Join author Carolyn Lantzy in Unbridled Gifts: Bipolar Disorder-A Family Affair and discover the symptoms of this disorder and you will see/learn/discover how other mental disorders can mimic the onset of this insidious disease. This glimpse into these illnesses provides valuable information of how to cope with your own mental illness while dealing with your child's special needs. It is sprinkled with professional advice from those who support your plight.

This book is to give you support and confirm that you are not alone. Carolyn offers specific examples from professionals to educate you, support what you are going through, and helping validate your experience. You will also learn the symptoms of the following disorders commonly found in connection with Bipolar Disorder.

- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

- Depression

- Hypomania

- Oppositional Defiant Disorder

By utilizing definitions, professional advice, and real life examples, Carolyn Lantzy has provided a useful book for understanding mental illness in both adults and children. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or therapist, this book provides a message that there is hope out there and asserts you are not alone in this plight. You will walk away with knowledge of illnesses, what works and does not work, and a variety of resources to help you along the way. Validation of what you are going through can begin the healing your family needs in working with your Unbridled Gifts.