Inside Manic-Depression: The True Story of One Victim's Triumph over Despair

At least 3,000,000 Americans are diagnosed as manic-depressive/bipolar. INSIDE MANIC-DEPRESSION reveals with candor how severe mood swings affected the author & her family & how she triumphed over despair. The book contrasts patients, physicians, hospitals, families & treatment in an easy-to-read style. Readers take an intimate look at the acute stage of the illness & at life when free of symptoms. Many facets of the illness are covered, including a suicide attempt, stigma, creativity & how families can help. Free of symptoms for over 21 years, the author shares insights & reassurance about this bewildering but treatable disorder. Medical endorsements recommend the book for patients, families & professionals. The foreword is by Thomas A. Flanagan, M.D., F.A.P.A. An extensive appendix features the Feighner/Layton Assessment Scales, which determine the need for professional help. It includes a bibliography, glossary, resources, guidelines for families & an index. This sensitive & often humorous book stresses the tremendous progress made in diagnosis & treatment & the patients' responsibilities. Readers soon realize manic-depressives can live fulfilling lives. To order, contact: Sunnyside Press, P.O. Box 1717, San Marcos, CA 92079-1717, 619-727-5291, FAX 619-727-0489.Clark, Charlotte M. is the author of 'Inside Manic-Depression: The True Story of One Victim's Triumph over Despair', published 1993 under ISBN 9780963394408 and ISBN 0963394401.