The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide

Author: David J. Miklowitz

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 160623983X

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A bipolar diagnosis can be overwhelming to sufferers and their family members. They need trustworthy information and support for finding the right treatment and coping with the illness's devastating ups and downs. Over 200,000 readers have already found exactly that in this indispensable guide from a leading expert. Explaining the disorder's causes, diagnosis, and best current treatments, David J. Miklowitz shows how to plan for and reduce recurrences of mood symptoms, make needed lifestyle changes to stay well, and strengthen relationships strained by the illness. Readers love the user-friendly tone, true-to-life stories, checklists, worksheets, and practical problem-solving advice. Updated throughout, the second edition has a new chapter, "For Women Only"; the latest facts on medications and therapy; and an expanded discussion of parenting issues for bipolar adults. This book will be invaluable to people with bipolar illness and their family members and significant others; mental health professionals and students.

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition

Author: David J. Miklowitz

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2019-02-21

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1462534988

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Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge--but it doesn't have to rule your life. Find the science-based information you need in the revised third edition of this indispensable guide. Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz shares proven strategies for managing your illness or supporting a loved one with the disorder. Learn specific steps to cope with mood episodes, reduce recurrences, avoid misdiagnosis, get the most out of treatment, resolve family conflicts, and make lifestyle changes to stay well. Updated throughout, the third edition has a new chapter on kids and teens; the latest facts on medications and therapy, including important advances in personalized care; and expanded coverage of the bipolar II subtype. It features boxes on complementary and alternative treatments and provides downloadable practical tools.

Bipolar 101
Bipolar 101

Author: Ruth C. White

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2009-02-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1608824578

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After receiving a bipolar diagnosis, you need clear answers. Bipolar 101 is a straightforward guide to understanding bipolar disorder. It includes all the information you need to control your symptoms and live better. Authored by both a psychologist and a mental health expert who has bipolar disorder herself, this pocket guide is the only book on bipolar disorder you'll ever need.

Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder
Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder

Author: David J. Miklowitz

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1462515592

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This much-needed volume provides essential strategies for managing the complexities of bipolar disorder and tailoring treatment to each patient's changing needs. The authors draw on state-of-the-art research as well as their extensive clinical experience as a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist. In a readable and accessible style, they offer expert guidance on critical treatment questions. Vivid case examples reflect the diverse illness presentations encountered daily by clinicians in community mental health settings. -- Book Jacket

Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder
Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder

Author: Julie A. Fast

Publisher: Balance

Published: 2023-05-09

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1538725037

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Revised and updated, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder is a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives. Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and multiple prescriptions. However, few people with bipolar disorder are able to find long-term stability with medications alone. Bipolar disorder researcher and expert Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with the illness at age thirty-one, and specialist John Preston, PsyD, offer the pioneering Take Charge program used around the world to help readers promote stability, reduce mood swings, increase work ability, decrease health care costs, and improve relationships. The book guides those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones toward a comprehensive personal treatment plan by incorporating: Medications and bipolar-safe supplements Lifestyle changes that help manage bipolar symptoms naturally Behavior modifications that reduce and prevent symptoms Guidelines on assembling an effective support team By helping readers gather powerful strategies, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder delivers a dynamic program to treat this difficult but ultimately manageable illness.

Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder

Author: Janelle M. Caponigro

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1608821838

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Bipolar disorder is not only one of the most difficult mental health issues to treat, but also one of the most stigmatized and misunderstood. For these reasons, a diagnosis of bipolar is a major turning point in a person’s life. Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosedhelps readers process their diagnosis, decide who to tell, and discover the treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage their symptoms. This book offers hope and support for the newly diagnosed without overwhelming them with extraneous information. The book covers workplace issues, how to become aware of bipolar triggers, how to find support, working with the treatment team, and dealing with the fear and stigma surrounding the diagnosis. Anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar will appreciate having this easy-to-use reference at hand to help them understand more about the condition. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives. This book is a part of New Harbinger Publications' Guides for the Newly Diagnosed series. The series was created to help people who have recently been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Our goal is to offer user-friendly resources that provide answers to common questions readers may have after receiving a diagnosis, as well as evidence-based strategies to help them cope with and manage their condition, so that they can get back to living a more balanced life. Visit www.newharbinger.com for more books in this series.

Facing Bipolar
Facing Bipolar

Author: Russ Federman

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2010-02-02

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1572249498

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When you travel to a new city, it helps to have a map close at hand. On the first day of school, you need to have your schedule of classes. And if you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or suspect you may have it, then it's even more important to have a guidebook within reach. Facing Bipolar will help you navigate the world of medications, therapists, and the up-and-down mood cycles common to the disorder. It clearly explains what bipolar disorder is and provides sound guidance for developing the necessary coping skills to manage its impact on your life. In this book you'll discover: How therapy and medications can help When and how to tell your friends, roommates, and teachers The four key factors that will bring more stability to your life How to develop a support network and access college resources Ways to overcome the challenges in accepting this illness

The Bipolar Workbook
The Bipolar Workbook

Author: Monica Ramirez Basco

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2005-12-21

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1593851626

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This workbook delivers a hands-on resource, with a variety of tools that enable readers to recognize the early warning signs of an oncoming episode, develop plans for withstanding the seductive pull of manic episodes, and escape the paralysis of depression.

Overcoming Bipolar Disorder
Overcoming Bipolar Disorder

Author: Mark Bauer

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2009-01-02

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1608826929

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A doctor may understand the symptoms of bipolar disorder and your close friends and relatives may know your manic and depressive phases inside and out, but only you have experienced your bipolar disorder firsthand. This workbook will help you learn how to recognize your mania and depression triggers, develop coping skills for managing symptoms, form more productive partnerships with your healthcare providers, and keep your life in balance as you work toward your goals. The authors' Life Goals Program has already helped hundreds of people with bipolar disorder understand how bipolar works and take charge of their lives. Overcoming Bipolar Disorder makes Life Goals Program techniques available to the public for the first time, giving you the tools you need to create an action plan for symptom management designed specifically for you. You'll also discover how simple changes to your eating, exercise, and sleeping habits can improve your mood and keep symptoms at bay. Overcoming Bipolar Disorder is about more than just medication. New research shows that learning specific skills to manage bipolar disorder can significantly reduce symptoms and help to maintain long-term balance…. It should be an important resource for people living with bipolar disorder and for concerned family members.-Gregory Simon, MD, MPH, psychiatrist and researcher at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, WA

Summary of David J. Miklowitz's The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition
Summary of David J. Miklowitz's The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition

Author: Everest Media,

Publisher: Everest Media LLC

Published: 2022-06-22T22:59:00Z

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13:

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects at least one in every 50 people. It puts them at high risk for the problems in their family, social, and work lives. With medications, psychotherapy, and self-management techniques, it is possible to control the rapid shifts in mood from manic highs to severe depressive lows. #2 The inpatient experience can be extremely confusing and frustrating for people with bipolar disorder and their family members. They are usually hungry for information about the disorder, and they need it to understand their experiences. #3 By the end of this book, I hope you’ll have gotten useful answers to these questions, along with a better understanding of bipolar disorder. I also hope to leave you with a sense of where to turn when the future brings new challenges and you need additional information and advice. #4 The story of Martha is all too common. Because the nature of the disorder was not explained to her, she thought of the episode as a sort of nervous breakdown requiring only temporary medication. She did not understand that the illness could be recurrent.