{"product_id":"bipolar-disorder-for-dummies-isbn-9781394168675","title":"Bipolar Disorder For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWrap your mind around bipolar disorder and understand your treatment options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBipolar Disorder For Dummies, 4th Edition \u003c\/i\u003eexplains everything about this common mental health diagnosis in easy-to-understand terms. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you aren’t alone. This book helps make sense of options when it comes to medications, therapies, and treatments that could improve your quality of life. You can live a full life with bipolar disorder by managing your symptoms and following a solid treatment plan. With compassionate advice and friendly insights, this book empowers you with the information you need to find support for yourself or assist a loved one who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This updated edition covers emerging and alternative therapies, including ketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), marijuana, and psychedelics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the latest on medical, therapeutic, and self-help strategies for bipolar management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate your way through the challenges of a bipolar diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the chemistry behind bipolar disorder—in terms anyone can understand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl symptoms, function in times of crisis, and plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you suspect you may have bipolar disorder, if you have recently been diagnosed, or if you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, this Dummies guide offers you an accessible resource for learning all the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started on Your Bipolar Journey 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Grasping Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Exploring Possible Causes: The Brain and Body Science of Bipolar Disorder 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Reining in Bipolar Disorder: Prognosis and Treatments 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Obtaining a Diagnosis, Developing a Treatment Plan, and Building a Team 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting an Accurate Diagnosis 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Building Your Treatment Plan 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Building a Winning Mood-Management Team 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Managing the Biology of Bipolar Disorder 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Leveling Moods with Medication 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Coming to Terms with Medications and Their Side Effects 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Expanding Your Biological Treatment Options 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Addressing Bipolar Disorder Across Diverse Communities 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Developing Essential Survival Skills 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Exploring Self Help and Professional Therapies 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Making Lifestyle Adjustments 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Communicating Effectively 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Solving Problems and Resolving Conflict 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Planning Ahead for a Mood Episode 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Dealing with the Fallout 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: From Hospitalization to Recovery 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Returning to Work or Not 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Overcoming Financial Setbacks 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Assisting a Friend or Relative with Bipolar Disorder 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Supporting Your Loved One 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Dealing with Crisis Situations 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Supporting Your Bipolar Child or Teen 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Tips for Managing Bipolar 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Ways to Help a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 405\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCandida Fink, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a psychiatrist with board certifications in adult and pediatric psychiatry. 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