Break the Bipolar Cycle

by Elizabeth Brondolo
Break the Bipolar Cycle
Author: Elizabeth Brondolo
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2008-01-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 007159406X
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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.

Bipolar Breakthrough

by Ronald R. Fieve
Bipolar Breakthrough
Author: Ronald R. Fieve
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1605296457
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More than 30 years ago, Ronald R. Fieve, MD, gained national recognition for his pioneering treatment of what was then known as “manic-depression.” Since then, he has focused on patients with mild bipolarity, also known as Bipolar II. With the right treatment, these patients can turn their illness into an asset. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Fieve presents a highly successful program that allows Bipolar II patients to harness the creativity and energy of their hypomanic “highs” while minimizing the potentially devastating “lows” of depression. Now with a new foreword explaining the most up-to-date research on the bipolar spectrum, Bipolar Breakthrough includes: -six stay-well strategies for anyone suffering from Bipolar II -the latest information on cutting-edge medications with fewer side effects -a special section on the complications of a bipolar diagnosis for pregnant women, children, and the elderly With results supported by thousands of patient histories, Dr. Fieve’s Bipolar Breakthrough is a landmark work that will help the millions of Bipolar II sufferers live better lives.

Breaking the Cycle

by George Collins
Breaking the Cycle
Author: George Collins
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1608820858
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Anyone who has struggled with sex addiction knows that living with constant sexual compulsions can be extremely difficult. But summoning the courage to find help for this condition can be even more of a challenge. If addictions to pornography, strip clubs, massage parlors, prostitutes, phone sex, or chat rooms have made you feel trapped, this book can help you find a way to break free. Written by a former sex addict who specializes in counseling people who suffer from sexually compulsive behavior, Breaking the Cycle presents a step-by-step plan to enjoying a life of productivity and purpose. You can free yourself from the powerful, compulsive urges that may have damaged your career, finances, or relationships with friends and family. The exercises in this book will show you how to regain control of your life and build meaningful intimate connections with others.

The Bipolar Workbook

by Monica Ramirez Basco
The Bipolar Workbook
Author: Monica Ramirez Basco
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2005-12-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 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.

Less than Crazy

by Karla Dougherty
Less than Crazy
Author: Karla Dougherty
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2008-11-25
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 078672711X
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Bipolar II is a form of bipolar disorder in which a person, when in a manic cycle, is crippled by anxiety, irritability, and highs just intense enough to be embarrassing. Instead of being the life of the party, someone with Bipolar II might be too nervous to go to the party at all. And, unlike the Bipolar I sufferer who may attempt suicide in a depressive cycle, the Bipolar II might be incapacitated by guilt over an imaginary crime. In Less than Crazy, health writer and Bipolar II sufferer Karla Dougherty shares her story, presenting the first patient-expert's guide to recognizing and living well with this condition. Covering both adults and children, this accessible, all-in-one resource includes information on diagnosis, conditions that may mimic Bipolar II, and treatments.

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide

by David J. Miklowitz
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
Author: David J. Miklowitz
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2019-02-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1462537278
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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.

Breaking Into My Life

by Michelle Dickinson-Moravek
Breaking Into My Life
Author: Michelle Dickinson-Moravek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2018-02-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780988826274
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Breaking Into My Life chronicles the impact that growing up with a mentally-ill mother had on author Michelle Dickinson-Moravek. The years of having to stay home from school to care for her mother while coping with her instability and periodic abuse would compromise Michelle's adult life until she finally realized that she had to do more than simply come to terms. She had to reclaim herself along with the life she deserved.

Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder

by David J. Miklowitz
Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder
Author: David J. Miklowitz
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1462523684
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This much-needed volume gives clinicians essential strategies for managing the complexities of bipolar disorder and tailoring treatment to each patient's changing needs. Highly readable, accessible, and pragmatic, the book provides expert guidance on critically important treatment questions. It addresses which medications to try and at what dosages, what psychosocial interventions are most helpful at different phases of the illness, how to continually monitor and fine-tune treatment to keep patients functioning well, and how to involve family members productively. The authors draw on state-of-the-art research as well as extensive clinical experience as a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist. Vivid case material is included throughout. Reproducible questionnaires and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Category ÿ

Bipolar 101

by Ruth C. White
Bipolar 101
Author: Ruth C. White
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009-02-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 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.