Books : Bipolar II: Enhance Your Highs, Boost Your Creativity, and Escape the Cycles of Recurrent Depression--The Essential Guide to Recognize and Treat the Mood Swings of This Increasingly Common Disorder
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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.895
EAN num: 9781594862243
ISBN number: 1594862249
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 256
Printing Date: October 03, 2006
Publishing house: Rodale Books
Release Date: October 03, 2006
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The psychiatrist whose pioneering bestseller Moodswing introduced lithium as the treatment for bipolarity now focuses on the milder form of the disease, and the result is another landmark work—one that can help millions with Bipolar II to live better lives
Thirty years ago, Dr. Ronald Fieve pioneered the use of lithium for what was then known as 'manic depression.' His book Moodswing was a runaway hit, published in seven countries. Since then, Dr. Fieve has focused on patients with mild bipolarity—what is now known as Bipolar II. He has discovered that Bipolar II patients are—almost across the board—driven, successful, high-achieving individuals who, with the right treatment, can actually turn their illness into an asset.
In this very first book to concentrate exclusively on milder bipolarity, Dr. Fieve explains how newer drugs with fewer side effects are revolutionizing the treatment of Bipolar II. Some people with mild bipolarity may not require drugs at all—just a specific lifestyle program, which Dr. Fieve spells out in this book. In the past, many patients with the illness have resisted treatment because they did not want to give up the euphoria of the 'highs.' But left untreated, the condition’s lows can be devastating—sometimes resulting in suicide. Here, Dr. Fieve reveals his remarkably successful treatment program (with results supported by thousands of patient histories) that allows patients to keep the highs while minimizing the lows. And he explains how his program can help turn the illness into a positive and patients into what he calls 'bipolar beneficials.'
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I was impressed with the knowledge and basic facts about this little known disorder. It was extremely helpful for someone recently diagnosed with BiPolar II to help understand what to expect and how to handle the ups and downs of this disease. It also assists in learning how to reach out to get help when and even before you need it. Highly recommend!
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It was difficult to give this book a balanced review since some chapters were fantastic and others bordered on totally useless and, to be honest with you, grated on me over time.
First the positive: Dr. Fieve knows his stuff when it comes to Bipolar illness, but what is more important, he has the ability to take complex information and simplify it for the average reader. This is a big plus, in my opinion, as some of the theories in the biochemical can be way over the heads of the typical reader. His explanations of Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Bipolar(B) are terrific. I think even the readers who are usually challenged by medical books written by doctors will be pleasantly surprised. I like the concept that Bipolar II may be beneficial to some individuals and to our society in general. I was surprised to learn that Bipolar II individuals have a higer rate of suicide than Bipolar I individuals. For me, this is where the positives end.
I would like to present the negatives in an outline form and if any readers have comments about them I would love to read them as I'm still confused about many factors of this illness and the treatments available.
(1.) Dr. Fieve points out, the cause of Bipolar tends to be based in "theory" about chemicals, etc. etc., etc. What branch of medicine gives patients prescriptions based on theory? If you answered psychiatry, you'd be right. Some of the things that are done defies the basic principles of logic. For example, we don't really know what causes it, but lithium will not harm you. If they have no absolute cause, how do they know what lithium really does in the short or long term?
(2.) Dr. Fieve tells his clients to get support from AA for their drinking issues related to Bipolar, or other self-help groups for drug abuse. But if the alcohol or drug abuse is caused by the Bipolar illness and you still need to go to AA, doesn't this mean that the treatment for Bipolar is failing due to the need to self-medicate?
(3.) Why does Dr. Fieve, or anybody else for that matter, feel they have the authority to tell others how to live and even when to live? In my opinion, as long as you are not a danger to others, I say rock-on! Notice how I left out a danger to self... To me, if you can't go on, who am I to tell you what to do, even worse have the state tell you what to do. Really now, taking a metal (lithium) into your body because a doctor or the state tells you to so your behavior will conform to their thinking. That is really crazy.
I was a bit annoyed by the doctor's reminders of the social status of his patients, but I guess if you are a leading authority on this disease and your office is in Manhattan, that's the segment of society you'll be working with. In the section on sexual promiscuity and Bipolar, all of his examples were women (men should be included here too).
I recommend this book to understand current theories on Bipolar and the differences within the divisions of the disease, as well as the differences of Bipolar from other mental health problems. If you really want to read a good book on being Bipolar, I highly recommend Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic Depressive Illness by Patty Duke.
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THIS BOOK IS PROBABLY THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON THE TOPIC OF BIPOLAR II MOOD DISORDER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR THE PATIENT AND ESPECIALLY FAMILY MEMBERS SEEKING UNDERSTANDING AND INFORMATION.Moodswing: Dr. Fieve on Depression: The Eminent Psychiatrist Who Pioneered the Use of Lithium in America Reveals a Revolutionary New Way to Prevent Depression
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For family, friends, and those that suffer from one of the various forms of mood disorder, sometimes finding informational resources is almost as challenging as dealing with the condition itself. Most books as well as our health care workers tend to talk above us. We tend to leave the experience feeling overwhelmed and without much of an idea of what was actually said. Understanding what we can do to help or trying to integrate this information into our lives is often an exercise in futility.
Bipolar II neither talks down to its readers nor dumbs down the information it presents. After reading this book, the reader will have a good understanding of the various types of mood disorders and how to differentiate between them. This is incredibly important information to have when going to see your doctor as often people don't mention (or remember) maniac periods and are erroneously given a diagnosis of depression. The problem is that medications for treating depression are completely different and often cause further complications for those individuals actually suffering from bipolar conditions.
Definitely pick this book up if you or anyone you know and love has any form of mood disorder. It will arm you with knowledge and allow you some aspect of control in a situation that might seem very overwhelming and chaotic.
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I think that it is irresponsible for Dr Fieve to extoll the blessings of hypomania.
This book addresses a small percentage of Bipolar II patients. It leaves the rest of us feeling cheated for not getting the wonderfully creative Bipolar IIB.
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