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• ISBN: 9781572305250
• ISBN: 1572305258
• ISBN: 1572307129
• 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:

Part I Diagnosis and Course of Bipolar Disorder -- 1 Why Do I Need This Book? 3 -- 2 What Bipolar Disorder Looks Like--to You, to the Doctors, and to Everyone Else 13 -- 3 Into the Doctor's Court: What to Expect from the Diagnostic Process 30 -- 4 Is it an Illness or Is It Me?: Tips on Coping with the Diagnosis 54 -- Part II Causes and Treatments -- 5 Where Does Bipolar Disorder Come From?: Genetics, Biology, and Stress 73 -- 6 What Can Medication and Psychotherapy Do for Me? 98 -- 7 Coming to Terms with Your Medication 129 -- Part III Self-Management -- 8 How Can I Manage My Disorder?: Practical Ways to Maintain Wellness 151 -- 9 What Can I Do If I Think I'm Getting Manic? 183 -- 10 What Can I Do If I Think I'm Getting Depressed? 214 -- 11 Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings 238 -- 12 Coping Effectively in the Family and Work Settings 254.

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Bipolar disorder > Popular works.