Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part 1 The Big Questions -- 1 How Do I Know That I Have a Bipolar Spectrum Disorder? Understanding the Diagnosis -- 2 Is It Really BSD? Common Diagnostic Dilemmas -- 3 If I'm Taking My Medication, Why Do I Feel Bad Again? The Importance of Ongoing Assessment of Symptoms -- 4 What Exactly Is Going On? Some Background on the Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder -- 5 Do I Have to Take My Meds? The Role of Medications in Managing BSD -- Part 2 Problems and Solutions -- 6 I Just Don't Feel Like It: The Effects of BSD on Motivation -- 7 I Just Want Things to Go Back to the Way They Were: The Effects of BSD on Your Motivation to Recover -- 8 I Don't Know Where to Begin: Setting Goals with BSD -- 9 My Mood Affects Everything I Do: How Mood Regulation Affects Your Functioning -- 10 I Thought I Was Smart, but I Just Can't Perform: The Role of Information-Processing Problems -- 11 Just When I Felt OK, I Got Sick Again: The Dangers of Relapse -- Conclusion: What's Next? -- Exercises -- Resources -- Selected References -- Index -- A-Z.
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People suffering from bipolar disorder may have difficulty differentiating the vicious ups and downs of their bipolar cycle from the stress and strain of everyday life. Written by two specialists and based on the latest research in neurobiology and stress, this is the only guide to identify, isolate, and address these symptoms individually and prescribe appropriate actions for each situation. This life-changing book shows you how to team with your friends, loved ones, and doctors to formulate an effective plan to battle the disorder. It also contains many exercises to help you manage your symptoms and move forward with your personal goals.