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OverviewWhat does it take to achieve a successful career, healthy habits, and fulfilling relationships--even with bipolar disorder (BD)? What common stressors do you need to look out for, and how can you cope with them? No one is better suited to provide people with BD with practical problem-solving help than leading expert David J. Miklowitz. From managing mood swings to dealing with anxiety, getting enough sleep, defusing family conflicts, and troubleshooting medications, this book offers keys to effective self-care. Short, clearly formatted chapters with downloadable practical tools help you tackle challenges as they arise and plan for trouble spots that lie ahead. With Dr. Miklowitz's empowering guidance, navigate your own unique path to living well. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David J. Miklowitz (UCLA School of Medicine and Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior; University of Oxford, United States)Publisher: Guilford Publications Imprint: Guilford Press Weight: 0.520kg ISBN: 9781462555222ISBN 10: 1462555225 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 07 November 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Getting to Know Yourself through Mood Charting I. Psychological Challenges: Being Your Own Ally 1. Depression: Prevention and Coping Strategies 2. Mania: Minimizing Severity and Reducing Frequency 3. Coping with Anxiety and Worry 4. Dealing with Irritability and Anger 5. Protecting Yourself from Suicidality and Self-Harm II. Domains of Life: Managing Daily Routines and Stress 6. Strategies for Healthy Sleep 7. Effective Communication with Family Members 8. Thriving with a Partner: Dating, Sex, and Long-Term Relationships 9. Making the Best Use of Your Skills at Work and School 10. Staying Healthy: Physical Activity 11. Staying Healthy: Eating and Nutrition 12. Managing Substance Use III. Your Treatments: Making the Most of Medications and Therapy 13. Taking Charge of Your Medications 14. Psychosocial Treatment: Living Well while Maintaining Mood Stability Bibliography IndexReviews"""It is amazing how Dr. Miklowitz takes complex scientific information and boils it down to an accessible guide on how to live with bipolar disorder gracefully. Every conceivable practical aspect of life is covered, from anxiety to sex, from suicidal thoughts to dealing with bosses and coworkers, from combatting insomnia to managing anger and irritability. An incredible resource!""--Michael J. Gitlin, MD, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Health-" """It is amazing how Dr. Miklowitz takes complex scientific information and boils it down to an accessible guide on how to live with bipolar disorder gracefully. Every conceivable practical aspect of life is covered, from anxiety to sex, from suicidal thoughts to dealing with bosses and coworkers, from combatting insomnia to managing anger and irritability. An incredible resource!""--Michael J. Gitlin, MD, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Health “Bipolar disorder can make you feel as if you’ve lost control of your life. With practical, easy-to-implement wisdom, Dr. Miklowitz shows how to regain a sense of control over this sometimes frustrating, often baffling illness. His insights are invaluable for anyone who has a bipolar diagnosis, or who cares about someone who does. It’s rare to find so much clinical expertise combined with such genuine compassion.”--Terri Cheney, author of Manic: A Memoir ""This is an excellent book--a very practical guide to living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Miklowitz, an acclaimed authority in the treatment of mood disorders, provides clear and valuable suggestions for how to navigate a seemingly unnavigable condition.""--Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, author of An Unquiet Mind ""This is the book I’ve been longing to read! As a family member of several people with bipolar disorder, I find Dr. Miklowitz’s book to be an invaluable resource. He writes with authority, warmth and compassion. It’s the salve every family like mine needs.""--Meg Kissinger, author of While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence-" """It is amazing how Dr. Miklowitz takes complex scientific information and boils it down to an accessible guide on how to live with bipolar disorder gracefully. Every conceivable practical aspect of life is covered, from anxiety to sex, from suicidal thoughts to dealing with bosses and coworkers, from combatting insomnia to managing anger and irritability. An incredible resource!""--Michael J. Gitlin, MD, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Health “Bipolar disorder can make you feel as if you’ve lost control of your life. With practical, easy-to-implement wisdom, Dr. Miklowitz shows how to regain a sense of control over this sometimes frustrating, often baffling illness. His insights are invaluable for anyone who has a bipolar diagnosis, or who cares about someone who does. It’s rare to find so much clinical expertise combined with such genuine compassion.”--Terri Cheney, author of Manic: A Memoir ""This is an excellent book--a very practical guide to living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Miklowitz, an acclaimed authority in the treatment of mood disorders, provides clear and valuable suggestions for how to navigate a seemingly unnavigable condition.""--Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, author of An Unquiet Mind-" Author InformationDavid J. Miklowitz, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, and Visiting Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. He is author of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide and Living Well with Bipolar Disorder, for general readers, and several award-winning books for professionals, including Bipolar Disorder: A Family-Focused Treatment Approach. Dr. Miklowitz has published over 300 scientific articles and 70 book chapters. He has won Distinguished Investigator awards from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, and the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Miklowitz is one of the few psychologists to have received the Award for Research in Mood Disorders from the American College of Psychiatrists. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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