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Yes You Can! is a bold and pioneering effort by onediagnosed bipolar (or manic depressive as it used to be known) in1981, to speak to the consciousness of all who experience bipolar orunipolar depression . . . and to their friends and families.

Marked with self-exposure, optimism, humor, and passionateconcern, the author acknowledges both the extraordinary toll ofdepression and the courage of those – of all backgrounds and ages– who fight to survive and restore themselves.

Revealing with candor and clarity the commitment andstrategies driving his own substantial progress, Richard Mead draws onmore than eight years of weekly 'exchanges' with hundreds of others inMDDA and SFDMDA – Boston and San Francisco's manic depressive anddepressive associations.

Rather than explore grim memories of intimidating statistics,he chooses to support and inspire his peers by sharing his own returnfrom hospitalization and chaos to authentic selfhood.

Pragmatic, easy to read, without dogma, and inclusive, Yes YouCan! urges self-esteem and resilience as cornerstones for reversingpatterns of despair and inertia.

This challenge, presented with style and flavor by one whoknows the agony of defeat, maybe the right one at the right time. Forthose touched by the critical issue, is should riven your attentionand alter your outlook. It is a powerful affirmation – whereaffirmations barely exist – from one who has walked through thefire. ... Read more

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Hard to read and even harder to understand.
The sentences in this book are disjointed, as though the author was writing down random thoughts. I found this very disconcerting and it made the book difficult to understand, even though the author writes in layman's terms. There are some pages towards the end of the book where the author gets lost in thanking his peers, and this throws the book off kilter as well. His coping mechanisms are not very helpful either, since most of us cannot be world travelers or sing in nightclubs when we are depressed, but there are a few good pointers. The difficulty lies in selecting the pointers out of the jumble of words. I got the feeling the author needed to write for his own sake, and was not targeting any audience. As a result, we have a journal of random thoughts and a cocktail of suggestions here and there. I got a few good tips from the book, however, and so I cannot count it as a total loss. ... Read more

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This book describes a new way to make the differential diagnosis of manic depression, plus a new treatment technique and substance that has no side effects. ... Read more

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Good info
This book is great for information on this topic.It is not fluffy or wordy, just straight information and I found this to be very useful to my family's pursuit of health. ... Read more

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A detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and getting better. This booklet is also for family and friends that are looking for further understanding of this disorder.

In this Booklet You Will Learn:

Types of Depression
Symptoms of Depression and Mania
Co Occurrence of Depression with Other Illnesses
Causes of Depression
Men and Depression
Depression in Older Men
Depression in Boys and Adolescent Males
Suicide
Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment
How to Help Yourself if You Are Depressed
How Family and Friends Can Help
Where to Get Help


You will also learn descriptions and solutions to these common terms:


anxiety depression
bipolar depression
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causes of depression
clinical depression
depression
depression and anxiety
depression cause
depression disorder
depression help
depression medication
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depression symptoms
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major depression
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Absolutely the Best Depression Book Guide for Men
This book is a lifesaver. It's absolutely the best value for information on depression in men.Will tell you everything you need to know about men and depression.Will give you some good advice and information on how to understand men and depression.

You Can't Get Any Better Information
This Book comes straight from the US Government.If you trust the US Government, this book will give you all the information you need about Men and Depression that is current. ... Read more

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The remarkable story of the author's recovery from Manic-Depressive illness, and her discovery that she can still have a happy and fulfilling life. ... Read more

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Manic by Midnight
This was a great book to give insight on her own trial and tribulations of coping and dealing with bipolar.I read it as an assignment but the knowledge I gained will help me to educate those in the future.Thank you Faye Shannon for going out on a limb and putting your whole life out there for others to read.You are truely an inspirational person.

An insight into the roller coaster ride
This book contains a candid description of the experience of a manic episode and the social, career, family and financial devastation it can cause. I'm sure most bipolars will identify with Faye, and SOs of bipolars will get an insight into the illness that perhaps the rest of us don't always have the words to convey.

It was very engaging. I put aside the other 3 books I'm reading just to see how things turned out.

A touching story
Faye has written a touching and uplifting story about her struggle with bipolar disorder. She appears to have been afflicted with a pretty severe variety of the disorder, perhaps Bipolar I would be the proper diagnosis. The writing isn't as good as in the finest mental illness memoirs, such as "An Unquiet Mind" or "Girl, Interrupted", but she is still able to tell her story vividly and honestly. The reader is likely to find himself cheering for her, hoping she can get her life back together. Anyone with bipolar disorder should read this book. Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".

Just The Book I Have Been Searching For...
I rate this book five stars!This well written and fascinating book is about the author's experience with mental illness. Her perspective helped me put into words so many feelings I had. I especially enjoyed the part where the author wrote from a psychotic viewpoint, which makes the book all the more unique.

This book would surely be of help to a bipolar or a relative of a mentally ill person.

Disappointing
I read other reviews before purchasing this book, and had high expectations of Ms.Shannon's story.Once I began reading, however, I found her writing style to be extremely repetitive, with many sentences being paraphrased over and over again.This may be intentional, to reflect the confused state of mind during a stressful period in the author's life, but does not, in my opinion, add substance to the book or to the subject matter.

Having said this, I have to mention that I do empathise with her story, being a bipolar patient myself.I just expected that a published book would have a higher quality of written English on its pages.Contrary to other reviewers' opinions, I kept having to put the book down as I tired of the writing style. ... Read more

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Benign Stupors, A Study of Manic-Depression 1921 ... Read more

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Kick It With Gusto! is one of those exceptional books that grabs the reader from the first page.Written for those seeking recovery from anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, Sutz's message is one of optimism and hope.Sutz, having reached the point of contemplating suicide from the agony of his bipolar II condition, found successful treatment.He shares with the reader great, simple tips on how to not only live through having mental and emotional illness, but also how to thrive as an active participant in one's own healing.In an age filled with turmoil and anxiety, Sutz offers the realistic inspiration that if you want to get better and overcome the obstacles of anxiety, depression or manic-depression, that you can do it!You can Kick It With Gusto! ... Read more

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Wow. This book is inspirational.
Wow.You can flip to any page of this book and be instantly inspired by Sutz's words of wisdom.Even if you're like me and don't have any anxiety, depression, or manic-depression, the book is STILL an inspiration to all human beings.Everyone can benefit from Sutz's keen insight on the human condition, and how to live your life to the fullest.Forget books like "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"... THIS BOOK is where the real power lies.And if you read it from cover-to-cover, you'll feel as if you're walking along Sutz's entire path of healing with him.Each page is a chapter, filled with a short bit of prose that makes you feel like Sutz is taking you into his warm arms and filling you with joy and feeding you inspiration to last a lifetime.

Kick It With Gusto
In each of Neal's small gems one can find a huge amount of knowledge and experience.A simple and extremely heplful book.One can feel a cure with each poem that is read.Read it, read it, and read it again.The book lasts forever.Buy it for everyone you know.It works.

Exceptional book ~ highly recommend!
"Kick it with Gusto" is without a doubt one of the most helpful books I have come across on the subject of brain disorders ~ and the main reason is the simple format and thoroughly beautiful content.It is dog-eared and sitting on my nightstand as we speak, ready for me to grab for my daily dose of inspiration when needed.I highly recommend this book to anyone...not just those suffering from brain disorders, but anyone who might need a pick-me-up once in a while ~ and I'd be willing to bet, that is just about all of us.Do yourself a favor and buy this book, you won't regret it.

A Deceptively Simple Little Book
In addition to being a warm, poetic piece of writing, Kick It with Gusto is above all pragmatic. Its many bits of wisdom and practical advice are presented breifly and lucidly, making the book perfect for those whose concentration is compromised by suffering. Who has the energy to pore over lengthy treatises on the finer points of manic depressive disorder when it's all one can do to get out of bed in the morning? On the surface, much of what Sutz has to say in this wonderful little book may seem too trite or too simplistic to be effective. But take it from me: Kick It With Gusto is helpful. It is accessible. It is often beautiful. And it made me feel just a little bit better, which in my case is saying a lot. ... Read more

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Clinical Depression for Know-It-Alls is a reference guide to help readers understand the common psychiatric disorder known as clinical depression (or major-depressive disorder or unipolar depression). The characteristics of this disorder include the persistent lowering of mood, decrease in interest in usual activities and the lowered ability to experience pleasure. Depression is commonly used as a term to describe temporary decrease in mood, while clinical depression is a very serious illness that effects the body and mood and can be a debilitating disease that effects the individuals ability to work, sleep, eat as well as their general health and ability to enjoy life as usual. Clinical Depression for Know-It-Alls is a highly recommended publication for those who are interested in learning about the disorder known as clinical depression. ... Read more

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From the Author: "It is my hope that this book will serve as an educational tool as well as a source of encouragement, so that others will seek help, persevere, and always believe that an answer can be found" ... Read more

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Suzan Arisoy has had Bi-polar Disorder for twenty years. Over the course of those years, she wrote some poems that she feels describe the essence of her experience from ‘the inside out’.

They are published here, with some writing about each one. Suzan wanted to explain the poems, and where she was at, at the time of writing them.

Suzan hopes her poetry will not only resonate with people who have experienced something similar – but may help other, especially health professionals to understand what it feels like to live with Bi-polar Disorder.

She said, ‘If what I have written helps just one person in any way – then I have made a difference. These poems mean a lot to me as they represent the blood, sweat and tears of twenty years. If that blood and sweat, and those tears help someone else in their distress then it hasn’t all been for nothing. I believe that the mot positive thing to come out of this illness would be to transform the pain into a light that shines the way for someone in need – or that sheds some light on a difficult subject and changes someone’s perception.’

About the Author

Suzan Arisoy, was born in Clapton and brought up in Tottenham and later Bethnal Green.

She had her first experience of Bi-polar Disorder when she was twenty – although she wasn’t diagnosed until she was thirty-two and in a psychiatric unit.

Suzan, who is now 40, currently lives in Woodford Green, Essex with Andrew, her partner of sixteen years, her two sons Ashiq and Jordan, aged 19 and 11 respectively – and their two cats Misty and Simba.

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Manic Depression: Voices of an IllnessManic Depression: Voices of an Illness, narrated by Academy and Emmy Award winner Patty Duke. This is the first major documentary to feature people with manic-depressive illness telling their own stories in their own words. The program features nine people with the mood disorder--including a Fortune 500 executive, a nurse, a high school teacher, a therapist, and Patty Duke herself--describing their efforts to stabilize the disorder's effect on their lives. The documentary examines the difficulties in obtaining a correct diagnosis and treatment, the impact on the family, personal and social stigma, cutting-edge research into new medications and treatments, as well as discussions with patients in various phases of the illness. It provides a message of hope and recovery. National Public Radio stations described "Manic Depression: Voices of An Illness" as "unlike any program of its kind... Brilliant... Extraordinary." The documentary has received an "unprecedented" listener response according to National Public Radio's Audience Services and is the winner of eight major broadcast journalism awards. ... Read more

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By Anne Brocklesby

ISBN: 9781847471017
Published: 2007
Pages: 165
Key Themes: manic depression, bi-polar disorder, medication, empowerment

Description

A sincere and moving autobiography about a mother of two whose life is turned upside down by post natal depression and bi-polar. Anne suffered severe side effects from taking prozac but fought back through CBT, studying, poetry and writing about her condition. Anne's personal transformation from sufferer to empowered and confident woman gives new hope to fellow sufferers. Anne's bravery is an example to us all, this book is an inspiration to sufferers, carers and professionals alike.

About the Author

Anne Brocklesby was born in 1951 in Epsom, Surrey. She was educated in Wimbledon and Scotland before studying social sciences at Edinburgh University. She has now returned to live in Wimbledon where she has worked for many years in the voluntary sector. She is involved in the Make Poverty History campaign and takes an active interest in mental health issues, trying to promote a more positive image and challenging discrimination and stigma.

Book Extract

I think I developed a separation anxiety at a very early age, and had the enduring feeling that in fact I was an orphan. My mother told me that I was sent for 3 weeks to my aunt and uncle's house, with two of their children, to spend time being looked after by them when my mother was giving birth to my sister Kay, her second child. Of course I do not remember any of this, but I am conscious of a feeling of separation, which I can only trace to this time. My mother said that when I returned, I looked like a neglected orphan, because my hair seemed a tangled mass, as though it had not been brushed or combed.

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I could hear a siren shatter the silence. I discerned immediately that paramedics were coming to save me from myself. I knew that a new journey was about to begin. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Futurist, published by World Future Society on May 1, 1999. The length of the article is 583 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Researchers are studying 'mood-disorder genes that promote manic depression. Scientists are hoping that the results may help them develop better drugs to control the disease which affects one out of every 100 people.

Citation Details
Title: The hunt for mood genes.(drugs for manic-depression)
Author: Jeff Minerd
Publication: The Futurist (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1999
Publisher: World Future Society
Volume: 33Issue: 5Page: 11(1)

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Fully updated and revised, this new edition of Coping with Biploar Disorder draws on the combined expertise of three leading specialists to offer a comprehensive and practical guide to the causes, treatment, and implications of bipolar disorder, or manic depression. Designed for people with the condition and those close to them, the authors use cognitive behavioral therapy to provide straightforward help with managing and controlling the condition, featuring advice on such key areas as mood monitoring; managing money; housing and social support; and sustaining happy relationships. ... Read more