Overcoming Bipolar Disorder

by Bauer, Mark S.; Kilbourne, Amy M., Ph.D.; Greenwald, Devra E.; Ludman, Evette J., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781572245648
• ISBN10: 1572245646
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-24
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

One of only two bipolar workbooks on the market, Overcoming Bipolar Disorder is the first trade book to present the research-based, research-proven Life Goals Program to individuals with bipolar to help them gain control of their disorder. The Life Goals Program (LGP) was developed by two of the authors, Mark Bauer and Linda McBride, and has undergone two clinical trials, with more ongoing. The LGP was designed to help the bipolar patient take charge of their disorder, rather than waiting passively for a health practitioner to stumble on the right treatment and tell the patient how to deal with the disorder. It includes a strong educational component, encouraging the bipolar person to both learn about the disorder as well as explore their own experiences with bipolar.Rather than creating a dichotomy where the bipolar person is the passive patient and the health care provider (the author) is the expert, the LGP encourages the bipolar person to become an expert on his or her disorder, and to take action in discovering what works and doesn't work in controlling the symptoms and coping with the effects of bipolar disorder.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Overcoming Bipolar Disorder	p. 1
Bipolar Disorder Basics
What Is Bipolar Disorder?	p. 7
Some Science	p. 18
Working from Your Core Values	p. 26
The Impact of Bipolar Disorder on Your Life	p. 32
Your Physical Health	p. 45
Unwanted Co-travelers	p. 50
The Clinical Side of Treatment for Bipolar Disorder	p. 56
Working Through Mania
Constructing a Personal Mania Profile	p. 71
Identifying Mania Triggers	p. 78
Cataloguing Coping Responses to Manic Symptoms	p. 83
Introducing the Personal Cost-Benefit Analysis for Responses to Mania	p. 88
Applying the Personal Cost-Benefit Analysis to Substance Use	p. 94
Working Through Psychosis	p. 102
Anger and Irritability	p. 111
Personal Action Plan for Mania	p. 124
Working Through Depression
Constructing a Personal Depression Profile	p. 133
Identifying Depression Triggers	p. 140
Cataloguing Coping Responses to Depression	p. 145
Applying the Personal Cost-Benefit Analysis to Responses to Depression	p. 149
Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts	p. 154
Anxiety-Another Unwanted Co-traveler	p. 160
Taking an Experimental Attitude Toward Working on Depression and Anxiety	p. 166
Taking Action to Fight Depression and Anxiety	p. 173
Coping with Negative Thoughts in Depression and Anxiety	p. 179
Personal Action Plan for Depression	p. 186
Working to Wellness: Physical Health
Healthy Diet-Food and Mood Connections	p. 195
Get Moving for Maximum Physical and Mental Health	p. 207
Managing Tobacco Use-It's Your Choice	p. 213
Sleep to Keep Your Life in Balance	p. 222
Working to Wellness: Your Life Goals
Working Through to Your Life's Goals	p. 233
Managing Your Care
Working Collaboratively with Your Providers	p. 251
Self-Help Resources	p. 263
Psychotropic Drugs Commonly Prescribed for Bipolar Disorder	p. 265
Guide for Clinicians	p. 269
References	p. 275
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