Bipolar Psychology

Battling bipolar disorder is truly a war. Well-documented research shows that approximately 20 % of people with bipolar disorder commit suicide! This is unbelievably tragic—I was almost one of these statistics. What can we do to overcome this mental illness and live long, happy, and satisfying lives? The answer is to make a battle plan by following the directions in this book.

Marshal the skills and resources you need to live your best life, and discover how to recover from bipolar disorder, or at least how to attempt to recover from it. Sufferers will be briefly introduced to new coping skills including emotional regulation, method acting, empathy development, and relaxation. In order to get the most out of this audiobook, you'll need to develop your own strategies based on the recommendations.

Madness and genius are often said to be close bedfellows, although the link between the two is little understood. Chris Joseph has known both extremes, and in The Golden Straitjacket, he lays bare his struggle with bipolar disorder and the condition's pendulum-like swing between creative dynamism and dark despair. The 66 stories or "manicdotes" can be enjoyed together or in isolation - they tell the tale of an extraordinary man whose struggle to overcome physical and mental obstacles will be an inspiration to anyone facing the stigma of physical disability and mental illness.

A mid-century doctor's raw, unvarnished account of his own descent into madness, and his daughter's attempt to piece his life back together and make sense of her own. Texas-born and Harvard-educated, Dr. Perry Baird was a rising medical star in the late 1920s and 1930s. Early in his career, ahead of his time, he grew fascinated with identifying the biochemical root of manic depression, just as he began to suffer from it himself.

Living with bipolar disorder is undoubtedly a challenging journey, but it is a journey filled with potential, strength, and hope. Throughout this comprehensive guide, we've explored the various facets of managing bipolar disorder, providing practical strategies, insights, and encouragement for individuals facing this condition.

Una guía para el paciente de trastorno bipolar, llamado por muchos "el camaleón de los trastornos psiquatricos" y su familia, para ayudar a comprender el padecimiento, identificar sus posibles causas, conocer los tratamientos y controlar los síntomas agudos.

This is my sixth book about living with mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder with psychotic features and several anxiety disorders. This book is mainly philosophy and random observations from my bipolar life.

Sometimes, when people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the diagnosis is wrong. In some cases, the condition is mistaken for borderline personality disorder, or the main essence of the disorder is still missing. We will investigate this further, as well as some of the criteria that a diagnosis like that has to meet.

Does bipolar disorder occur in children? What are some of the main elements of a bipolar disorder? What is so difficult about diagnosing bipolar disorder? What are possible solutions? These and many other questions will be answered in this book. Aside from this, clinical concepts will be discussed, as well as nutritional resources, the connection to autism, suicidal tendencies, and the overlap of the symptoms in schizophrenia.

Many people have wondered what bipolar disorder is or what the symptoms are. While starting out with these simple facts, this guide goes much deeper into the subject. It covers a wide range of subtopics that will help you understand the nature of the disorder better. For example, this book talks about the relationship of bipolar disorder to sleep deprivation, genetics, nutrients, and postpartum depression.

Maggie Newcomb had not just one, but three serious mental breakdowns, and in Chocolate Pudding in Heaven, she takes you along on her candid journey from chaos and madness to stability and joy. Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder in her teens, Maggie cleverly reveals the mystery of the human brain as she recounts her last manic episode that began in amazing bliss, and then destroyed the life she had worked so hard to create. After being hospitalized and medicated, she is thrown back into reality, left to pick up the pieces of her broken life.

Over the course of human history, there have been countless tomes composed on the subject of mental health and an equally daunting number on the joys and perils of raising children. If you factor in the mysterious nature of twins and the long-term ramifications of being raised in a cult, however, then it’s basically this one and Harry Potter. If it helps, our story is shorter and contains fewer owls. Bisection is the story of one man, two children, and bipolar disorder.

Being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder can create suffering that goes far beyond the symptoms of the illness itself. A psychiatric diagnosis can take away a person’s confidence and even her sense of humanity. In Unlocked, Emily Grossman, who was hospitalized a dozen times with bipolar disorder, and nearly institutionalized in her teens and twenties, shares her own story, and offers you 25 keys to recovery.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. And this refers only to the United States. There are mentally ill people suffering similarly the world over.

Lori-Ellen Pisani lives with a powerful enemy inside her brain. At times, Lori-ellen soars to the heights of mania. She’s highly creative and a multi-tasker. Then a trigger such as an argument will send her into a suicidal depression. Having been undiagnosed until her early 30s and working as a teacher, if anyone were to find out, her career would be in serious jeopardy. Bipolar disorder is very often misunderstood, and therefore perceived as a threat by the parents who have entrusted their children to her care. She takes you on her journey to learn the identity of this enemy.

This book is the map for how to live with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, but it is not written by a professional. It is written by someone who deals with it everyday, with insight, struggles, and stories from fighting with most of it everyday. I open up and tell you what it's like for me and what helps.

Brett's most recent manic episode has derailed him from life as the director of operations at a prominent software start-up in Texas. He is now at home, fully dependent on his mother, and officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Brett is terrified. He has no guarantees on his long-term health and no understanding of how his medication works, and he is still dealing with hell-like anxiety, restlessness, mania, and depression. Crossing Back Over: The Practice of Owning and Accepting Bipolar Disorder details Brett's battle with taming the beast that is bipolar.

This book explains what bipolar disorder is, outlines medications that work to combat it, describes Bridget's journey with God, and talks about how the stigma of mental illness has been somewhat alleviated, but there is still work to be done.

Do you have problems with depression? Did you know that developing good habits is crucial for battling depression? DBT will teach you how to recognize your positive attributes and strengths, develop and use them to build good habits. Do you have trouble coping with panic attacks? DBT will show you coping exercises on how to prevent panic attacks in the first place. You will build mental barriers that will help you protect yourself from panic triggers.

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complete mental improvement guide that will help you to prevent and treat most of mental issues and conditions. In the age of social media and information abundance, it is very common to have some kind of mental problem. Usually, it is a small one that doesn’t show up as often or isn’t as noticeable. In this audiobook, we deliver a strong focus on prevention as well as science-approved treatment methods of the most common mental problems.