Living with Depression and Manic-Depression
Madeleine Kelly developed manic depression in her final year of medicine. When finally diagnosed she set about learning as much as she could about her illness to help herself and others. This book is a funny, challenging and practical book to help sufferers and their families lead fulfilled lives.
Manic Depression and its more common cousin depression are painful patterns of exaggerated, mood and altered behaviour and thinking that can be devastating and fatal. However, as Madeleine Kelly shows sufferers can learn to rebuild their lives and prevent the disastrous consequences of future episodes. 'Life on a Roller-Coaster' shows how sufferers can take charge of depression and manic depression and live to the max!
Madeleine Kelly presents detailed, easy-to-understand medical information and with practical advice on recovering from crisis; getting the best and avoiding the worst of treatment; protecting your well-being, work, education, relationships and money; using your brakes to stood mood shifts before it's too late - and discover how to enjoy the ride!
