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

This was very enlightening . As a mother and wife of bipolar people, it taught me a lot and gave great advice on how to respond and help in difficult times. It was great that one of the authors actually had bipolar disorder and knew things first hand . I gave it to my daughter and she really liked that it had coping skills besides just medicine , but emphasized the importance of staying on meds .

It's always a positive to have those who have gone before you teach you about the illness and the pitfalls to expect. This book has been helpful beyond expectation, to the point I'm changing my lifestyle one piece at a time to come in line with the book's recommendations on diet, exercise, light and medication.

I haven't read the whole book, but it's great information. The bonus is that it is written by an author who actually has bipolar disorder and has been researching the disorder for 30+ years. Highly recommend.

I really wish more of the information in this book was relevant to the elderly who have bipolar disorder. My mother is bipolar, but she is also 80 years old and very arthritic, so key recommendations like exercise and lifestyle modifications aren't useful to her, and it isn't possible for her to track down a keto nutritionist. Also, because of her age, she takes bipolar meds at far lower doses than the average; some discussion of the pros and cons of this would have been helpful.

If you could only buy one book about bipolar disorder and how to manage it, THIS IS IT! A book written for people with the illness by someone with the illness. It is easy to navigate & read and covers so many aspect of the illness, from detecting symptoms, to managing relationships, to beneficial lifestyle changes around diet, sleep, exercise, light, and substances. I cannot stress enough what a valuable book this is. It’s also a great read for those who know someone with bipolar disorder and want to learn more.

I am reading it now. I am learning a lot.

This is a rare book that pairs solid base knowledge about Bipolar Disorder with intelligent and insightful practical applications for both care givers and persons with BPD. I highly recommend it!

Life changing. She has a very real, relatable tone and pulls no punches. But I needed it. She explains the science and also gives extremely practical, realistic advice - it's the perfect balance. I finally feel like I understand myself, which helped me have grace for myself but also realize I have to work hard to overcome. There's also tips for family and friends. Must have if you have BPD.

This book is easy to read and so informative. A must have for anyone with Bipolar disorder and their family members. Highly recommend