Bipolar Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptom Control and Daily Functioning (Practical Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Psychosis Management and Everyday Resilience)

A compassionate approach to understanding and supporting loved ones with bipolar disorderIf your loved one was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns about how to help them live the healthiest life possible. Understanding bipolar disorder answers those questions and offers helpful guidance with essential information, practical strategies, and support for families of people suffering from bipolar disorder.Learn about what bipolar is, how it's diagnosed, the science behind it, and the treatments available, including medication, therapies, and community support. You'll find effective tools for dealing with a diagnosis as a family, advice for exploring therapy options as a team, and simple techniques for managing your family's stress levels to prevent emotional burnout.Inside, you will discover:What a bipolar diagnosis really means and what is happening inside the brain on a biological levelWhat your treatment options are, and when temporary in-patient care is the best course of actionThe common bipolar triggers and what to do to avoid themHow to manage a bipolar episode so that everyone comes out the other end with minimum damageHow to help friends and family understand your condition better so they can support you in your time of needThis book contains some of the basic information regarding bipolar disorder: its history, the myths surrounding it, its different types, the different symptoms, treatments, diagnosis, and prognosis. We also look at some of the alternative or complementary treatments available, as well as some unconventional recommendations you can try.