This book has everything you need to get started today. You don't need to wait any longer! On the surface, you see a teenager dealing with significant and extreme high and low moods. But look closer, and you'll notice signs of bipolar disorder. Most often, it may seem like those mood swings are taking over, spinning out of control, as if they have a mind of their own. One moment, you are on a soaring, divine manic/hypomanic high, and not long after, you are dealing with rock-bottom episodes of significant depression or a mix of both states all at once. Indeed, all these overwhelming emotions can be difficult for a young, developing mind. You will discover:

What a bipolar diagnosis really means and what is happening inside the brain on a biological level

What your treatment options are, and when temporary in-patient care is the best course of action

How to calm the emotional storm so that you can feel more peace and less pain

Practical ways to manage your thoughts and feelings so that you are in control of them

The common bipolar triggers and what to do to avoid them

How to manage a bipolar episode so that everyone comes out the other end with minimum damage Bipolar is an incredibly tricky disorder to diagnose, but early detection can help you and your family avoid so much pain and heartache. With the right treatment approach and a team effort, the insidious effects of this condition can be eased and managed... and you and your loved ones can start living more peacefully and harmoniously.

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