Product Description
MANAGE YOUR MOODS. IDENTIFY YOUR TRIGGERS. RECLAIM YOUR LIFE. Many people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and prescription drugs. But few are able to manage their often out-of-control emotions with medication alone. Written by Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age thirty-one, and bipolar disorder specialist John Preston, PsyD, TAKE CHARGE OF BIPOLAR DISORDER offers a unique, personalized approach that teaches people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones to manage the illness and achieve daily stability. Fast and Preston's groundbreaking program combines medication and supplements, lifestyle changes, behavior modifications, and other indispensable management tools. Readers will learn how to: Understand the behaviors caused by bipolar disorder Work with their doctors to find the right medications Develop a bipolar-friendly diet and exercise program Recognize the triggers and signs of major bipolar disorder symptoms to stop the mood swings before they go too far.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 30 reviews)

Take Charge of Bipolar Disorer by G T (San Jose Ca USA)

5 Stars
October 22, 2009
This is a very good book of handling bipolar disorder. It shows you steps and explanations in detail. After you have read the whole book, you will have a very good idea how to handle the bipolar or help the bipolar people.

Helping myself and my loved ones by Danielle Falcon (San Diego, CA USA)

5 Stars
September 03, 2009
I am a young woman struggling with bipolar disorder. This book gave excellent insight and education to myself, those that love me, and those who are dealing with their own issues related to my illness. I would definately recommend this book to those newly diagnosed, and for their friends and families as well.

Take a Charge of Bipolar Disorder by B. Bertini (Ohio)

5 Stars
May 31, 2009
I have shared this book with several clients that have bipolar. Their feedback to me is that it has been helpful and that it is good to have someone understand what they are going through. I find this book to have insight into the disorder and being helpful toward the client making beneficial changes in their life to manage a life long event.

The best book for bipolar patient by g3heavenlyfruit (Los Angeles, CA)

5 Stars
April 16, 2009
Now I understand my messy room, anger outrage and anxiety and starting a million projects but hardly ever finish any is not my personality weakness, it is my brain disorder, and by addressing these symptoms with awareness, medication and lifestyle changes and coping skills I can lead a functioning normal life.

Well thought Out Plan by J. Costa (Bend, OR)

5 Stars
April 04, 2009
Finally a book that has actual actions for the emotional states of bipolar. I am a parent of two teens with bipolar encompassing all of states of bipolar I and II within my children. When things get overwhelming and I feel like giving up I return to this book for step by step solutions to behavior and understanding thought processes. I am not the best at writing reviews, sorry if I am not more detailed. The bottom line... I have read all the books I can find and like this one the best.

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