Surviving Bipolar's Fatal Grip: The Journey to Hell and Back
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (711 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 097768590X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Especially riveting are the juxtaposed experiences of Mr. Stanford University School of Medicine . “An inspiring and helpful account of the nature of bipolar affective illness and how to survive it. Mariant and his wife. While taking pains to avoid interfering with professional treatments, they empower patients and their families to take charge of the illness and make active choices to cope with and even grow.” Jonathan Russ, M.D
They speak frequently to groups about this escalating, difficult disorder. . They have survived and now have a passion to get new medical information and coping strategies into the hands of those with this difficult disorder and their families who also suffer. Their website survivingbipolar gives valuable and extensive information for patients and their families. David and Diane M
"Love this book!" according to more information. This book was so packed full of great information and tips. I have suggested it to many people who suffer from this disorder. I would recommend it to anyone in the equation .sufferer, family member, significant other, etc.. "Good book for those interested in a family member that is bipolar." according to Nancy A. Tinsley. I have a family member that was diagnosed as bipolar so I wanted to know more about it. This book is one man's journey and the hell he went through as a result. It also gives those that have the disease, some hope with medication and family love. I realize that not every ones' journey is the same but it does give us insight to how the mind can take over the body without really knowing why.. Princess"Different kind of book" according to Princess22008. I got this book to see if there was any new stragigies to handling this disorder and I was surprised buy the help from both sides, the loved ones and the one who suffers from it. It shows practical tips and coping skills. It is easy to read and understand and think that everyone that has this should get a copy for themselves and for their families.. "Different kind of book" according to Princess22008. I got this book to see if there was any new stragigies to handling this disorder and I was surprised buy the help from both sides, the loved ones and the one who suffers from it. It shows practical tips and coping skills. It is easy to read and understand and think that everyone that has this should get a copy for themselves and for their families.. 008 said Different kind of book. I got this book to see if there was any new stragigies to handling this disorder and I was surprised buy the help from both sides, the loved ones and the one who suffers from it. It shows practical tips and coping skills. It is easy to read and understand and think that everyone that has this should get a copy for themselves and for their families.
This compelling and intriguing combination of personal narrative and cutting-edge research is a unique approach that offers the reader new understandings while de-stigmatizing the disorder and breaking down psychological barriers. This tragically leads to a 20% suicide rate, a statistic that David and Diane Mariant are desperately working at lowering. Despite medical advances, bipolar disorder continues to plague the world with one of the most challenging and disabling conditions, often with significant misconceptions. It will be of significant value to bipolar sufferers and their loved ones.. Affecting millions of people worldwide, bipolar disorder causes a person to experience the wildest of euphoria’s and the deepest of depressions, sometimes even simultaneously. Detection, treatment and recovery are possible but the journey is tough and many feel they face it alone. This book offers its readers a powerful account and leaves them with a vivid appreciation of the world of a person suffering with bipolar disorder