<p> 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. In <i>Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder</i>, 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: </p> <ul> <li>Diagnosing the problem</li> <li>Associated illnesses and symptoms</li> <li>Treatments, lifestyle, and coping</li> <li>The effects of depression and bipolar disorder on relationships and sex</li> </ul> <p> With 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, <i>Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder</i> will help sufferers begin to reclaim their lives. </p>