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shutterbug · 05-05-2007, 01:43 AM

HopeOct31,

The best informational resource I can suggest is a book called "A Brilliant Madness" by actress Patty Duke. The chapters alternate btwn her personal writings of her life affected by alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder and the chapters inbtwn are written by a clinical psychologist who's helps add awsome information to Patty Duke's story.

It was the first bipolar book I read 3 years ago and I still think about how much it helped me understand my illness. Most major books stores carry it and if not they will order it in for you. It's only $7 or $8 and well worth it in my opinion.

Hugs and best wishes,
Jenna

05-05-2007, 01:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	HopeOct31, The best informational resource I can suggest is a book called "A Brilliant Madness" by actress Patty Duke. The chapters alternate btwn her personal writings of her life affected by alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder and the chapters inbtwn are written by a clinical psychologist who's helps add awsome information to Patty Duke's story. It was the first bipolar book I read 3 years ago and I still think about how much it helped me understand my illness. Most major books stores carry it and if not they will order it in for you. It's only $7 or $8 and well worth it in my opinion. Hugs and best wishes, Jenna __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).