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Name: Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability: Julie A Fast, John Preston: 9780446697613: Amazon.com: Books
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Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability Paperback – September 26, 2006

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Revised and updated, this important book offers a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives.

Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and a bag of medications. However, only 20% of those with the illness are able to gain long term control over their lives with medication alone. Now, bipolar disorder expert Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with the illness at age 31, and specialist John Preston, Psy.D., have developed an effective program that helps readers promote stability, reduce the risk of suicide, increase work ability, decrease health care costs, and improve relationships. The book guides those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones toward a comprehensive personal treatment plan by incorporating:

medications and supplements
lifestyle changes
behavior modifications
guidelines on assembling an effective support team.

By helping readers gather these powerful resources, TAKE CHARGE OF BIPOLAR DISORDER delivers a dynamic program to treat this dangerous, but ultimately manageable illness.

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Julie A. Fast is a world leading mental health expert on the topics of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and psychosis. She is the bestselling author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder and Getting it Done When You’re Depressed. Julie is a critically acclaimed international speaker, health care professional trainer and sought after media source on the topic of mental health treatment and management. Julie lives with bipolar disorder and a psychotic disorder, also called schizoaffective disorder. Julie’s work offers a balanced, well researched perspective on serious mental health disorders and their impact on the person with the diagnosis as well as family members and partners. Julie’s goal is to prevent bipolar disorder in the next generation.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Warner Wellness; 1st edition (September 26, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446697613
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446697613
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.43 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.88 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #113,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #49 in Coping with Bipolar Disorder
- #148 in Nervous System Diseases (Books)
- #156 in Depression (Books)

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John Preston
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John Preston, Psy.D is professor emeritus with Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA and formerly with the University of California, Davis School of Medicine and the Professional School of Psychology, San Francisco. He is the author of 21 books covering topics such as: psychopharmacology, neurobiology, psychotherapy, spirituality and emotional healing. His books have been translated into 14 foreign languages. He is the author of "Drugs in Psychiatry" chapter in the "Encyclopedia Americana". Dr. Preston has presented over 500 invited talks during the past 25 years, speaking in the USA, Canada, Europe, Africa and Russia.
His strength is presenting complex information in an easy to understand way.
He is recipient of the "President's Award" from the Mental Health Association and "Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Award" from the California Psychological Association.
On a personal note, like other fellow human beings I have encountered significant emotional tragedies in my life, and hope that my books can make a difference in the lives of professionals as well as those who also suffer the difficulties of navigating through difficult times and emotional illnesses.
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Julie A. Fast
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JULIE A. FAST is a bestselling international author, researcher, educator and sought after expert in the mental health field. She is regarded as a brain disorder pioneer for her groundbreaking, comprehensive approach to treating bipolar disorder, unipolar depression, anxiety, psychosis and schizoaffective disorder using both mainstream and her personal management strategies.
Her international bestselling books include:
- Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner
- Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A Four Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability
- Getting it Done When You're Depressed: 50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track
Julie is a family and partner coach for those who love someone with bipolar disorder or other mental health concerns (www.JulieFast.com), writes a column for BP Magazine (www.BPHope.com), blogs for Psychology Today and has a popular blog and parent and partner newsletter at (www.BipolarHappens.com/bhBlog).
Julie runs The Stable Table group for parents and caregivers of loved ones with bipolar on Facebook and The Stable Bed for partners.
Julie also trains pharmacists, psychiatric residents, social workers, alternative health care practitioners, general physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists and many more health care professionals on the topics of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, depression and psychosis management.
Julie was the original consultant for Claire Danes and her TV series Homeland on Showtime.
Julie speaks regularly on the topic of cannabis marijuana and how it interacts with bipolar disorder. She created The Bipolar Significant Seven list that identifies seven substances that can affect the bipolar brain. She also researches the role a ketogenic metabolic therapy diet can plan in bipolar and psychotic disorder management.
Website: www.JulieFast.com
Julie is on Instagram @JulieFast
Julie's books have sold over 500,000 copies.
Julie's Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Julie was diagnosed with rapid cycling bipolar disorder II in 1995 at the age of thirty-one, after she had unknowingly lived with the disorder for over fourteen challenging and chaotic years. In 1998, three years after the diagnosis and twenty-three medications later, she found herself at a life-or-death crossroads: The medications were not enough and the quality of her life had spiraled downward with unhealthy relationships, work problems, weight gain, a loss of dreams and money issues as a result. This experience became the inspiration behind the treatment plan found in all of her books.
If diagnosed today, Julie would receive a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis as she also lives with a psychotic disorder.
A Note from Julie:
Do you care about someone with a brain health disorder?
Do you have brain health disorder symptoms?
I want to let you know it's going to be ok.
I live with my symptoms daily. The anxiety is rough. The mania is enticing. The depression is dangerous and the psychosis is always a challenge... But I survive and you can too. I want to encourage you to keep going until you find your path.
There is hope.
Julie
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joann Serrano

That there is something like this to truly help those with bipolar disorder, very encouraging.

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024

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Excellent book, so very informing and helpful, for those who have bipolar disorder and for those living with someone with bipolar disorder. Best book on this subject that I have read so far and I have read quite a few.

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Lisa Ann Kelder

Great resource for people with Bipolar disorder AND their family and friends

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015

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I’ve really enjoyed this book. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 20 years ago, but I was never given enough resources to help really deal with it. I “researched” the illness on line and thought I knew a lot about it. This book proved me wrong by showing me how much I didn’t know. This is easy to read and I read it in 2 days (I do love to read, so if it’s a good book this is normal for me). I liked how it broke things down into easy to understand categories. Like the fact there’s more to the illness than just mania and depression. There’s anxiety, irritability, over stimulation, etc. For someone looking to not only understand the illness, but to find ways of coping that weren’t just meds, this book was an eye opener.
Yes, this book does cover information on medications. Having been on several that have been ineffective, I actually found this section eye opening as well. I always thought meds just didn’t work, but this book talks about the different types of medication and explains how each type works differently and why it can be difficult to find the right ones.
This book also covers other options and therapies for bipolar disorder (like acupuncture, which is part of my treatment regimen). I like how this book incorporates all different types of treatment. I fully agree with the entire body/mind/lifestyle needing to be treated and not just one part of it.
It wasn’t long before I started underlining passages in the book and making notes in the margins. There was a lot of useful information in every chapter, not just for me, but for my family and friends. Several of my notes were to my family and friends who are now reading the book. A way for me to point out to them “this is me. ..This is how I feel.” In fact, as my mother was reading it we were discussing work and she said “That’s a bipolar conversation!”
I originally got this book as a eBook for me and then bought the paper copy for my family and friends to share (and to use for printing the work pages). The eBook was perfectly readable and I like having this book on hand at all times, but there are uses for the paper copy (such as sharing with your support team). And highlighting and making notes in an eBook are possible, but slightly more cumbersome for me personally.
I would highly recommend this book to people as a resource for finding a way to manage Bipolar Disorder in their lives.

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MegHendersonWade

Baby, I was Born this way!!! From "Confessions of a Southern Baby Boomer" by Meg Henderson Wade

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018

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I am really am learning a lot from Julie Fast and John Preston's book. "Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder". I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. It certainly didn't come as a surprise. In fact, it made sense to me. I have always had a very intense personality. I loved deeply and cried intensely. I was always at one extreme or another. My grandmother, mother and many cousins had mental illness challenges. This book allows me to understand myself better. It puts my distorted thinking into a more clear way of looking at my world. I am feeling so much better about myself as I read each chapter. I finally have a plan to follow to help myself heal. Almost everything that is typical of a person with bipolar, I have lived through--financial problems, drug addiction and at 58 I have never had a job more than five years. Thank you for this very helpful and easy to understand and implement the positive ideas in this book. My award-winning "Confessions of a Southern Baby Boomer" details some of my wild experiences!!! Thanks again and Bless Your Heart, Meg Henderson Wade

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Complete the Workbook before giving it to family and friends

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021

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I was diagnosed with Bipolar II and found this book while doing some research on my treatment options. The book does a great job of explaining bipolar disorder in simple terms. Honestly, a lot of the stuff in the book can be found online but this is a nice concise book that would be good for family and friends. On the internet, there’s always the chance they could stumble onto junk science or something that is just completely false. With this book, you know they are getting the right information and they are learning more about you. I recommend completing the fill in the blanks and other workbook exercises before giving it to your loved one. It will make for a well-rounded understanding.

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D, MC

Read it today ! Gain Control and Get Insight, Figure out Triggers

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019

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An insightful help guide, I've read it 3 times in the last week, Highlighted areas that were right on point for what I needed more clarification on. I ordered it and sent to 3 other family members. It's a understandable good guide, more than a book. I wish i had thought about a getting a book like this 10 years ago, you don't think about a relapse until it hits you in the face,, how to try and figure out why and how to help your family member all over again. Don't risk losing what you can protect by getting more knowledgeable on BP, it's management, and what Triggers you many never have thought of that can spin things out of control for yourself or your loved one.
Details no how to recognize when someone is on the brink of a episode that could land them back in the hospital.
We recently went thru a med change with a family member that was more involved than we expected and midpoint required hospitalization for closer level watch,, YOU now have better resource with this book to ask and be a better advocate for your loved one or yourself while living with BP.

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BostonDelia

This Book Helped Change My Life

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020

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When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder/manic depression my only knowledge about the illness was mania and depression. This book helped me make sense of the other aspects of the illness including over-sensitivity to the environment (being overwhelmed), delusion, paranoia, hallucinations and so much more. It gave me a perspective on the importance of both meds and therapy - and how it can take a long time to get the right combination. Most importantly, it gave me strategies for managing bipolar as a chronic illness including - recognizing my triggers, avoiding behaviors, places, or people that lead to episodes, and recognizing the language I used when I'm depressed. I am so grateful to Julie Fast. I gave copies to my family because they also had no idea what the illness really is. I've just written a memoir, coming out in May 2020 - Out of the Crazywoods. I hope it is also useful to people who are living with BP/MDI.

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ann

A very practical approach to managing bipolar

Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2016

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This is easily one of the best books I've read about Bipolar. Julie Fast provides the unique perspective of a person living with and successfully managing BP. She is a renowned expert on mental health, the author of numerous books. Her website is excellent. It is very useful for people living with BP, their loved ones and health care professionals.
I have implemented her practical plan and it works wonderfully for me in the day to management of my illnesses.
I can't recommend this book highly enough & I'm
In the process of reading her other books.

Luckystar Nine

My thanks goes to this author.

Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2015

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This is such a valuable workbook! It has helped me and my family in so many ways and gives a format to set up a comprehensive plan for helping those who have bipolar and those who love them. Thanks to the author from my heart.

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sarah filip

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2015

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Very informative,,helping me come to terms with bi polar,,,hoping my wife will read and understand that it's an illness and out of my control,,however with some of the suggestions in this book it could quite possibly be managed better

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MARIA LOUISE THOMAS

A must read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2016

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Have only just started reading this but I know it's going to be a huge help to me. Very easy to read and written by someone with Bi-polar.

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Angela

Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones

Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2014

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I would recommend this book for anyone with bipolar.
This is a great book to educate your family about bipolar disorder.

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