If you're wanting to learn about bipolar disorder...Then this may be the most important letter you'll ever read!

You are about to take an in-depth look at bipolar disorder. It's all you need to know about bipolar disorder to help you or a loved one lead a normal life.

It doesn't matter if you or a loved one have been recently diagnosed or been struggling with bipolar disorder for years - This guide will tell you everything you need to know, without spending too much brainpower!

Table of Contents
Table Of Contents _____________________________________ 2
Introduction ________________________________________ 5
Chapter 1: Understanding Bipolar To Get Help _______________ 6
Bipolar: The Medical Side _____________________________ 6
Do You Have Bipolar? ________________________________ 7
Whats The Cause? __________________________________ 9
Are You At Risk? ___________________________________ 10
Should You Go To The Doctor? _________________________ 11
Who Should I See? _________________________________ 11
Chapter 2: Why Should I Get Help Anyway? ________________ 13
The Stress Goes Farther _____________________________ 15
Chapter 3: Your Doctors Bipolar Treatment ________________ 17
Medications ______________________________________ 17
Psychotherapy ____________________________________ 20
Electroconvulsive Therapy ____________________________ 22
Whats Right For You? _______________________________ 23
Chapter 4: Why So Many Struggle With Treatment ___________ 24
Noncompliance And Nonadherence _____________________ 24
You Dont Understand Your Illness _____________________ 25
Dependency ______________________________________ 26
They Dont Like The Doctor ___________________________ 26
The Awful Side Effects _______________________________ 27
What Else Can It Be? ________________________________ 28
Chapter 5: Learning To Cope With Bipolar Disorder __________ 28
The Way You Sleep _________________________________ 29
Monitor Your Medications ____________________________ 30
Maintain Your Level Of Activity ________________________ 31
Dont Use Drugs Or Alcohol ___________________________ 31
Support _________________________________________ 32
Reduction Of Stress _________________________________ 34
Watch For Signs ___________________________________ 35
Keep Your Doctor Informed __________________________ 38
Chapter 6: Why You Should Consider Support Groups ________ 40
Who Is Your Support Group? __________________________ 40
Outside Support ___________________________________ 41
Chapter 7: Coping By Monitoring Symptoms: The Mood Chart __ 43
What Is It? _______________________________________ 43
Conclusion ________________________________________ 45