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Describes the symptoms and treatment options of bipolar disorder and offers advice on living with the illness.
Sommario
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting to Know Bipolar Disorder 9
Chapter 1: Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis to Recovery 11
Chapter 2: Demystifying Bipolar Disorder 25
Chapter 3: A Positive Prognosis with a Proactive Plan 45
Part II: Taming the Bipolar Beast 55
Chapter 4: Getting Physical: Ruling Out Other Health Issues 57
Chapter 5: Getting a Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Plan 69
Chapter 6: Building a Winning Mood-Management Team 85
Part III: Managing Bipolar Disorder with Meds and Other Biological Treatments 99
Chapter 7: Touring the Bipolar Pharmacy 101
Chapter 8: Coming to Terms with Medications and Their Side Effects 123
Chapter 9: Expanding Your Biological Treatment Options 139
Chapter 10: Treating Bipolar Disorder in Women and Other Specific Populations 151
Part IV: Developing Essential Survival Skills 165
Chapter 11: Exploring Self-Help Strategies, Therapies, and Other Supports 167
Chapter 12: Making Lifestyle Adjustments 181
Chapter 13: Communicating Effectively 197
Chapter 14: Solving Problems and Resolving Conflict 209
Chapter 15: Planning Ahead for a Mood Episode 219
Part V: Dealing with the Fallout 229
Chapter 16: From Hospitalization to Recovery 231
Chapter 17: Getting Back to Work Or Not 245
Chapter 18: Overcoming Financial Setbacks 257
