{"product_id":"bipolar-1-disorder-how-to-survive-and-thrive-9780692504512","title":"Bipolar 1 Disorder - How to Survive and Thrive","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Truly Eye Opening\" \"A Wonderful and Powerfully Honest Look at Bipolar\" \"Can't Like it Enough\" \"Pure Excellence\" \"An Engaging and Insightful Look Into What It's Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder\" \"Have Hope and Read\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eBipolar 1 Disorder - How to Survive and Thrive\u003c\/i\u003e is a memoir of living with Manic Depression plus 10 alternative treatments that will help you or a loved one not only survive this serious and devastating illness but thrive. Things you can do beyond the psychotropic drugs a psychiatrist will prescribe or in addition to taking these medications which will help them be more effective and less debilitating. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You will learn how to potentially lessen the severity of its highs and lows. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It is written with heart and style, by someone who understands the dynamics intimately - not just another book by a licensed medical professional who has never lived with the disorder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A few chapters are: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat Bipolar Illness is Really Like\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Mania and Hypomania\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen Lithium Therapy Does Not Work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelapse, Suicide Risk and Times Past\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBipolar Disorder vs Drug Addiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Difference Between BP-1 and BP-2 Disorder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor Depression is Hell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHospitalizations and Paths to Wellness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial Life and Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBipolar Onset and Contributing Factors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e10 Treatments That May Help You or a Loved One\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscrimination a Sufferer May Face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e There is quoted material from trusted sources (medical research, psychiatric journals, mental health websites, etc.) included throughout the book, with the URL listed for you to be able to get online and read more about the subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMolly McHugh is a writer, techie and travel fanatic single Mom who has lived with Bipolar 1 Disorder since her first manic epsisode at age 19 in college. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She blogs about bipolar at: www.bipolar1survivor.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mollymchugh.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50327383900434,"sku":"9780692504512","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_89bc5eec-86e3-4847-927d-8c4c36041e21.jpg?v=1727714019","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bipolar-1-disorder-how-to-survive-and-thrive-9780692504512","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}