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Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression
Bipolar Disorder Demystified Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression
Author: Lana R. Castle
Bipolar disorder, a brain disorder characterized by intense high and low moods, is a complex illness that is often difficult to identify. Each year, at least 2.3 million Americans suffer from its most severe form, while an estimated 10?13 million others suffer from milder forms. Yet, many go misdiagnosed or untreated. In Bipolar Disorder Dem...  more », author Lana Castle, who has lived most of her life with this illness, turns her personal experience into an enlightening and useful guide for all those traveling down the same path. In clear and compassionate language, Castle helps those who suffer from the illness as well as their friends and family understand the true nature of bipolar disorder, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and the best ways to cope with it. 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 better manage their lives.
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ISBN-13: 9781569245583
ISBN-10: 1569245584
Publication Date: 1/2003
Pages: 448
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Publisher: Marlowe Company
Book Type: Paperback
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