Living with Bipolar A Guide to Understanding

Analyzing an ailment that affects more than half of those suffering from depression, this reference provides practical and comprehensive information about bipolar disorder. Formerly known as manic depression, its mood swings can be extraordinarily disturbing for both the sufferers and those around them. This resource outlines the characteristics of the two main formsBipolar I and Bipolar IItheir causes and triggers, treatment options, and ways of preventing relapses. With strategies for coping with symptoms and advice for living a healthy lifestyle, this handbook will prove invaluable to those suffering from bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends.

Lesley Berk is a psychologist with extensive experience in the clinical management of bipolar and other mood disorders. Michael Berk is a professor of psychiatry at Barwon Health and The Geelong Clinic at The University of Melbourne, Australia, and heads the bipolar program at Orygen Research Centre. David Castle is a professor of psychiatry at St. Vincent's Health and The University of Melbourne. He has published widely in prestigious scientific journals and coauthored 13 books. Sue Lauder is a clinical psychologist and has worked in private practice as well as a variety of clinical research settings.

Introduction
What is bipolar disorder?
The experience of bipolar disorder
Different types of bipolar disorder
Bipolar depression
Mania and hypomania
Mixed symptoms and rapid cycling
Biological vulnerability
Stress-vulnerability
Motivation and controlling vicious cycles
Warning signs of illness
The role of medication
Mood monitoring
The role of psychological interventions
A collaborative approach - the doctor/patient relationship
A collaborative approach - relationships with others
I am not my bipolar disorder
Living with someone with bipolar disorder
Lifestyle issues
Current research
Glossary
Further reading & links to services
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Living with Bipolar A Guide to Understanding and Managing the Disorder

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