Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression - Softcover

Castle, Lana R.

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9781569245583: Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression

Synopsis

Whether you've been diagnosed or suspect you may have bipolar disorder, learn the important facts about symptoms, coping strategies, and common myths in this eloquent and useful guide.

Each year, at least 2.3 million Americans are diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder,which is characterized by intense high and low moods, while an estimated 10–13 million others experience its milder forms. In Bipolar Disorder Demystified, author Lana Castle, who has lived the better part of her life with this illness, has turned her personal experience into a helpful resource for all those who travel down the same path.

In clear and honest language, Castle helps readers understand the true nature of bipolar disorder, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and effective coping strategies. Bipolar Disorder Demystified makes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this illness, helping readers decide if it’s time to seek treatment, and providing those with any form of mood disorder the information they need to more easily manage their lives.

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About the Author

Lana R. Castle is a writer, speaker and mental health advocate based in Austin, Texas. She is the author of Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression. A member of the National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Speakers Bureau, her mission is to openly and honestly communicate her thoughts, feelings, and experiences with mood disorders, suicide, and recovery to help as many people as possible.

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"You will be both amazed and amused by Lana Castle s insight and understanding. Read the book from cover to cover in one sitting, as did I, or dig into its pages as one might use a thesaurus. Regardless of method you will discover threads of practical advice drawn intelligently from a lifetime of experience and presented succinctly in easily accessible prose." from the foreword by Peter C. Whybrow, M.D., author of A Mood Apart

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