women who suffer from mood disorders. This book presents an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the subject, and it profiles women's health issues, such as pregnancy, menopause, breastfeeding and abortion, and their impact on such patients. The contributors have here produced a study ranging from cutting edge research to evidence-based clinical information, all relevant to the entire spectrum of female mood disorders, including the reproductive life cycle. Extensively referenced throughout, this landmark title is a key text for all clinicians and researchers involved in this dynamic field. ... Read more

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Bipolar disorder can be devastating. It can disrupt relationships and careers, it can wreak havoc on family life, and, when not properly treated, it can be fatal. Since 1999 this compassionate and comprehensive guide has helped tens of thousands of people cope with this complex disease. This, the second edition of Bipolar Disorder, is thoroughly updated and discusses promising new options for diagnosis and treatment along with new information on the disease's genetic components.

Bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose. Dr. Mondimore explains how symptoms fluctuate in persons with seasonal affective disorder, how they can lead to a mistaken diagnosis of attention deficit--hyperactivity disorder in children, and how they may be made worse by alcohol or drug addiction.

The disease can also be difficult to treat. Dr. Mondimore gives advice about how to pick a psychiatrist and cope with the stigma of psychiatric diagnosis. He provides extensive information on treatment options, including the advantages, disadvantages, and side effects of various drug therapies.

He also describes what it is like to live with bipolar disorder and discusses how lifestyle changes can improve quality of life. Throughout, he focuses on the importance of building a support system, planning for emergencies, and giving yourself permission to seek help.

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Best book on bipolar disorder out there
I found this book in a tiny library while I was on vacation.I could not put this book down.Usually professionals in the medical field have a way of writing that is accurate but laborious.I was amazed at the freshness and crispness of the language, it was much more like a conversation with a doctor than reading theory.The case studies really make this book go, they show you what a DSM never will, the nuances of illness.I enjoyed knowing that the material which birthed the book was countless hours of compassionate care given to people trying to survive this disease. It makes a great gift for family members and is even better for those who struggle with bipolar disorder.You will probably see yourself all over the pages and realize, that yes that doctor of your was right in his/her diagnosis.

Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families (2nd Edition)
excellent book, for the "educated layman".a great deal of valuable information, much that one also reads in technical psychiatry texts, but here it is extremely "read-able", in a very user-friendly format.a superb value. we ordered a second copy, to give to another person too.

The worst customer service I ever received!
My daughter is Autistic and since mental disorders are among the factors behing Autism my husband and I always look for material to better educate ourselves.I found another book that was not available and did not or did not remember ordering this book.When I needed to return the product I received very rude and insulting feedback from generationrecycle.I will not be ordering anything from generationrecycle in the future.

Highly recommeded
This is the second time I've bought this book. After showing it to a friend, she wouldn't give it back! This is the perfect book for those who have bipolar disorder or who have a family member or friend with bipolar. It is very user friendly and it answered all my questions. I highly recommend it.

Professionally written for the layman
I have many years experience as a professional working with people with this disorder and it opened my eyes and gave me a better understanding and better compassion for those who are beginning their struggles to find balance in their lives with this sneaky disorder.This book was a thorough and well-written book. It has a therapeutic feel to it as if it is part of a therapy regimen.At times it gets too impersonal and a bit too clinical but the author tries to keep it understandable and effective for the everyday reader. I read this at the same time as "Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder" and had to force myself back to this book time and time again because of it's more clinical feel whereas the other one gave insight into bipolar because one of the authors lives with this disorder. The books complimented one another because each gave a different but needed perspective to the overall disorder, personal accounts, and insight into treatments and obstacles. I would recommend it specifically because it is informative and professional. ... Read more

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Read this book and feel better. Counselor and author Paul Wider, MA shares his own battle with and victory over depression and bipolar disorder--formerly called manic depression. His hope is contagious as he shares numerous practical tools he used and you can use to get well and stay well. Helpful information for caregivers is also included. ... Read more

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Waiting for a Follow-Up Book
Paul Wider has done such a fine job with this book that he should soon write another. It has been an honor to participate in this project with him as an editor. Wider has provided such a gift to people who struggle and suffer with this disease. His wit and wisdom, as a fellow sufferer, carries a note that sounds thoroughly convincing thoughout this volume. The "Tools" section is especially rewarding. Anyone who cares about someone who deals with depressive illness should read this book.

Overcoming Depression and manic Depression -P. Wider
I feel sympathetic toward this author because he is also bipolar and he wrote a book to help others with his best intentions and best resources... however, I found it to be almost childish in its lack of sophistication. I think a young teen or older child would be able to use the book to get started on the road to recovery with bipolar illness. For me, I read the whole book in about 20 minutes. It is full of lists, little drawings and charts and a very personalized and narrow perspective on tools and techniques to help oneself through the ups and downs of the illness. It's not a very good book. In fact, it really is poorly written and lacking in substance. Sorry.

Life-changing
This book completely changed my life!I've been in therapy and on medication for depression for about 20 years with no lasting success.It wasn't until I read this book that I realized that I was suffering from bipolar disorder, not simply depression. With the help of this book, therapy, and medication specifically for bipolar, I am a healthy, happy adult now and am so thankful for Dr. Wider.

Not Good Enough
I bought this book hoping it would give me insight into why I was feeling depressed. But it didn't. It gave pratical advice and just wasn't good enough.

Gaining a REAL Insight to some of your lifetime problems
My father saw an ad in a local newspaper that the author, Paul Wider, was speaking at a nearby Borders bookstore.I listened to his presentation and purchased his book.Having listened to him speak and as he lives nearby,I was able to see him regularly.

For those that can not see him,the book is an excellent restatement of his thoughts and helpful solutions to the entrenched problem of mild depression.Also, as I read the book, I would time and time again see myself.

It is possible that the reader may not be as devoted in his religion as is Mr. Wider.But that should be put aside by the reader as everything else in his work is compelling and worthy of deep thought as to how you might have some of the same issues.

The issue of depression is addressed in a very pragmatic, direct and practical manner.

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Behavior and Mood Disorders in Focal Brain Lesions takes a unique approach to presenting the emotional and behavioral consequences of focal lesions affecting the brain to summarize the current state of research and provide a basis for improved patient care. This is the first clinical reference work to specifically address the relationship of focal brain dysfunction to behavioral and emotional disorders, providing the most comprehensive account available of these manifestations of brain lesions including stroke, trauma, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and even neurosurgery. A worldwide team of neuroscientists and clinicians examines the links between regional brain dysfunction and disorders of mood, thought and affect processing, and behavior. Chapters are devoted to methodological issues, lesions of specific sites, such as the frontal lobes, basal ganglia, and thalamus, and symptoms such as mood disorder, violent behavior, and anosognosia. ... Read more

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One of the best kept secrets in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders is the proven efficacy of a program of exercise, which has many benefits on mood, but has yet to be widely adopted as a therapeutic technique. This therapist guide provides guidance for care providers who want to apply exercise-based interventions to the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.

The interventions described can be applied in a variety of settings ranging from primary care to specialty care in the context of psychological, psychiatric, nursing, or social work settings. Treatment is organized around a weekly prescribed activity program, with an emphasis on teaching patients strategies for staying motivated and organized in order to ensure adherence to the program. In addition to the actual exercise prescription, treatment is directed toward helping individuals get the most out of exercise by programming post-exercise cognitive processing and exercise-friendly activities.

Introductory chapters of this guide describe the intervention and how to initiate it with patients, while later chapters focus specifically on using exercise to combat depression, including bipolar disorder, as well as stress, worry, and panic. This manual provides an integrated approach to establish exercise programs targeting mood and anxiety disorders and also provides useful cognitive and behavioral interventions designed to support these programs. ... Read more

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While on vacation, Raymond incessantly checked the carpets of Disney World looking for poison he had seen spilled there--in his mind.... Sherry was terrified of her thoughts about stabbing her baby daughter.... Jeff couldn't silence a mental voice urging him to have sex with men and animals....

Howard Hughes had it. So did historical figures Martin Luther and Ignatius of Loyola. They all suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)--as do over five million Americans who need to know that there is now hope and help. Ian Osborn, M.D., a specialist in OCD and a sufferer himself, has written the first comprehensive book on the experience, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. He reveals recent discoveries about the disease as a biological disorder--a physical, not a psychological abnormality--and the exciting new therapies that have dramatically changed the future for OCD sufferers.

His wise, compassionate book includes:

Pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis
Six steps to conquering OCD
Medication that works
Early signs that show OCD in children
Guidelines for family members
A comprehensive listing of where to find organizations and support groups--and more
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OCD...
This book helped me to feel like I was not alone in the crazy exhaustion of OCD, but I'm still disappointed that no OCD book yet has touched on the true cause of OCD...'dirty electricity' in the environment (power lines, FM radio, radar, etc...) My OCD erupted early in 1986, and it worsened every year thereafter, right along with the growth of artificial electromagnetic radiation and radiowaves in the environment. It grew into a monster with a life of its own in the 1990's when cell phone and wifi towers and antennas began popping up on every corner and in every neighborhood, including my own, growing to such an extreme that I now live in clutter because my cleaning and ordering rituals are just way too involved and energy-draining anymore. I'm realizing now that my OCD involves short term memory problems, too, or more accurately, 'believing my memory' problems. Read the book if you have OCD. But make sure you look into the NON-thermal biological effects of chronic exposure to artificial electromagnetic radiation. Two-time Nobel prize nominee, Dr. Robert O. Becker's 'Cross Currents' and 'The Body Electric', and B. Blake Levitt's 'Cell Towers - Wireless Convenience? or Environmental Hazard?' are better choices, in my opinion, and will help you understand how EMF exposures may be triggering your OCD by affecting your brain.

OCD is just an exaggerated 'nesting' ritual triggered by man-made EMFs. Birds build nests. I wash my hands while scrubbing, cleaning, and ordering my house ('nest') until my skin is raw and my hands are bloodied...think about it...

If you think you or someone you know might have OCD, I highly recommend this book.
If you are looking for a book on OCD that goes way above and beoynd to provide real-life stories of those suffering with OCD, this is the book for you.

For many years I was misdiagnosed and misinformed on the subject of OCD.Although I had many OCD symptoms, doctors attributed my symptoms to depression.This book gave me the information needed to get properly diagnosed and treated for OCD.

Threatening Vulnerable Catholics with Damnation
This book is a classic educational tool for priests in confessionals and all RC teachers of religion that only HARM is done by portraying God as waiting like a Vulture to pounce on every Catholic with OCD and tell him/her that a single thought is enough to guarantee Everlasting Damnation to Hell.There is no God like that.

No real solutions
This book focuses on symptoms and not solutions. If you want real solutions, buy Jonathan Grayson's book called "Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder." That is the best book on OCD I have ever read.

I love this book
This book is fabulously informative and written in such a kind manner, you'd want the author for your own therapist.It is especially good for those who have just realized they have OCD. ... Read more

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Living with bipolar disorder is a challenge, and this book is designed to help patients and their families develop the skills they need to be a good consumer of treatment and to become an expert partner in the management of bipolar disorder.Drawing on research documenting the strength of combining drug treatments with behavioral interventions for fighting bipolar disorder, this book takes a skill-based, family-and-friends approach to managing the ups and downs commonly experienced with the disorder. With Living With Bipolar Disorder, sufferers can learn how to better recognize mood shifts before they happen, minimize their impact, and move on with their lives.
Written by the authors of Managing Bipolar Disorder: A Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Program, this book teaches individuals with bipolar disorder how to work together with their family and friends to take charge of their illness and get the most out of professional treatment. The authors stress the importance of an active partnership in treatment, while providing information and strategies to help patients and their families enhance their independence and their management of bipolar disorder.In addition to the strategies directed to individuals suffering from bipolar disorder, this book also provides information and instructions for friends and family members so they'll have the tools to help their loved ones take control of their illness. Family members will learn how to recognize potential problems, provide encouragement, practice new coping skills, and understand what the patient is going through. The book also provides worksheets and forms to help the patient reinforce skills and practices learned in therapy. It includes information about the details of living with bipolar disorder, gives advice on the best ways to avoid relapses, and teaches how to anticipate problems.
Here then is a wealth of information on bipolar disorder along with effective strategies to reduce the likelihood of episodes of depression or mania and maximize the enjoyment of life. ... Read more

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love it! buy it and mark it up!
love it, love it, love it. i have bipolar and my sister does. we both love the book. if you have bipolar or a family memeber does, get it. mark it up. ... Read more

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The Definitive Resource for Trauma Survivors, Their Loved Ones, and Helpers

Trauma can take many forms, from witnessing a violent crime or surviving a natural disaster to living with the effects of abuse, rape, combat, or alcoholism. Deep emotional wounds may seem like they will never heal. However, with The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook, Dr. Glenn Schiraldi offers a remarkable range of treatment alternatives and self-management techniques, showing survivors that the other side of pain is recovery and growth.

Live your life more fully-without fear, pain, depression, or self-doubt

• Identify emotional triggers-and protect yourself from further harm
• Understand the link between PTSD and addiction-and how to break it
• Find the best treatments and techniques that are right for you

This updated edition covers new information for war veterans and survivors with substance addictions. It also explores mindfulness-based treatments, couples strategies, medical aids, and other important treatment innovations. ... Read more

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Great resource
Schiraldi took a complex issue and makes it easy to grasp in a well-organized format.It is useful for both the general reader who wants basic information and those who wish to do more in-depth reading.I was impressed with how the physiological concepts are explained, and wish I had read this book before taking introductory psychology courses.I have recommended it to people who have the diagnosis but also to anyone who has or knows someone with a mental illness of any type because much of the information is widely applicable, although what he writes about PTSD is invaluable.Overall I would highly recommend the book without reservation for anyone seeking information on mental illness and especially as a resource for PTSD, it should be a staple in the library of anyone studying the disorder.

Excellent Book
After reading the first 90 pages or so, I finally feel validated that I am not totally losing my mind.I was concerned about that for awhile as stressor upon stressor was piled on my plate.The author did his homework and has fully documented his findings.Now I know that my reaction to the very abnormal is normal, I feel better already.I have a lot of work to do, but relief comes slowly and in small steps.I give this a definite, huge thumbs up and five-star rating.

Very helpful book
As a psychotherapist, I am always struck by the overwhelming complexity of PTSD and the layers of self-denial and avoidance reactions that often isolate a sufferer from the core emotional and sensory trauma. This book helps untangle the chaos of traumatic anxiety and gives us a better way to manage PTSD. I use mindfulness meditation therapy to work with trauma and find it to be most helpful. You might like to learn more about this approach, I also recommend 'The Path of Mindfulness Meditation' available through Amazon.

Second Edition: For the Clinician
Issued ten years ago, the first edition of Schiraldi's PTSD Sourcebook became (at least over time) the "industry standard" orientation text for new counselors and therapists in the VA Healthcare System. Then, as now, it was both comprehensive and easy to understand.

I wondered (in about 2000 or 2001) why it wasn't used as a complete "patient education" piece, but over time, I came to understand that the VA is =very= conservative about such matters. With good reason, at least in some respects: There was material in the first edition that was surely capable of triggering PTSD symptoms in readers who had not yet progressed far enough in therapy to defend against such triggering.

While not a substantial revision of the original, the second edition does add a number of simplified descriptions of therapeutic techniques as well as mentions here and there of newer efficacy research to support these and previously included methods. That said, the second edition continues to be the single best, mass-market text available for understanding PTSD's causes and conditions, as well as doing something meaningful about it.

With regard to the controversy over triggering, my suggestion is simply that while PTSD sufferers with denser, more primitive ego defenses (e.g.: dissociation, rage, nihilistic depressive orientation) require some work before tackling a book like this, most sufferers - and family members alike - will be hugely rewarded for diving in here. Schiraldi's book is "practical" and "hands-on," as opposed to "heavily neurobiological" or "interactionally theoretical."

This is not Bessel van der Kolk's (wonderful) =Traumatic Stress= or even Matthew Friedman's terrific little =Post-Traumatic and Acute Stress Disorders=. But, as a clinician, I found it (once again) to be a very effective re-orientation toward discussing PTSD and its component issues =with= those who are neither neuropsychologists or theory-soaked experts on interactional traumatization, let alone psychopharmacologists.

Schiraldi neatly distills the whole gamut of topics on nature and nurture, as well as stress and de-stress, into one- and two-syllable verbiage we can use to make sense of it all the same way the =patient= will have to make sense of it.

Do I have issues with the book? Of course. Shiraldi does tend towards the VAHS culture's view that one size fits all here and there. And some clinicians who have not themselves worked through their all-or-nothing orientations may get the idea that the author has covered all of the possible bases. He has not. But if he tried to do so, the book would be impossibly large, as well as needlessly difficult for lay readers.

That's a critique, however, that can be made of nearly any mass market book on such a complex subject. On the whole, this is a valuable and worthwhile read for clinicians and patients alike.

WOW!What a great resource for PTSD sufferers.
I have been suffering with anxiety, depression and phobias for most of my life.After discovering through therapy that I suffer from PTSD due to growing up with an alcoholic father, I decided to purchase this book.I've been reading through it and it has been helping me learn a lot about PTSD and how to heal from it.
Chapters include:
the basics of PTSD, symptoms that include anxiety and dissociation
Healing, recovery and growth.
Preparing for the recovery process
Managing symptoms
Treatments (including memory work, therapy, hypnosis, healing rituals, resolving guilt, dream mgmt, etc)
The last few chapters are devoted to "moving on", becoming happy and spiritual as well as having a sense of purpose.
If you are a sufferer of PTSD and grew up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home, I highly recommend this book.This book is great in conjunction with cognitive "talk" therapy with a professional, credible counselor.
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This is the first trade book to present the authors' research-proven method for helping people living with bipolar disorder gain control of their disorder. The Life Goals Program (LGP) was developed by two of the authors, Mark Bauer and Linda McBride, and has undergone two clinical trials, with more ongoing.

The LGP was designed to help the bipolar patient take charge of their disorder, rather than waiting passively for a health practitioner to stumble on the right treatment and tell the patient how to deal with the disorder. It includes a strong educational component, encouraging the person living with bipolar disorder to both learn about the disorder as well as explore their experiences with bipolar, including beliefs, first onset, triggers, cycles, feelings of stigma, effects of the disorder on social and spiritual aspects of life, and effective coping methods. Rather than creating a dichotomy where the person living with bipolar disorder is the passive patient and the health care provider (the author) is the expert, the LGP encourages the person living with bipolar disorder to become an expert on his or her disorder, and to take action in discovering what works and doesn't work in controlling the symptoms and coping with the effects of bipolar.

This workbook is arranged in modules, each one beginning with an educational component that explains the topic at hand and its relation to bipolar (for example, what happens physiologically when the person living with bipolar disorder becomes depressed, or how and why bipolar people often turn to street drugs and alcohol to cope). It then provides a step-by-step, accessible, thorough group of tools and/or exercises to help the reader explore the topic using their own experience.

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bi-polar disorder
being bi-polar this book has helped me tremendously.it has been very informative about the disease, the treatment, and various signs you can prevent mania or depression.it is done in modules which i like and the exercises are extremely revealing.this book is good for any one that is bi-polar beginner or wanting to refresh their skills. ... Read more

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Written primarily for Primary Care Physicians, this comprehensive book provides information on the treatment and management of Bipolar Disorder. Contents include:Introduction to Bipolar Disorder The Illness The Patient with Bipolar Disorder Initial Presentation Bipolar Clinical Process A Patient-Focused Approach Bipolar Disorder Pharmacotherapy Resources for Assessment and Treatment ... Read more

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Based on the author's personal recovery experience, this book provides hope for patients who want to end months or years of suffering by following the right path. It is a perfect guide for the 20 million depression and bipolar disorder sufferers and the 100 million plus people who support them.

Why It Is Recommended That You Buy Two Or More Copies Of This Book

\227 To Share It With Your Doctor & Supporters \227

Owning two copies of this book is recommended because it is immensely effective in teaching your friends and family members how to help you beat your depression or bipolar disorder. I know how difficult it is to get people to understand your disorder. That is why I have written a special chapter specifically for your family and friends to read.

This special chapter will not only teach your family and friends how to help you, it will also inspire them to want to help you. Plus, since most people end up reading the whole book after reading this one chapter, they will gain a new understanding about what you are going through. One supporter recently wrote me to say that she bought eight copies after reading the book, because she knew how much it would help other family members to understand the disorder.

There is also a special chapter written specifically for your doctor (or therapist). I believe it is important for your doctor to know that you are serious about taking responsibility for your own treatment efforts. Giving them a copy of this book will not only send them this message, it will also show them how you prepare to beat your depression or bipolar disorder using the 3-step formula taught in this book. One of my readers told me she gave a copy to her doctor, and four days later her doctor had recommended the book to five other patients. I hope more doctors share such compassion for their patients. ... Read more

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pretty basic
This is an educational book that provides the basic information of bipolar. It is very easy read. If you are knowledgeable of bipolar disorder, it isn't a book that you will gain much knowledge from.I wouldn't recommend it as their are numerous other books that cover this topic extensively.

This book is encouraging and gives you hope!
It's an easy read and the author helps you identify with another who is depressed. That helps you know you're not alone. I have purchased 2 other books for friends and gave my copy to someone to help them. I highly recommend.

Will help some people
The author and I agree philosophically that moderate to severe depression or bipolar disorder is probably best treated with medication.However, the lack of solid information about psychotherapy in this book is something I don't agree with.And the quality of writing isn't that great, either.Nonetheless, the author has a somewhat unique approach to treating mental illness that is worth hearing.Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".

Win the Battle : The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer De
This is a great book to read. It is very easy to understand. Once I started, I had to finish it that night. I lived with a person for 15 years that suffered from bi-polar-I wish I could have read this 15 years ago. I think the most important lesson that I got from this book is never give up trying. If you give up hope, then you have indeed lost. Bob Olson never gave up and now I hope others will benefit from his story. I highly recommend it.

A first aid kit!!!
Thank God there are people like Bob out there to share their
horror and glory stories.This book is a keeper for anyone
that knows anyone with depression. Its a first aid kit.
Get-it! Read-it! keep-it!
Or Pass it on! But I hardly doubt you'll want to. ... Read more

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This is a paperback edition of the highly successful Mood Disorders, first published in 2003.

The book is organised into three parts: Part I, Unipolar Depression; Part II, Bipolar Depression; and Part III, General Issues. Chapters in Parts I and II discuss classification, biological models, CBT and other treatment approaches for each disorder. Part II covers approaches to assessment, suicide and depression in older adults. The final chapter offers a summary and suggests new directions for research and practice.

• Advances in clinical understanding of diagnosis, pathophysiology, comorbidity and treatment are clearly presented
• Strong emphasis on a complex approach to mood disorders, with both psychological and biological perspectives on causes and treatment covered
• Addresses issues such as diagnosis, the relation of depression to bipolar disorder and psychotherapeutic treatments.

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Power should try to edit something worthwhile
I had to use this book for a 400-level undergraduate psychology class. It is a collection of various authors with different writing styles, most of whom are too pretentious to consider that their readers are not glorified PhDs who have memorized every possible acronym.

My biggest complaint: every fourth word is followed by a citation, impossible to read! for every 3 pages of text there's a whole page of citations. While I appreciate the lack of plagiarism, 1/4 of the book is references. ... Read more

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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States.

Afflicting 19.1 million American adults between the ages of 15 and 54 (or 13% of the population), anxiety disorders are so common today it is impossible to remain untouched by them, directly or indirectly.

While fear and anxiety can serve as tools for survival, uncontrolled they lead to serious health concerns. Despite these facts and the known risks, few feel the need to educate themselves about the various dangers caused by anxiety until a medical crisis forces them to take action.

Anxiety Disorders explains the medical conditions and jargon used by medical professionals to describe and treat the problems caused by anxiety. The book identifies the origins of, symptoms and treatments for:- Panic attacks- Obsessive-compulsive behavior- Post-traumatic stress- Phobias

Anxiety disorders are by definition terrifying and crippling, but they are treatable. Dr. J. Paul Caldwell provides comprehensive, accurate, reassuring and up-to-date information for patients, caregivers and families.

Vetted by an esteemed roundtable of medical experts, Anxiety Disorders offers practical and consumer-oriented health advice. ... Read more

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When you travel to a new city, it helps to have a map close at hand. On the first day of school, you need to have your schedule of classes. And if you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or suspect you may have it, then it's even more important to have a guidebook within reach.

Facing Bipolar will help you navigate the world of medications, therapists, and the up-and-down mood cycles common to the disorder. It clearly explains what bipolar disorder is and provides sound guidance for developing the necessary coping skills to manage its impact on your life.

In this book you'll discover:

• How therapy and medications can help
• When and how to tell your friends, roommates, and teachers
• The four key factorsthat will bring more stability to your life
• How to develop a support network and access college resources
• Ways to overcome the challenges in accepting this illness

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Best helpful informative and insightful... book/manual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Facing Bipolar: The Young Adult's Guide to Dealing With Bipolar Disorder Excellent book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great informative insightful educational inspiring encouraging.... Book/Manual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those who have or think he/she may/know someone who may have this illness must have this book as a reference guide/ helpful tool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..................................................................

Excellent, Well-Written Book about Bipolar Disorder
The authors, both associated with the counseling center at the University of Virginia, have written a very complete, yet easy-to-read volume about biploar disorder.The book takes the reader from diagnosis to discussing the future that life holds for those with bipolar disorder.Additionally, there are chapters written about any topic a patient with BP would want to have answered.

Although this book's intended audience is for young adults and college students, I found the information in it was very helpful for me, too - and I'm 52!I enjoyed the way the authors used the language college students use, and I especially appreciated the case studies the authors use to illustrate the points they want to make.It's helpful to see how other people in the same situation have dealt with bipolar disorder.

If you are wondering if this book would help you understand bipolar disorder and assist you or a loved one face this diagnosis, I highly recommend that you order this book.You will not be disappointed.

Refreshing!
Hands down, the best resource I've found for young adults dealing with bipolar disorder.I am 24 and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder a few years ago. While I have been through many of the initial shocks and have learned the hard way that I need to be on a schedule (many of the things Facing Bipolar addresses), this book provided me with a sense of relief I didn't have before.Before reading this book, I felt alone. I don't know anyone my age or even close to it that struggles with mental health to the same extent.I've read half a dozen books about being bipolar and this is the one that really hit home. Facing Bipolar is a much needed resource for young adults dealing with bipolar disorder for the first time.

The Best Book Around for Basic Information on Bipolar!
Facing Bipolar gives straightforward information on how Bipolar works, what to do to manage it and what to expect.It isn't full of technical medical study information, but rather information that anyone, whether a "Young Adult" or "Adult" can use.I think I have read them all, this was the best.In fact, I recommended it to a therapist friend who works with the local schools and they went out and got two copies for the special ed area to read themselves.

Excellent resource
I found this book to be incredibly helpful.I am a student with bipolar disorder and have read more works on the disorder than I can count.This one stands out in particular for its ability to connect on a young adult's level and provide a detailed guide to how best to stay healthy.I highly recommend this work for anyone facing bipolar disorder. ... Read more

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Mood Disorders in Later Life examines the spectrum of mood disorders in older adults, focusing on major and nonmajor depressive disorders, bipolar disorder (manic and depressive phases), depression with psychotic features, and vascular depression. In depth discussions of diagnosis and treatment options including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and ECT will help clinicians improve treatment outcomes in their elderly patients.

This Second Edition, an update and expansion of the 2003 Depression in Later Life, includes many additional topics including discussion of the epidemiology of late life mood disorders, the diagnosis and treatment of late life bipolar disorder, use of non-ECT neurotherapeutic approaches, and the importance of open access to the full range of treatments.

This comprehensive, single-source reference is ideal for all psychiatrists, neurologists, and primary care physicians and advanced practice nurses treating older adults.

Additional topics include:

• overcoming barriers to treatment
• cross-cultural issues
• the neurobiology of late life mood disorders
• medical comorbidity
• drug interactions
• prevention of later life suicide
• maintenance therapies

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Excellent Resource
I recently purchased this book and have found it to be well written with up-to-date information. I would recommend this to any practitioner working with older patients. ... Read more

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This companion book to Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, 9e, by James M. Kauffman and Timothy J. Landrum, contains actual cases of individuals who have confronted difficult or disturbing behavior in their roles as parents, teachers, or adult members of a community.

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