Soft Bipolar: Vivid Thoughts, Mood Shifts and Swings, Depression, and Anxiety of the Mild Mood Disorders Affecting Millions

By Charles K. Bunch

Book Overview

Soft Bipolar: Vivid Thoughts, Mood Shifts and Swings, Depression, and Anxiety of the Mild Mood Disorders Affecting Millions of Americans. Cutting-edge help and information is now available on the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595348246
• ISBN13: 9780595348244
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Iuniverse Inc
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.3" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book

This book is one of the best i have read on the subject, i have even shared it with friends. It is very helpful and knowledgable. It is in easy to understand terms and suggestions.

helpful in understanding bipolar II

This book made it easy to understand the so called soft, or lesser forms of bipolar, and how important it is to get treatment. I found it informative.

SOMEONE WHO CLEARLY KNOWS AND CARES

What I liked about this book is that the author is really an expert about soft bipolar. I've been suffering for more than 20 years and STILL have not been properly diagnosed, though I've seen many psychiatrists. I'm sure I'm suffering a form of soft bipolar, but this seems to be a problem most psychiatrists can't even label, much less help. They will throw all kinds of medicine at it though -- and just hope something sticks. I am glad to see someone pay attention to the various types of soft bipolar and pull all kinds of valuable information together in one book. My one caveat: all people like me want is HELP. The part about finding a good doctor or therapist -- which is, in a nutshell, call around and ask a bunch of questions about their experience and background -- is really too much to ask from someone suffering from this disorder. It's hard to get organized; it's hard to speak up for yourself; it's hard to get to get to a doctor's appointment at all in the best of times! I honestly can't imagine any psychiatrist I've ever seen answering all these questions for someone who wasn't already a patient. I would go anywhere and pay anything to see a doctor who had this much knowledge and empathy -- there aren't many out there. You deserve much more than 5 stars for that, Dr. Bunch.

Sorry, making changes.

Kimberly, yes, you are absolutely correct about some typos and grammar problems. The book was edited and then, unfortunately, an older version went to print. If anyone has an old confusing copy, I would be glad to email soon the revision as an ebook. My web address is in the book. Overall, I am eager to get the book's ideas out on recognizing various forms of Soft Bipolar, and give validation to those suffering after even seeing counselors and psychiatrists who doubt the disorder. I have had many people call locally and around the country and leave the message that this was the first book where they found a case example that really fit for them. And, the information in the book was greatly influenced by the genius and pioneer of critical bipolar information: Hagop Akiskal, MD. Thank you for your comment. Dr. Bunch

Hits the nail on the head!!! Great insights-must read for patients and their friends/relatives!!

I have worked in an inpatient Psychiatric/Behavioral Health unit for many years. Dr. Bunch really nails down what the problems are. His book presents new information for even a seasoned professional, yet the book is an easy read and simple enough to understand for anyone. Whether you yourself are suffering from bipolar or related to/friends with/in a relationship with someone with one of these disorders (i.e. everyone knows someone....whether they know it or not!)this is a MUST READ! You will gain a deeper understanding of the problems and issues people face, giving you a deeper ability to cope with or understand.Suffice it to say, I recommend this book.