The bipolar disorder survival guide : what you and your family need to know / David J. Miklowitz.
This comprehensive guide offers straight talk that can help people with bipolar disorder take charge of their illness and reclaim their lives. It is filled with practical self-assessment and self-management strategies ... The book helps individuals and family members come to terms with the diagnosis; recognize early warning signs of manic or depressive episodes; cope with mood triggers, medication problems, and family and work issues; and learn to collaborate effectively with doctors and therapists. Above all, it supplies proven tools to help readers reach toward achieving balance without sacrificing their right to a rich and varied emotional life.
Record details
- ISBN: 1572307129 (cloth)
- ISBN: 9781572307124 (cloth)
- ISBN: 1572305258 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781572305250 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: x, 322 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Guilford Press, [2002]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-309) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Why do I need this book? -- What bipolar disorder looks like--to you, to the doctors, and to everyone else -- Into the doctor's court: what to expect from the diagnostic process -- Is it an illness or is it me?: tips on coping with the diagnosis -- Where does bipolar disorder come from?: genetics, biology, and stress -- What can medication and psychotherapy do for me? -- Coming to terms with your medication -- How can I manage my disorder?: practical ways to maintain wellness -- What can I do if I think I'm getting manic? -- What can I do if I think I'm getting depressed? -- Dealing with suicidal thoughts and feelings -- Coping effectively in family and work settings. |
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Subject: | Bipolar disorder > Popular works Bipolar Disorder > Popular Works. Trouble du comportement. Psychose maniaco-dépressive. |
Genre: | Guide (Descripteur de forme) |
Available copies
- 13 of 13 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
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- 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Starke Co PL - Koontz Lake Branch (Walkerton) | 616.89 MIK (Text) | 30141010021984 | ADULT NON-FICTION | Available | - |
Starke Co PL - Schricker Main Library (Knox) | 616.89 MIK (Text) | 30032010290796 | ADULT NON-FICTION | Available | - |
Westfield Washington PL - Westfield | 616.895 Miklowitz (Text) | 78292000231467 | Adult Non-Fiction Books | Available | - |
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