Such a nice review….
…of the third edition of my book Depression, the Mood Disease. Read it here. Among other nice things, the reviewer (Kevin M. Purday, Principal of the Shanghai Rego International School) writes “Comprehensiveness is allied to readability to make this both a useful and a reader-friendly guide,” and “This is a highly comprehensive account and is to be recommended to sufferers and professionals in the mental health field.”
Thank you, Professor Purday!
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Dear Dr. Mondimore, (January 30, 2010)
Your book on Bipolar Disorder (recommended to me by DR MODE OF ARLINGTON VA) is the best I have ever read; by far the most detailed, with supporting studies cited and practical suggestions. I have the 2006 2nd Edition, and am still mining it for info and ideas. I HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER WRITING A NEW EDITION.
I wonder if you still feel the same about ECT? To sum up–that it is a good avenue, effective, and certainly not a last resort. I have had trouble finding doctors who perform this procedure. Also, can you direct me to reliable sources and practitioners of TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION? You noted that it is promising, and easier to do than ECT. I realize you probably can’t name names, but wanted to ask.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992, at age 42, when I had a manic episode. I was also addicted to xanax and alcohol. Happily I’m sober and off addictive meds. I haven’t had a full blown manic episode since, though I’ve had inklings of it’s onset. I didn’t see anything in your book about ADULT ONSET bipolar. By far my major ongoing symptom is depression, not uncommon as you note.
I recently learned of two natural supplements claimed to be helpful in the treatment of the disorder. I realize naturopathic recommendations re this disorder are unproven thus far. Certainly I know meds are the gold standard, and I will stay on them. However, I wondered if you knew of these supplements and about the veracity of their effectiveness: INOSITOL and EMPower Plus. The source of this info is Scott Shannon, MD. He has other suggestions as well, presented in a recent lecture.
Not to worry–I would never go off my meds–but I’m always interested in new findings (with that grain of salt).
I would also like to mention SEVERAL BOOKS of a more philosophical nature recommended in Wes Burgess’ book on the disorder (a book not of the depth and detail as yours, but an easy read for me when I was with Churchhill’s black dog. The books include Krishnamurti’s Commentaries on Living and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (there were others). It’s about acceptance and WHAT IS IS (hackneyed phrase but says it). This reading has helped me. Burgess also recommends Wittgenstein’s Zettel, which I haven’t started yet. Burgess mentions “objective positivism,” something I plan to research. These books remind me to be aware of and commit to not being so driven by my emotions, to let go of the circular thoughts and negativism (admittedly I’m not always successful). To stand outside myself and my disorder and “SEE” my symptoms for what they are–expressions of the disorder–not my total self.
Dr. Mode thinks very highly of you, and I miss him. (I moved to Alpine, WY).
Thank you for your work. I look forward to more books from you.
Sincerely, Barb Loder Alpine, Wyoming