Nancy Rosenfeld, author of New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder
"Bipolar disorder presents constant challenges. Lana Castle confronts these challenges...and offers personal wisdom in relaying her own story."
E Fuller Torrey, M.D., co-author of Surviving Manic Depression
"Bipolar Disorder Demystified is a very useful book written by a woman who has been there. "
Book Description
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 Demystified, 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.
About the Author
LANA R. CASTLE is a writer, editor, and speaker who has lived with depression and bipolar disorder for over forty years. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she runs Castle Communications, an editorial service business.
Excerpted from Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression by Lana R. Castle. Copyright © 2002. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
"You will be both amazed and amused by Lana Castle’s insight and understanding. Read the book from cover to cover in one sitting, as did I, or dig into its pages as one might use a thesaurus. Regardless of method you will discover threads of practical advice drawn intelligently from a lifetime of experience and presented succinctly in easily accessible prose." —from the foreword by Peter C. Whybrow, M.D., author of A Mood Apart
Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression FROM THE PUBLISHER
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 10ﾽ13 million others suffer from milder forms. Yet, many go misdiagnosed or untreated. In Bipolar Disorder Demystified, 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 itﾽs time to seek treatment and providing those with any form of mood disorder the information they need to better manage their lives.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
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 Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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