Seven years ago, John McManamy was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Through his successful Web site and newsletter, he has turned his struggles into a lifelong dedication to helping others battling depression and bipolar disorder reclaim their lives. InLiving Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, he brilliantly blends the knowledge of leading expert authorities with the experiences of his fellow patients, as well as his own, and offers extensive information on:Diagnosing the problemAssociated illnesses and symptomsTreatments, lifestyle, and copingThe effects of depression and bipolar disorder on relationships and sexWith a compassionate and eloquent voice, McManamy describes his belief that depression is a wide spectrum that reaches from occasional bouts of depression to full-fledged bipolar disorder. The first book to help patients recognize this diversity of the disorder,Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorderwill help sufferers begin to reclaim their lives.words : 111266