Living with Bipolar: A Guide to Understanding and Managing the Disorder

Around half the people seeking help with depression are diagnosed with a form of bipolar disorder. Formerly known as manic depression, its mood swings can be extraordinarily disturbing for both the sufferer and for those around them. Living with Bipolarprovides practical and comprehensive information about bipolar disorder. Two leading psychiatrists and two clinical psychologists with extensive experience in mood disorders, explain that while there is no cure for bipolar disorder, it can be managed effectively.They explain the characteristics of the two main forms, Bipolar I and Bipolar II, their causes and triggers, treatment options and ways of preventing relapses. They also offer guidelines for identifying successful personal strategies for identifying and coping with symptoms, and they emphasise the importance of living a health lifestyle.Anyone suffering from bipolar disorder, and anyone who cares about someone who has been diagnosed with the condition, will find Living with Bipolaran invaluable resource.Berk, Lesley is the author of 'Living with Bipolar: A Guide to Understanding and Managing the Disorder' with ISBN 9781741754254 and ISBN 1741754259.