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I got bogged down a couple of times with details that I could not relate to but this book really helped me see my daughter's issues through a new set of eyes, eyes of someone who truly experiences this same illness. The book was interesting and revealing.
Her most important point for me, is to make sure you have the network in place to confront you and get you treatment when the symptoms take over your life. Excellent biography. It talks about the development of bipolar symptoms throughout a life and one woman's efforts to deal with/control it.
The writter is an expert in the subject. This book explains from a patient point of view the Bipolar Disorder. This patient is the one thtCongress goes to when thay need information about this disorder.
Colloquial in style, I highly recommend this especially to those struggling with bipolar disorder or to family members of those with bipolar or manic-depressive disorder. Jamison's clinical background gives weight to her observations of her own behavior, often giving both sides (formal and informal) to the thoughts swirling in her mind. "An Unquiet Mind" was recommended to me by a family member to give me some insight into the mind of someone struggling with bipolar disorder. It is not a clinical analysis, but instead the story of someone with the illness and the effect, both positive and negative, that it had on her life.
bipolar is a creative cycle of fullness and emptyness, receiving and giving of creative energy.thumbs down for such a narrow and traditional approach to bipolar. the bipolar illness wasnt looked at for what it give you, in the way of great creativity. an unquiet mind seemed to have been writing by a very quiet and dull mind, no real feeling of emotion, and it seemed to end up being a very strong plug for the drug lithium. no real alternatives explored, no other drug offered for consideration.
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