Bipolar disorder demystified : mastering the tightrope of manic depression / by Lana R. Castle ; foreword by Peter C. Whybrow.

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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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Recent National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) data indicate that bipolar disorder, a brain disease characterized by intense mood swings and also known as manic-depressive illness, affects more than 2.3 million American adults in a given year. Castle, owner of Castle Communications, an editorial service business, has lived with bipolar disorder for over 40 years. Here she turns her personal experiences into an eloquently written handbook for those traveling down the same path. In solid, concise language devoid of professional jargon, Castle helps readers understand the true nature of bipolar disorder, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and numerous strategies for successfully coping with the illness. What sets this book apart from the growing number of titles on the topic is the winning combination of Castle's life-long experience with the disorder and her professional yet accessible writing. Valuable for both mental-health professionals and those dealing with the disease, this information-rich title is highly recommended for all libraries.-Dale Farris, Groves, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.