Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-242) and index.
Contents
How did I get here? -- A historical perspective -- Bipolar disease basics -- Bipolar disease diagnosis -- The bipolar spectrum -- Bipolar disease genetics -- Bipolar disease in women -- Why treat bipolar disease? -- Bipolar disease medications -- Talk therapy and lifestyle management -- Other treatments -- The dark side of bipolar disease -- The bipolar edge -- Prominent bipolar disease sufferers -- Putting it all together.
Summary
"The goal of this book is to help the bipolar person manage their illness and live a full and meaningful life. The reader will learn about bipolar disorder: how it presents, is diagnosed, is passed down in families, and how it affects women as compared to men. The types of treatment and daily maintenance are discussed"-- Provided by publisher.