Mastering Bipolar Disorder
eBook - ePub

Mastering Bipolar Disorder

An Insider's Guide to Managing Mood Swings and Finding Balance

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Mastering Bipolar Disorder

An Insider's Guide to Managing Mood Swings and Finding Balance

About this book

Gathered from sufferers young and old, these first-hand accounts of individuals with bipolar disorder are equally inspirational, informative, and amusing. They cover all aspects of the disorder, from first symptoms and diagnosis, to times when the disorder is more or less under control. They also emphasize the importance of personal strategies for handling the disorder, such as exercise and support networks alongside medication and professional assistance. Featuring tips from clinicians and the latest research, this is filled with tested and proven solutions for living a happy and healthy life.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Mastering Bipolar Disorder by Kerrie Eyers,Gordon Parker in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Psychology & Abnormal Psychology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Year
2009
eBook ISBN
9781741765977
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. On balance: Conjuring the metaphor
  7. 1. Triumphs and tumbles: Ups and downs of bipolar disorder
  8. 2. Dazzling and daredevil: The spiral of mood elevation
  9. 3. Sparkling in the spotlight: Creativity and bipolar disorder
  10. 4. Damage control: The fallout from a bipolar high
  11. 5. Down to the wire: Responses to diagnosis
  12. 6. Perfecting balance: Acting on early warning signs
  13. 7. The show must go on: Acceptance of bipolar disorder
  14. 8. Handling the swings: Medication and mood balance
  15. 9. Performance partnerships: Professionals and risk management
  16. 10. The acrobats’ pyramid: Family and friends in formation
  17. 11. Becoming a ring master: The discipline of self-management
  18. 12. Practising the art: Bipolar disorder and the getting of wisdom
  19. Appendix 1 Perfecting the routine: More bipolar control techniques
  20. Appendix 2 The safety net: A wellbeing plan
  21. References