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Deal with bipolar & co-morbid conditions.(in-progress guide)
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Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications (Essential Psychopharmacology Series)Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications (Essential Psychopharmacology Series) by Stephen M. Stahl M.D. Ph. D.
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A great guide to understanding the molecular science of mental illness. Easy to follow with great little pictures.
Prozac and the New Antidepressants (Revised Edition): What You Need Know abt Prozac Zoloft Paxil Luvox Wellbutrin Effexor Serzone VestProzac and the New Antidepressants (Revised Edition): What You Need Know abt Prozac Zoloft Paxil Luvox Wellbutrin Effexor Serzone Vest by William S. Appleton
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A must. This really helps you distinguish between the different antidepressants. Understand why you get certain side-effects on one drug but not another.
Drug Information Handbook for PsychiatryDrug Information Handbook for Psychiatry by Matthew A. Fuller
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All the drug details you've ever wanted, in one indispensable guide to psychiatric medications. A truly accurate and essential reference tool.
Psychotropic DrugsPsychotropic Drugs by Norman L. Keltner
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A great book covering different mental illnesses and their treatments.
Unholy Ghost: Writers on DepressionUnholy Ghost: Writers on Depression by Nell Casey
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An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and MadnessAn Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison
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The Angry Heart: Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders : An Interactive Self-Help GuideThe Angry Heart: Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders : An Interactive Self-Help Guide by Ph.D. Joseph Santoro
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I Hate You, Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline PersonalityI Hate You, Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality by Jerold J. Kreisman
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Richard Simmons - Disco SweatRichard Simmons - Disco Sweat
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Work off thoes extra pounds in a fun manner, totally 80's style. Just the workout outfits are a mood booster.
The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of MadnessThe Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness by Lori Schiller
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Quite an inspiring book about a schizophrenic girl- I think most will identify with some part of this book,whatever your diagnosis. Highly reccomended.
Hold Your Head Up High (Overcoming common problems)Hold Your Head Up High (Overcoming common problems) by Paul A. Hauck
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Mental illness can makes you vulnerable to other people if you haven't developed suitable coping mechanisms.This book gives you a look at dealing with boundry setting.
The Bell Jar: A Novel (Perennial Classics)The Bell Jar: A Novel (Perennial Classics) by Sylvia Plath
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Veronika Decides to DieVeronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
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Way to Blue: An Introduction to Nick DrakeWay to Blue: An Introduction to Nick Drake by Nick Drake
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Sometimes you just need to 'ride out' the depressive phases. So brood with the best moody artists. Nick Drake is the ULTIMATE!
Good Will Hunting: Music From The Miramax Motion PictureGood Will Hunting: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture by Elliott Smith
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Elliot Smith's tracks are the sole reason for buying this CD.
Fevers and MirrorsFevers and Mirrors by Bright Eyes
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Angst, emotional pain and suffering. Sometimes mirrors the state of the mind.
My Sister's KeeperMy Sister's Keeper
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As Good As It GetsAs Good As It Gets
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Requiem for a Dream (Director's Cut)Requiem for a Dream (Director's Cut)
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A harrowing movie to either scare you off drug abuse forever or shake you into confronting your own drug addictions/problems.
28 Days (Special Edition)28 Days (Special Edition)
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Suicide and Attempted SuicideSuicide and Attempted Suicide by Geo Stone
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As I poured over the 'methods' in this book, I realized just how scary/unpredictable suicide attempts can be. This book made me rule out the option of suicide- perhaps inadvertently.
GiaGia
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The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to KnowThe Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know by David J. Miklowitz
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Even if you are fully educated about bipolar, this book provides something more. Coping mechanisms, job issues and other practical advice. Very helpful.
The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic DisorderThe Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Katharine A. Phillips M.D.
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This is a must for anyone who sees someone grotesque and horrifying in the mirror even when others clearly cannot see what distrubs you so much and why it cripples you so. Know that you are not alone.