Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Julie A. Fast
Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Julie A. Fast
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Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder
A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability

Author: Julie A. Fast, John Preston

Narrator: Julie A. Fast

Unabridged: 11 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 05/21/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Revised and updated, this book offers a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives. Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and a bag of medications. However, only 20% of those with the illness are able to get true help with medication alone. Now, bipolar disorder expert Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with the illness at age 31, and specialist John Preston, Psy.D., have developed an effective program that helps readers promote stability, reduce the risk of suicide, increase work ability, decrease health care costs, and improve relationships. Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder guides those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones toward a comprehensive personal treatment plan by incorporating: Medications and supplements Lifestyle changes Behavior modifications Guidelines on assembling an effective support team By helping readers gather these powerful resources, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder delivers a dynamic program to treat this dangerous, but ultimately manageable illness.

About Julie A. Fast

Julie A. Fast is a world leading mental health expert, national speaker, and the critically acclaimed author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Get it Done When You're Depressed, and The Health Cards Treatment System for Bipolar Disorder. She lives in Portland, Oregon.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne on July 27, 2020

Had great information for a patient who wants to work at getting better. In our case, our daughter isn't interested in this or anything I bring up about it. Maybe it'd work for a later time. I'm looking for a book to help parents of adult children cope with taking care of this awful illness since sh......more

Goodreads review by amanda on January 01, 2024

This is a resource for people with BD and those that love one. It’s incredibly practical guide. I recommend navigating this book when you’re stable and/or in partnership with a loved one. There are so many valuable activities and reflections that can feel grueling or skewed if you are in a swing. Th......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on January 03, 2010

The best thing I found on the subject when my daughter was diagnosed. Most helpfully, it contains regular suggestions for friends and family members trying to help someone with bipolar disorder (including what NOT to do or say.) If you have been diagnosed or are helping care for someone with the dis......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on June 27, 2021

As someone new to the diagnosis of bipolar this book has been extremely helpful for me in understanding my diagnosis. It has a lot of great tips for those who want to work on their mental health and understand what is happening in their bodies/brains. I also think this book would be extremely helpfu......more

Goodreads review by Raina on November 07, 2009

great book for us "crazy" people......more