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©2014
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287 pages ; 24 cm
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Introduction -- The basics of bipolar disorder -- How do you know if you're bipolar? -- Comparing bipolar disorder to other disorders -- Who gets bipolar disorder? -- What causes bipolar disorder? -- Pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder -- Psychotherapy and other methods for dealing with bipolar disorder -- What happens without treatment? -- Telling others you have bipolar disorder -- Lifestyle choices -- Developing a good self-image -- Managing mania -- Dealing with depression -- Staying in control -- If you know someone who you think has bipolar disorder -- If you know someone who has bipolar disorder -- Riding the roller coaster of another person's moods --- Ongoing controversies -- Where do you go from here?
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be confusing and overwhelming. Haycock shows you how to take charge and manage your condition, or learn the best ways to support your friend or family member