Bipolar Disorder For Dummies
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-118-33882-7 (ISBN)
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Get an accurate diagnosis and get on with enjoying and living your life! Bipolar Disorder affects many more people than just the millions who suffer from the disease. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder also affects spouses, partners, family members, friends, and coworkers. Bipolar Disorder For Dummies explains the brain chemistry behind the disease and covers the latest medications and therapies. You'll get reassuring, sound advice and self-help techniques that you and your loved ones, including kids and teens, can use to ease and eliminate symptoms, function in times of crisis, plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes, and feel a whole lot better.
* Covers new diagnosis methods developed by the American Psychiatric Association * Increased coverage of genetics, biochemistry, and imaging studies relevant to bipolar disorder * Advice on supporting a loved one (who may not want help) * Updated and expanded medication guide and treatment options, including Deep Brain Stimulation Complete with fill-in-the-blank forms and charts, key online resources, and first-hand accounts from real people, Bipolar Disorder For Dummies gives you the latest information and self-help strategies you and your loved ones need to conquer this disease and get on with your lives.
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
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.11.2012 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 186 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 512 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren |
| Medizin / Pharmazie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-33882-0 / 1118338820 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-33882-7 / 9781118338827 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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