did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

We're the #1 textbook rental company. Let us show you why.

9780470550496

Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder: A Practical Guide for Family, Friends, and Coworkers

by ;
  • ISBN13:

    9780470550496

  • ISBN10:

    047055049X

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2010-01-01
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $18.95
We're Sorry.
No Options Available at This Time.

Summary

An essential resource for anyone who has a close relationship with a person who is bipolarThis book provides a much-needed resource for family and friends of the more than 5 million American adults suffering from bipolar disorder. From psychotic behavior that requires medication to milder mood swings with disturbing ups and down, this book offers a warm and often humorous user-friend guide for coping with bipolar loved ones, colleagues, and friends. The book includes Guidance for identifying bipolar disorder symptoms and how to get the diagnosis confirmed Strategies for dealing with rants, attacks, blame, depression, mania and other behaviors Crucial information on medication and its effectiveness and potential side-effects Techniques for dealing with attempts to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol How many people with bipolar disorders can care for themselves, get help, feel supported and go on with their own livesThis important book contains real-life illustrative examples and a wealth of helpful strategies and coping mechanisms that can be put into action immediately.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
What Is (and Isn't) Bipolar Disorder?
A Brief, Colorful History (and Some Science) of Bipolar Disorder
Getting an Accurate Diagnosis
Understanding Medication
Understanding Psychosocial Therapies and Medical Treatment Options
Living with Your Partner
Building a Support Team
Bipolar Disorders and the Workplace
Communication and Coping Skills
Coping with Negative and Dangerous Behaviors
Sex, Intimacy, and Relationship Issues
Suicide Attempts, Hospitalization, and Commitment
Family Matters
Appendix: Excerpts from the DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Bipolar Disorder
Notes
Resources
About the Authors
Index
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Rewards Program