Win the Battle, The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bipolar Disorder

by Bob Olson

Excellent Book

140 pages, Hardcover

First published January 25, 1999

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this to read and then pass on to members of my family so that they could better understand the Polar Bear I live with. Think it helped.

[Gayle Mangis · Rating 2 out of 5]

As the mother of a bipolar daughter, I found "Win the Battle, The 3-step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bipolar Disorder" a rather simplistic and repetitive book with little information about the mental disorder at all. However, I suppose it might be encouraging to a person in the middle of a depressive or manic episode--a time when simplicity is the best medicine. Chapter 8,"Melissa's Message to Those Who Love and Support You," is an excellent starting place for family and friends who aren't convinced of the validity of the bipolar patient's inability to manage their own behavior. It's admonishment to become educated in order to support is paramount. Chapters 9 and 10 on "Labels" & "Masks" respectively, also provide needed perspective to the bipolar support person.

It is a quick read, though, and the three chapters listed made it worth the hour I invested in it.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bob Olson is not a terrific writer, but he's a terrific inspirer. If you care about someone who has bipolar disorder (or if you have it yourself), you will undoubtedly draw inspiration from Bob's against-the-odds story. I know I did.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great message to keep trying and not give up until you find a solution. Also good for understanding what someone with depression is suffering Nothing "alternative" or about natural remedies in this one just encouragement to keep trying new medications until you find what works.