I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy before its publication.If you have had repeated depressions, depression that started before age 30, a depression that has gone on for years or depression that fails to be treated by antidepressant this book may save your life.If you don't think you have Bipolar Disorder this book will help you decide.If you are depressed and have a relative with Bipolar Disorder this book is for you.If you have depression and mood swings this book is for you.Bipolar II sufferers have very little “highs” easily missed by professionals.Some times there are no “highs” at all and only irritability.If your mind just goes and goes at night when you are trying to go to sleep this book is for you.If you have been diagnosed Borderline there is at least a 50% chance you are Bipolar II and this book is for you.If you are have Bipolar II this book is for you.If you have a loved one with Bipolar II this book is for you.If you are a counselor, a primary care physician or a psychiatrist this book is for you.Don't thing you see or treat Bipolar II this book is especially for you.Think that Bipolar is over diagnosed read this book and you will save lives. This book is the first and only book dedicated to the most common type of Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar II.Bipolar II disorder represent as much as 7% of our population.It is as common or more common than Major Depression.All other books about “Bipolar” are about Bipolar I and don't address the special needs of people who have Bipolar II.The average time to be correctly diagnosed is 12 years.As a leading educator in the field of psychiatry Dr. Phelps has access to the latest scientific information even before it is published. This book was written for the layperson yet contains a cornucopia of information about Bipolar II that it is a must read for professionals.
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Tried everything but still not feeling better?
If your depression keeps coming back or is even getting worse, then you may be suffering from bipolar II or "soft" bipolar disorder. Commonly misdiagnosed, these mood disorders are characterized by recurring bouts of depression along with anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep problems, or intrusive thoughts.
Why Am I Still Depressed? shows you how to identify if you have a nonmanic form of bipolar disorder and how to work with your doctor to safely and effectively treat it.
Author James R. Phelps, M.D., gives you the latest tools and knowledge so you can:
- Understand the Mood Spectrum, a powerful new tool for diagnosis
- Know all your treatment options, including mood-stabilizing medications and research-tested psychotherapies
- Examine the potential hazards of taking antidepressant medications
- Manage your condition with exercise and lifestyle changes
- Help family and friends with this condition understand their diagnosis and find treatment
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