Break the Bipolar Cycle

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

399 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar. Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

Take control of your symptoms--and take charge of your life

If you're dealing with bipolar disorder, you already know that it’s more than a cycle of “ups” and “downs.” You may also have difficulty with depression and irritability, as well as problems with weight gain, memory, and fatigue. Dealing with these day-to-day problems can sometimes seem like too much to bear. Drawing on the latest research in bipolar disorder, stress, and health, this step-by-step guide offers a complete selection of livable, workable solutions to manage bipolar disorder and helps you:

Identify your symptoms
Explore your treatment options
Stabilize your moods
Sharpen your mind
Achieve your goals

This isn't a one-size-fits-all guide. It's a uniquely personal approach to your bipolar disorder that covers the full spectrum of the disease and its symptoms. You'll be able to find successful ways to regulate your moods, relieve your stress, improve your thought processes, and break the bipolar cycle--for a happier, healthier life.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-01-16
Mått182 x 228 x 16 mm
Vikt523 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor304
FörlagMcGraw-Hill Education
ISBN9780071481533

Tillhör följande kategorier

Hälsa inom Hälsa och familj
Särskilda hälsotillstånd inom Hälsa och familj
Ledarskapsböcker inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Elizabeth Brondolo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist specializing in bipolar disorders. She has been practicing in New York City for more than fifteen years. She is a nationally known researcher in stress and health and a professor at St. John's University.Xavier Amador, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who was on the faculty at Columbia University Medical School for fifteen years. He is a nationally known researcher on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, the author of I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help, and pastdirector of research at the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Introduction: The Big PicturePart 1: What Is Bipolar Disorder showw do I know that I have bipolar disorder?4. How do I decide which medications to take--or whether to take any at all?Part 2: Daily Challenges AI5. I jdondon’t feel like it--bipolar disorder and motivation6. I just want things to go back to the way they were—bipolar disorder and acceptanAI7. I know I am smart, but I just can’t perform—bipolar disorder and information processing problems8. I can’t finish anything I start—bipolar disorder and mood regulations problems 9. I can’t stand to be around people—bipolar disorder and interpersonal sensitivity10. Just when I thought I was okay, I got sick again—the bipolar cycle.Part 3: What the Future Holds 11. Future Research and Technology12. The Importance of Hope