Overcoming Bipolar Disorder
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A doctor may understand the symptoms of bipolar disorder and your close friends and relatives may know your manic and depressive phases inside and out, but only you have experienced your bipolar disorder firsthand. This workbook will help you learn how to recognize your mania and depression triggers, develop coping skills for managing symptoms, form more productive partnerships with your healthcare providers, and keep your life in balance as you work toward your goals.
The authors' Life Goals Program has already helped hundreds of people with bipolar disorder understand how bipolar works and take charge of their lives. Overcoming Bipolar Disorder makes Life Goals Program techniques available to the public for the first time, giving you the tools you need to create an action plan for symptom management designed specifically for you. You'll also discover how simple changes to your eating, exercise, and sleeping habits can improve your mood and keep symptoms...
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Linda McBride, MSN, received her master's degree in nursing from the University of Rhode Island. She has lectured internationally and is a recognized educator, researcher, and clinician with expertise in bipolar disorder, patient education, and collaborative treatment for people seeking mental health care. She is affiliated with the Graduate Program in the College of Nursing at the University of Rhode Island. She was awarded the Administrator's Excellence in Nursing by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Content
- Intro
- Introduction
- Overcoming Bipolar Disorder
- Part I
- Bipolar Disorder Basics
- Module 1: What Is Bipolar Disorder?
- Module 2: Some Science
- Module 3: Working from Your Core Values
- Module 4: The Impact of Bipolar Disorder on Your Life
- Module 5: Your Physical Health
- Module 6: Unwanted Co-travelers
- Module 7: The Clinical Side of Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
- Part II
- Working Through Mania
- Module 8: Constructing a Personal Mania Profile
- Module 9: Identifying Mania Triggers
- Module 10: Cataloguing Coping Responses to Manic Symptoms
- Module 11: Introducing the Personal Cost-Benefit Analysis for Responses to Mania
- Module 12: Applying the Personal Cost-Benefit Analysis to Substance Use
- Module 13: Working Through Psychosis
- Module 14: Anger and Irritability
- Module 15: Personal Action Plan for Mania
- Part III
- Working Through Depression
- Module 16: Constructing a Personal Depression Profile
- Module 17: Identifying Depression Triggers
- Module 18: Cataloguing Coping Responses to Depression
- Module 19: Applying the Personal Cost-Benefit Analysis to Responses to Depression
- Module 20: Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts
- Module 21: Anxiety-Another Unwanted Co-traveler
- Module 22: Taking an Experimental Attitude Toward Working on Depression and Anxiety
- Module 23: Taking Action to Fight Depression and Anxiety
- Module 24: Coping with Negative Thoughts in Depression and Anxiety
- Module 25: Personal Action Plan for Depression
- Part IV
- Working to Wellness: Physical Health
- Module 26: Healthy Diet- Food and Mood Connections
- Module 27: Get Moving for Maximum Physical and Mental Health
- Module 28: Managing Tobacco Use-It's Your Choice
- Module 29: Sleep to Keep Your Life in Balance
- Part V
- Working to Wellness: Your Life Goals
- Module 30: Working Through to Your Life's Goals
- Part VI
- Managing Your Care
- Module 31: Working Collaboratively with Your Providers
- Appendix A
- Self-Help Resources
- Appendix B
- Psychotropic Drugs Commonly Prescribed for Bipolar Disorder
- Appendix C
- Guide for Clinicians
- References
