Troy Steven - Breaking Bipolar

PRAISE FOR Troy Stevens

BREAKING BIPOLAR

Breaking Bipolar by Troy Steven is a no-holds-barred view of bipolar disorder. Steven offers riveting first-hand descriptions of his own episodes and those of people he interviewed. Steven provides an aggressive action plan to manage Ones symptoms and life in general, covering everything from creating a balanced medical protocol to selecting compatible psychiatrists. This refreshing book is a boon to persons with bipolar disorder, professionals in the field, and interested friends and family members.

Ellen Bowers, PhD

This book is a must read for anyone struggling with bipolar illness. It is also an excellent resource for healthcare providers to use as a structural template to help patients organize their care. Concise, well organized and interesting enough to keep you reading.

Scott Meithke, MD

I will tell you what is most appreciable, at least in my opinion, about the book, Breaking Bipolar. It in no uncertain terms addresses the subject of the true nature of bipolar medication. This is perhaps the most pressing subject regarding the treatment and management of bipolar disorder. Patients, their family members, friends and even the doctors are rarely found to be completely satisfied with prescribed medication. This results in a lot of pain to everyone. This is an excellent resource for patients and caregivers.

S.K. Ditka

Breaking Bipolar is exactly what a person who lives with bipolar disorder needs! As a therapist, I see how this disorder wreaks havoc on a person's entire life. Bipolar Disorder is an "emotional cancer"once someone knows they are in an episode it is often too late to stop the damage. That's why having a well thought out plan can help tremendously in identifying and preventing an oncoming episode. It will be the first book I recommend to my bipolar clients.

Nancy J. Kuhn

Having served as a mental health counselor/therapist for over 30 years, I find this self-help book to be dynamite. It contains all the elements I would ever suggest that such a book should contain. The author describes an episode in such detail you can sense you are thereauthentic and transparent. He gets to the core of why these episodes are seriousLIFE AND DEATH SERIOUS.

Dr. Gary J. Butler

Breaking Bipolar

Break The Hold Bipolar Disorder Has Over Your Life

Troy Steven

Battle Press

SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA

BREAKING BIPOLAR

Break The Hold Bipolar Disorder Has Over Your Life

Copyright 2020 by Troy Steven.

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Know this book was written to help, but is not an answer or complete solution. The information, ideas, and suggestions in this book are not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this book, you should consult your personal physician or mental health professional. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestions in this book.

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ISBN: 978-1-5136-5044-9 (softcover)

ISBN: 978-1-5136-6037-0 (hardcover)

ISBN: 978-1-5136-5026-5 (eBook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020904114.

Cover Art BY M. Aku RoDriguez.

First Edition

Dedication

This book is dedicated to the men and women throughout the ages who, despite being bipolar, carved their way to greatness.

I would like to also dedicate this book to my children Jennifer, Rachel, Jeremy, and Natalie, as well as my grandchildren Braelynn and Karmella, who are a constant source of inspiration.

Thanks

First and foremost, I must thank John, Ruth, Gary, Scott, and Jane who graciously agreed to be interviewed about their experiences and struggles with bipolar disorder. Their advice, stories and anecdotes are included throughout the pages of this book, illuminating the reality of being bipolar.

I would also like to express my gratitude to the many people who have seen me through the writing of this book by providing support, exploring ideas, offering constructive comments, and assisting in the editing and proofreading process.

Introduction

I WROTE THIS BOOK WITH the intent of helping those who are suffering from bipolar disorder, as well as to help myself. Bipolar disorder is a condition that cannot be ignored or underestimated. The implications are simply too serious: suicide or living a crippled, limited life, reckless or violent behavior, financial problems, personal and professional relationships undermined, loss of self-respect, and sometimes most tragically, giving up on your dreams.

The first step is accepting that you arent alone. Consider this list of many notable individuals who have survived and thrived with symptoms of bipolar disorder. Note that they are listed in alphabetical order because bipolar disorder doesnt discriminate based on gender, race, income or upbringing: Ludwig Van Beethoven; Russell Brand; Drew Carey; Jim Carrey; Dick Cavett; Winston Churchill; Kurt Cobain; Salvador Dali; Jean-Claude Van Damme; John Denver; Charles Dickens; DMX; Richard Dreyfuss; Patty Duke; Carrie Fisher; Larry Flynt; Harrison Ford; Vincent Van Gogh; Halsey; Ernest Hemingway; Kay Jamison; Billy Joel; Meriwether Lewis; Abraham Lincoln; Kristy McNichol; Marilyn Monroe; Isaac Newton; Florence Nightingale; Jane Pauley; Edgar Allan Poe; Theodore Roosevelt; Brooke Shields; Ben Stiller; Sting; Ted Turner; Mark Twain; Mike Wallace; Robin Williams; Owen Wilson; Virginia Woolf; and Catherine Zeta-Jones (Bhandari, 2020), (Bhatia, 2018), (Bailey, 2019).