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Manic Depression—How to Live While Loving a Manic Depressive
By Lynn Bradley
Manic Depression—How to Live While Loving a Manic Depressive
describes what it is like to live with a manic depressive
(also know as bipolar disorder), and more importantly, how to live one's
own life at the same time. Much has been written about the manic depressive
or bipolar, but precious little on those around the dysfunctional individual.
The author, Lynn Bradley, chronicles the various ups
and downs that make these people so interesting. That same trait also
makes them very difficult to live with. When they're up, they're charming,
vivacious, romantic—exciting! When they're down, nothing seems to go
right.
After 30 years of coping, and doing it pretty well,
through all sorts of coping and illness, therapy and communicating,
finally getting it right, Bradley decided to show others what really
works. This isn't in the psychiatrists' workbooks, or in the general
all about manic depression books. It what really works, day in and day
out, to maintain sanity and equilibrium in spite of one's crazy loved
one.
After all, if you love them, you either have to leave
them or figure out what to do with them, right? So Bradley reviewed
what worked, how to make it work, and what to do when it doesn't work.
Seems simple, doesn't it?
The problem is that it is just plain difficult to work
with a manic depressive. Here's what Donald E. Hauser, M.D., of the
Hauser Clinic (which specializes in these disorders) says:
"I recommend the book to anyone who has compassion
for those who suffer from mental illness and for the families that
suffer with them."
Here is Aileen Mahoney of the National Association of
Mentally Ill said in southwest Houston:
"If you have about two hours to spend with a good
friend who has lived with a manic depressive for over 30 years, you
will enjoy and benefit by reading this book. You will undoubtedly
recognize difficulties we all encounter in living with various disorders.
Lynn's ways of dealing with problems are enlightening and her perseverance
encouraging."
"Lynn has written her book in the tone of a personal
letter—friendly, humorous and loving. Thank you, Bob, for letting
Lynn share both your experiences with us."
If you have read this far, you probably need to read
this book. Tell your library to order this book. They need to buy it
anyway. After all, you are not the only one in your city with an interest
in manic depression and bipolar disorders. You can also get the book
at your local bookstore, or call us at 800 324-5663.
If you are afraid the book is not what you need, we
offer a money-back guarantee. There is no time limit on this guarantee.
If you are not satisfied or just decide that you don't want it, call
us and we will refund your money.
Lynn Bradley teaches aspiring authors to write well.
Quite a number of her students
 have
become published authors in their own right. Bradley authored a mystery
novel, published some years ago. She is finishing up two more in the
series, all of which will soon be released. She has also written one
on lupus, which will son be released as well.
She authored many articles for magazines and finally
had to sit down and write one on the most pressing problem of her life,
living with a manic depressive, her husband. We might add that husband
Bob is in agreement that this is a good book, and it is the truth, and
it will help others. He now works with anger management courses, teaching
others how to control those common but angry moments in urban life.
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A Word from the Author
Related Links of Interest
All of
Depression
Child & Adolescent
Bipolar Foundation (CABF)
Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance
Bipolar Planet
Depression
and Related Affective Disorders Association
Music Therapy and Depression
Gonzo Turtle
Manic
Depression—How to Live While Loving a Manic Depressive
NAMI National Alliance
for the Mentally Ill
National Foundation
for Depressive Illness
National Institute
of Mental Health
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