Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started on Your Bipolar Journey 5
Chapter 1: Grasping Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis 7
Chapter 2: Exploring Possible Causes: The Brain and Body Science of Bipolar Disorder 29
Chapter 3: Reining in Bipolar Disorder: Prognosis and Treatments 49
Part 2: Obtaining a Diagnosis, Developing a Treatment Plan, and Building a Team 61
Chapter 4: Getting an Accurate Diagnosis 63
Chapter 5: Building Your Treatment Plan 91
Chapter 6: Building a Winning Mood-Management Team 103
Part 3: Managing the Biology of Bipolar Disorder 119
Chapter 7: Leveling Moods with Medication 121
Chapter 8: Coming to Terms with Medications and Their Side Effects 149
Chapter 9: Expanding Your Biological Treatment Options 169
Chapter 10: Addressing Bipolar Disorder Across Diverse Communities 185
Part 4: Developing Essential Survival Skills 205
Chapter 11: Exploring Self Help and Professional Therapies 207
Chapter 12: Making Lifestyle Adjustments 227
Chapter 13: Communicating Effectively 245
Chapter 14: Solving Problems and Resolving Conflict 259
Chapter 15: Planning Ahead for a Mood Episode 271
Part 5: Dealing with the Fallout 283
Chapter 16: From Hospitalization to Recovery 285
Chapter 17: Returning to Work or Not 301
Chapter 18: Overcoming Financial Setbacks 315
Part 6: Assisting a Friend or Relative with Bipolar Disorder 329
Chapter 19: Supporting Your Loved One 331
Chapter 20: Dealing with Crisis Situations 345
Chapter 21: Supporting Your Bipolar Child or Teen 361
Part 7: The Part of Tens 389
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Managing Bipolar 391
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Help a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder 399
Index 405
