Coping With The Ups And Downs Of Bipolar Disorder.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Bipolar To Get Help
Bipolar: The Medical Side
Do You Have Bipolar?
Whats The Cause?
Are You At Risk?
Should You Go To The Doctor?
Who Should I See?
Chapter 2: Why Should I Get Help Anyway?
The Stress Goes Farther
Chapter 3: Your Doctors Bipolar Treatment
Medications
Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Whats Right For You?
Chapter 4: Why So Many Struggle With Treatment
Noncompliance And Nonadherence
You Dont Understand Your Illness
Dependency
They Dont Like The Doctor
The Awful Side Effects
What Else Can It Be?
Chapter 5: Learning To Cope With Bipolar Disorder
The Way You Sleep
Monitor Your Medications
Maintain Your Level Of Activity
Dont Use Drugs Or Alcohol
Support
Reduction Of Stress
Watch For Signs
Keep Your Doctor Informed
Chapter 6: Why You Should Consider Support Groups
Who Is Your Support Group?
Outside Support
Chapter 7: Coping By Monitoring Symptoms: The Mood Chart
What Is It?
Conclusion

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