A diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be scary... but it also opens up an opportunity for growth and stability. Ready to find the answers? Around one in every 100 people is diagnosed with bipolar disorder at some point in their lives… but if you’re one of them, it probably feels more isolating than that.

Despite the rising awareness of mental health challenges, it’s a condition still shrouded in misunderstanding, and while you’re caught up in the extreme highs and lows it presents, it’s difficult to understand it yourself, let alone help anyone else to understand it. A diagnosis can bring a sense of relief—an explanation to help you finally make sense of what’s been happening with you… but it can also be scary.

Mariah Carey, who’s spoken outwardly about her experience with bipolar disorder, said that she “didn’t want to believe” it when she was given her diagnosis… and perhaps that’s a feeling you can relate to. It can make you feel terribly alone, especially when you don’t understand all the nuances of bipolar disorder or how to manage it well… But this is where your diagnosis is a blessing. Now that you know you have it, you can dive beneath the hood and implement techniques that you didn’t know to try before now. But when there’s so much to know, where do you start? Right here. Written by an author whose diagnosis marked a positive turning point, this empathetic and holistic approach to understanding and managing bipolar disorder will show you exactly what you need to know.

Whether you’re living with the condition yourself or you’re caring for someone who is, your journey toward understanding starts here. You might think a diagnosis is the end of your journey… It all makes sense now, after all. But this is just the start of your path—because with a deeper understanding and a wealth of strategies you can turn to at any time, you can completely transform your daily experience.