Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide What You and Your Family Need to Know

Name: Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide What You and Your Family Need to Know
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ISBN: 9781572305250

ISBN-10: 1572305258

ISBN-13: 9781572305250

Edition: 2002

Authors: David J. Miklowitz

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This comprehensive guide offers straight talk that can help people with bipolar disorder take charge of their illness and reclaim their lives. It is filled with practical self-assessment and self-management strategies from a compassionate professional.

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Publication date: 1/24/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 322
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Preface



The Diagnosis and Course of Bipolar Disorder



Why Do I Need This Book?



What Bipolar Disorder Looks Like--to You, to the Doctors, and to Everyone Else



Into the Doctor's Court: What to Expect from the Diagnostic Process



Is it an Illness or Is It Me?: Tips on Coping with the Diagnosis



Causes and Treatments



Where Does Bipolar Disorder Come From?: Genetics, Biology, and Stress



What Can Medication and Psychotherapy Do for Me?



Coming to Terms with Your Medication



Self-Management



How Can I Manage My Disorder?: Practical Ways to Maintain Wellness



What Can I Do If I Think I'm Getting Manic?



What Can I Do If I Think I'm Getting Depressed?



Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings



Coping Effectively in the Family and Work Settings


Resources for People with Bipolar Disorder


References


Index


About the Author