Quote From: faith__Here are a few resources that may be helpful.
www.bipolar.com
www.dbsalliance.org
www.nami.org
www.psycheducation.org
www.nimh.nih.gov
Burns, D.D. (1980) Feeling Good (ISBN 0-380-73176-2)
Fawcet, J., Golden, B. & Rosenfeld, N. (2000) New Hope for People With Bipolar Disorder. (ISBN 0-7615-3008-8)
Jamison, K., (1995). An Unquiet Mind. (ISBN 0-679-76330-9)
Mcquaid, J.R. & Carmona, P.E. (2004). Peaceful Mind. (ISBN 1-57224-366-X)
Miklowitz, D.J. (2002). The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide. (ISBN 1-57230-525-8)
One key component of my recovery was to educate myself as much as possible regarding the disorder. I "googled" everything I could; especially when I started to try several medications. With knowledge there is indeed power.
The other component was to be persistent with my doctor regarding my care. I shared all my concerns, questions and any side effects that I was experiencing. Your doc ONLY knows what you share with him/her. Find a psychiatrist that you feel confident and comfortable with. And remember that often med therapy along with talk therapy is important. Also it's important to take care of you "whole" being. Eat well, exercise, take vitamins and try to have some laughter in your day (that last one may be hard...but keep trying) :o)
