Bipolar Disorder

<p>Bipolar disorder formerly called manic depression is<br />a common condition affecting around 1 in 100 adults<br />at some point in their lives. Worldwide it affects about<br />254 million people with 2.4 million in the UK.<br />The exact nature of someone’s illness will be unique<br />to them. These moods typically swing between low or<br />‘depressive’ with feelings of intense unhappiness and<br />despair and high or ‘manic’ with feelings of supreme<br />confidence euphoria and boundless energy. Having<br />bipolar disorder can be a frightening bewildering<br />experience especially before diagnosis and treatment.<br />This book will help readers understand bipolar disorder and<br />the kind of help available for the condition. It will explain<br />the causes of bipolar disorder its symptoms and effects<br />how a diagnosis is made and how it’s possible to lead a<br />happy and fulfilling life by managing the condition with<br />the correct treatments. There will also be information for<br />friends and family close to someone with bipolar disorder.</p><p>Wide target audience – bipolar disorder sufferers friendsfamily professionals.<br />• Clear concise stepby-step guide.<br />• Includes detailed help list</p>