Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression
分類: 图书,进口原版,Health, Mind & Body(身心健康),Mental Health(心理健康),Depression,
品牌: Peter C. WhybrowLana R. Castle
基本信息出版社:Da Capo Press (2003年1月30日)丛书名:Demystified平装:448页正文语种:英语ISBN:1569245584条形码:9781569245583商品尺寸:22.8 x 16.3 x 2.6 cm商品重量:581 g品牌:Da Capo PressASIN:1569245584商品描述内容简介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 1013 million others suffer from milder forms. Yet, many go misdiagnosed or untreated. InBipolar 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 Demystifiedmakes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this illness, helping readers decide if its time to seek treatment and providing those with any form of mood disorder the information they need to better manage their lives.媒体推荐"Bipolar Disorder Demystified is a very useful book written by a woman who has been there. " --E Fuller Torrey, M.D., co-author ofSurviving Manic Depression
"Bipolar disorder presents constant challenges. Lana Castle confronts these challenges...and offers personal wisdom in relaying her own story." --Nancy Rosenfeld, author ofNew Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder