A Lifelong Journey: Staying Well with Manic Depression/Bipolar Disorder

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ReadHowYouWant.com, Nov 4, 2008 - Self-Help - 204 pages
This book has provided a wellness view of manic depression. Although the stay well stories and plans do not represent all people who experience manic depression, these stories fill an important gap in our understanding of manic depression. Rather than focus only on the burden' of manic depression, it is crucial to also listen to people who stay well. These stories provide proof that people with manic depression can aspire to full lives.
 

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Beginning the journey
29
Choosing medication and other treatments
64
Being mindful of manic depression
95
Empathy and support
131
Staying well with a stay well plan
164
CONCLUSION
183

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