Bipolar Disorder For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

Wrap your mind around bipolar disorder and understand your treatment optionsBipolar Disorder For Dummies, 4th Edition explains everything about this common mental health diagnosis in easy-to-understand terms. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you aren’t alone. This book helps make sense of options when it comes to medications, therapies, and treatments that could improve your quality of life. You can live a full life with bipolar disorder by managing your symptoms and following a solid treatment plan. With compassionate advice and friendly insights, this book empowers you with the information you need to find support for yourself or assist a loved one who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This updated edition covers emerging and alternative therapies, including ketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), marijuana, and psychedelics. Get the latest on medical, therapeutic, and self-help strategies for bipolar managementNavigate your way through the challenges of a bipolar diagnosisLearn the chemistry behind bipolar disorder—in terms anyone can understandControl symptoms, function in times of crisis, and plan ahead for manic or depressive episodesIf you suspect you may have bipolar disorder, if you have recently been diagnosed, or if you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, this Dummies guide offers you an accessible resource for learning all the basics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-04-27
Mått:185 x 231 x 28 mm
Vikt:590 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:448
Upplaga:4
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394168675

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Mer om författaren

Candida Fink, MD, is a psychiatrist with board certifications in adult and pediatric psychiatry. She specializes in a neurodevelopmental approach to psychiatric illnesses, including mood disorders, in children, adolescents, and adults. She has navigated family challenges with bipolar disorder as well. Joe Kraynak is a writer and editor who has co-authored numerous Dummies guides. He has been married to an incredible woman with bipolar disorder since 1984.

Innehållsförteckning

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