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From: MSN NicknameTheButterflyJanice  (Original Message)Sent: 1/29/2004 1:41 AM
 
I came across this information on another site and wanted to share this book with you...........The Butterfly ~Janice
 

Bipolar Disorder

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Medifocus Guidebook:
Bipolar Disorder

Updated: 12/22/2003
  • Comprehensive overview of
    Bipolar Disorder
  • Explore your treatment options
  • Learn about new developments
  • Read medical journal abstracts
  • Find doctors, hospitals, research centers

More Information About the Guidebook More Information


Introduction

A diagnosis of bipolar disorder - which was more commonly called manic depression - can be very alarming to a patient or the patient's family. However, treatment is advancing steadily and many symptoms can be controlled.

Children, adolescents or adults can suffer this disorder, which is characterized by two opposite extremes of mood: mania and depression. Risk factors can include family history, ADD-HD, stress, abuse, hypothyroidism and even the effect of the time of year.

The usual pattern of bipolar disorder is one of increasing intensity and duration of symptoms that progresses slowly over many years. However, symptoms and severity may vary significantly between individuals. Bipolar disorder can be severe and long-term, or it can be mild with infrequent episodes. People can also experience periods of mixed symptoms.

Manifestations of mania can include periods of grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, talkativeness, racing thoughts, distractibility, psychomotor agitation and excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that can have painful consequences. Depression can involve episodes of irritability, diminished interest, loss of pleasure in most activities, feelings of inappropriate guilt, fatigue, increased or decreased sleep, and even suicidal thoughts, among others. These symptoms call for medical intervention.

Bipolar disorder has significant consequences in an individual's life. Impaired thinking and judgment can lead to poor decision making and impulsiveness. This can have disastrous effects on one's physical and sexual health, and financial and social wellbeing. However, a combination of medications and other forms of therapy, including psychological support, can be very helpful. Several promising new treatments are currently under investigation.

The MediFocus Guidebook on Bipolar Disorder contains information that is vital to anyone who has been diagnosed with this condition.

You will learn about the causes, risk factors, common signs and symptoms, medical tests that are used to establish the diagnosis, and standard treatments. You will also learn about the latest clinical advances in the management of Bipolar Disorder as well as about the newest treatment options that are available.

The MediFocus Guidebook on Bipolar Disorder will also inform you about important new, exciting research in the area of Bipolar Disorder. You will also learn about the doctors, hospitals, and medical centers that are at the leading edge in conducting clinical research about Bipolar Disorder.

Information about clinical trials, quality of life issues, a list of questions to ask your doctor, and a useful directory of organizations and support groups that can help patients with Bipolar Disorder complete this valuable Guidebook.

You won't find this combination of information anywhere else. It is easily accessible right here. We invite you to preview the MediFocus Guidebook on Bipolar Disorder so that you can decide if this comprehensive, trustworthy information may help you or someone you care about who has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.


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From: JimJimSent: 10/31/2006 6:02 AM
If you are having trouble getting people to understand what bipolar is and isn't then discover�?

"How To Quickly And Easily Explain Bipolar To People"

Please allow me to personally help you explain
bipolar to your friends, family and co-workers.

Dear Friend,

As you probably already have realized, bipolar disorder isn't something that's easy to explain to other people sometimes. You may have a hard time talking about it because you're not sure how other people react or because you doubt your ability to explain it correctly. Whatever the case, I have some news that's going to make this task a lot easier for you.

You see, about a year ago, I realized that a huge problem with bipolar disorder is trying to explain it to other people. It's especially difficult to talk to family members or friends who are angry about your or your loved one's bipolar disorder.

What I've learned, however, is that most of that anger comes from a lack of understanding. The people who take the diagnosis the hardest are usually the same people who know the least about bipolar disorder or about mental illness in general.

That's why I decided to create a really simple, easy to understand, non-technical guide that would give anyone who read it the basic facts about bipolar disorder. It took me 6 months to put together a 22-page booklet that outlined those basics in a way that anyone, even someone who is extremely angry about your or your loved one's bipolar disorder or its effects.

Let me clear about one thing: this is NOT like most guides or brochures about bipolar disorder. There's tons of those lying around in doctor's offices, but they never tell the whole story about what this disorder is and what it's like to live with. My guide, on the other hand, was designed to be read by someone who should be supportive OR someone who simply doesn't understand the disorder but needs to learn the facts quickly and easily.

This booklet is called Everything You Want to Know About Bipolar Disorder . . . But Are Too Afraid, or Too Angry, To Ask. It's ideal for any of the following people:

  • Friends who have been hurt or angered by actions you or your loved one took because of bipolar disorder
  • Family members who are angry about things that have happened in the past
  • Employers
  • Teachers - This is critical if your son or daughter has bipolar disorder
  • Your school's principal, guidance counselor, etc.
  • Co-workers who've experienced your or your loved one's episodes
  • Anyone new in your life - friends, romantic interests, etc. -- who need to know about the disorder
  • Your local police - This is important if they aren't familiar with bipolar disorder since you want them to know the facts if you ever need their help
  • Anyone who doesn't believe that mental illnesses are real or who think you or your loved one are just "faking" or "trying to get attention."
  • Anyone who is interested in learning more about bipolar disorder, including students, neighbors, policymakers, etc.
  • Anyone you're worried about telling because you're afraid of their reaction - giving them the booklet to read may be easier than confronting them with the news.

Of course that's only a partial list of people who could benefit from the information in this booklet. In fact, you could even play the role of community educator by speaking to groups of people in your area and distributing copies of this booklet to everyone who attends. After all, the more educated our society becomes about bipolar disorder and mental illness, the better off bipolar survivors and supporters will be.

If you're still not sure that this booklet contains the information you need to share with your friends, family members, etc, then let me tell you what it contains.

Here's What My Bipolar Explanation Guide Will Show People

I've packed as much information as possible in this 22-page booklet, so that readers will learn

  • What bipolar disorder is and isn't
  • How to help someone with bipolar disorder
  • The different kinds of bipolar disorder
  • What depression is and isn't
  • What one can expect from someone who has bipolar
  • How bipolar disorder feels from someone who actually has it
  • How people can get more information on bipolar for FREE
  • Why people should help and support someone with bipolar disorder even if the person has said or done things that are offensive (this section is great)
  • Answers to frequently asked questions about bipolar disorder
  • What's it like to like to have bipolar disorder or to support someone who does
  • How this book has helped other people learn about bipolar disorder and put aside their anger

And much more.

Trust me, you are going to love this booklet and you'll find that it will help you open up the channels of communication between you and the people you share it with.

Because I would recommend giving copies of this booklet to everyone who needs to know more about or better understand bipolar disorder.

Get On The Road To Explaining Bipolar Easily

Don't keep struggling to find the right words to explain this disorder to your friends. Don't keep worrying about your loved one's anger towards you because of your disorder. Don't allow a lack of understanding hurt your child in school, your loved work at work, or even you in the community.

Take action today by letting me and the others in my booklet explain bipolar disorder to them for you. Believe me, sometimes all it takes to make the difference is for other people to understand more about what you or your loved one is going through.

Click here to order one or more of my Everything You Want to Know About Bipolar Disorder . . . But Are Too Afraid, or Too Angry, To Ask booklets.

Sincerely,

"Being that I myself suffer from bipolar disorder, I can say first hand how extremely difficult it is to explain to others. I ordered your "Everything You Want to Know About Bipolar Disorder" (But Are Too Afraid Or Too Angry, To Ask) information book and I must tell you, it was a big help. I gave one to my parents, my husband, and my therapist. As a matter of fact, my therapist said that she may order them in bulk to distribute to other patients and families of those with bipolar disorder. It even told me a few interesting and insightful things I didn't know, and I am always gathering information on this terrible, unpredictable, and frustrating condition that I live with each day. It takes a very committed individual (not to mention a great son) to have devoted your time and energy to shedding some much needed light on what is a very misunderstood and "stigmatized" disease."

--Gina D., South Plainfield, New Jersey

"I just ordered your booklet about everything you wanted to know about Bipolar and were afraid to ask. It is wonderfully written and easy to understand. I bought some for my poor family and friends who have stayed the course with me, but don't really understand what course it is.

I cried when I read it because for the first time in my life, I related to so many of the people, and I even learned some things too. I don't always have answers when I have to explain this rotten disease to people. You are making a difference for me and I'm sure many, many others. I so appreciate everything you are trying to do. There is a special place in heaven reserved for you! Thank-you so much!"

--Sandy Kochevar

Let Me Help You Explain Bipolar Disorder