Why Am I Still Depressed? Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorder
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Why Am I Still Depressed? Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorder
Jim Phelps
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Tried everything but still not feeling better?

If your depression keeps coming back or is even getting worse, then you may be suffering from bipolar II or “soft” bipolar disorder. Commonly misdiagnosed, these mood disorders are characterized by recurring bouts of depression along with anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep problems, or intrusive thoughts.

Why Am I Still Depressed? shows you how to identify if you have a nonmanic form of bipolar disorder and how to work with your doctor to safely and effectively treat it.

Author James R. Phelps, M.D., gives you the latest tools and knowledge so you can:

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Finally a book for me and my family!.......2007-08-24

I read this book at the suggestion of my doctor, who is a genius with bipolar 2. It addressed many of my concerns, misconceptions, and questions in a very reader-friendly way. It's a relatively easy read, considering the subject matter. Dr. Phelps has written in a comprehensive way about this often misunderstood subject, and he managed to make me laugh along the way. After my husband read it, he said he had a much better understanding of the way bipolar 2 works. Don't let the word "bipolar" scare you! I was misdiagnosed for most of my life because I never had "highs." Please read this book if you are not sure you have been diagnosed correctly or if your treatment is not working for you. I hope you will find it as helpful as I have.

5 out of 5 stars Worth it.......2007-07-21

This was the first book my psych recommended when we first began toying around with the idea of Bipolar II vs. Major Depressive Disorder. It is an amazing book, especially for those people who just can't seem to shake their depression. Not every person who has treatment-resistant depression is bipolar, but this book helps delve into the topic. I have over 20 books about Bipolar II, and this is in my top 5.

3 out of 5 stars Important read if you've been unsuccessfully treated for depression..........2007-07-20

My doctor suggested this book as good reading to familiarize myself with the various treatments for depression. Perhaps his recommendation was off, but clearly, this book IS about bipolar disorders. While I didn't gain much for myself, it did open my eyes about someone close to me and why various treatments have failed to improve that situation.

Phelps is very good with helping the layreader understand neuro/psyche disorders that are classified as depression and/or bipolar disorder. He gets a little 'out there' as far as splitting hairs; I concluded that most of the population, according to Phelps, must have some degree of mood disorder. But, I DO strongly recommend this book for anyone who has been diagnosed with depression but failed to respond to the many good medications developed to treat common depression. Phelps also offers a very good explanation as to why some anti-depressants have caused suicidal thoughts/actions in some. Very likely, they have bipoar disorder and the type of chemical support provided by this class of drug was just wrong.

If you've struggled with "depression" and its related treatments, trust your doctor and can take the time to read this book, you might find you don't really have depression, after all. Bipolar disorder and it's cousins are more common in society than we know. There are excellent drug and cognitive therapies available to help people who haven't been able to find the light at the end of their tunnel. Possible a different diagnosis will help them.

1 out of 5 stars Nothing New In Spite of Title.......2007-06-12

If you're already diagnosed bipolar 2, you're better off getting The Bipolar Workbook or a better basic bipolar book than this. So much of it is directed at people who don't even know if they have bipolar 2 or soft bipolar disorder, it was a total waste of my money because I KNOW I have bipolar 2. The section on treatments doesn't cover some of the best medications I have experienced, gives the same old "walk" exercise advice, and has many chapters based on ruling out bipolar altogether. I think the author just wanted to say he wrote something new, when this is really a long-winded rehash on what we already know if we are already diagnosed correctly. I was terribly disappointed as I thought there would be some helpful, new information on treatments just for us with bipolar 2 that is different from bipolar 1. Boring.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2007-06-09

I've suffered with anxiety and depression for many years, only to discover recently (through an astute doc) that I'm BP II. I decided to buy this book to further my understanding and I felt like I was reading my lifestory! It's an excellent read.
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This book is a guide map, a tool developed to open your eyes to what is necessary to open and run your own, successful practice.

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5 out of 5 stars Worth every penny and much more!.......2007-04-02

As a physician considering offering PT services,I found this book excellent. Everything from ICD-9 to CPT crosswalks, to negotiating with managed care, to courting a referring doctor is covered here. Good general primer on running any type of healthcare practice.

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5 out of 5 stars Great book!.......2007-01-22

I have thoroughly enjoyed and read this wonderful masterpiece of a how-to-book! A great buy for anyone interested in starting and managing their own physical therapy practice.
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    From the Reviews of the First Edition "A well written, extremely readable addition to the literature on ADHD." —Journal of Clinical Psychology "Goldstein and Goldstein's volume should be on every practitioner's bookcase as a solid and comprehensive guide…" —Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology A proven approach to the diagnosis and management of one of the most challenging childhood disorders ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder among children and adolescents. It is also one of the most difficult to manage. In this updated and expanded Second Edition of their critically acclaimed practitioner's guide, Drs. Sam Goldstein and Michael Goldstein describe a proven multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of childhood ADHD, developed at the prestigious Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City. A valuable working resource for practitioners who manage children with ADHD, Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity in Children, Second Edition features:
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      4 out of 5 stars Disaster insurance rate determination (guessing or otherwise).......2005-08-11

      An excellent survey of disaster insurance premium estimation. The volume is written by a variety of contributors, but they follow an outline predetermined by the editors. The material starts with an introduction to natural disasters (hurricanes and earthquakes), then reviews the primary 'technique' recommended by the authors: using GIS databases and sophisticated computer models to predict disaster costs (disaster models). Unfortunately, the details of running these models are hard to communicate without giving the reader access to an interface of a sample model.

      Despite this difficulty, there is an excellent chapter detailing the legal battles between the insurance industry and consumer advocates. The battle was fought after the Northridge, CA earthquake, and the GIS data and disaster models were the heavy artillery employed by the insurance brokers. The authors review difficult issues regarding 'fair premium price' determination for regulated retail insurance policies. The purchasers of disaster insurance tend to see the brokers collecting risk-free profits. The brokers counter that the Northridge earthquake insurance payouts exceed all the premiums paid in California for over 20 years. Elsewhere the authors mention hurricane Andrew insurance payouts exceeded all insurance payments ever collected in Florida.

      The final chapter covers 'terrorism insurance', and represents an excellent survey of issues facing the insurance industry after September 11. One of the interesting issues raised in the mismatch between industry assessment of 'fair premium' and public assumptions that a 9/11 type disaster could not happen, again. At least this is what sale of terrorism insurance demonstrates.

      The book will probably suggest more questions than it answers. In particular, the chapter on terrorism raises interesting issues about 'governmental' coverage versus 'private' coverage. At a certain level, victims of terrorism can expect taxpayers to 'aid' those suffering from the disaster. 'Aid' is another term for insurance, but 'coverage' is universal and payments hidden in various taxes. Coming up with fair 'retail terrorism insurance premiums' seems beyond the capabilities of the US insurance system. The problems are structural and won't go away any time soon.

      5 out of 5 stars Catastrophe Modeling: A New Approach to Managing Risk .......2005-07-24

      Excellent choice to educate user community -- topic well presented to lead "those less comfortable with statistics" through the Catastrophe Risk modeling history and process

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2005-04-03

      This book covers so many great topics that it is impossible to go into all of them in an amazon review. Suffice to say, for anyone in the reinsurance business, or anyone interested in risk management in general, this is simply a terrific book. The subject matter is dense, but the writing is lucid and engaging. Nicely done!
      Managing Oral Healthcare Delivery: A Resource for the Dental professional (Health & Life Science)
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        Managing Oral Healthcare Delivery: A Resource for the Dental professional (Health & Life Science)
        Catherine L. Ganssle
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        The Heartmath Approach to Managing Hypertension: The Proven, Natural Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure (Heartmath)
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        The Heartmath Approach to Managing Hypertension: The Proven, Natural Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure (Heartmath)
        Bruce C., M.D. Wilson , and Doc Childre
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        High blood pressure is a national epidemic. It's a silent killer, a dangerous condition that affects one in four Americans, most of whom have no idea they are at risk for higher rates of heart disease, stroke, and other life-threatening problems. Conventional treatments for hypertension involve drugs, and these can have considerable side effects and may not be ultimately succeed in getting those numbers down. Fortunately there are many things that people with hypertension can do to reverse the condition and improve their health. The researchers at the renowned HeartMath Institute have researched techniques for managing stress and hypertension for more than fifteen years. Now, at last, their highly effective techniques for regulating blood pressure safely and effectively are available to readers in this simple and easy-to use format. Using a series of unique techniques like the Freeze Frame and the Heart Lock-In, this book allows you to literally regulate your blood pressure at the source—the heart level—and reduce the stress that causes your high blood pressure. In as little as ninety days, you can "reset" your baroreceptive systems and lower blood pressure levels. The approach is drug-free safe, effective, and clinically validated.

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        5 out of 5 stars Key to the Heart.......2007-06-09

        ...written in an understandable and interesting style, this book explains breathwork in a modern way with modern research. I was recommended the HeartMath technique by my dentist to reduce my parasympathetic response so my major dentalwork would heal better. HeartMath techniques effect the whole body and offer those who suffer from staying in their "flight or fight" nervous system a way to easily access their "feed and breed" one more often.

        5 out of 5 stars small book - BIG info.......2007-02-08

        Who would have guessed that an author, in such a small book, could write as much about how your body works and provide the inspiration to make a live change - Dr. Bruce Wilson did it!! I bought 12 books to pass on to people I care about!!

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