Table of Contents

Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression

Part One: Living the Bipolar Life

Introduction: Welcome to the Tightrope

  1  Strutting on the Tightrope: Mania and Hypomania

  2  Descending into Darkness: Depression

  3  Losing All Hope: Suicide

  4  Realizing There’s a Problem: Recognition

Part Two: Separating Strands

   5   Probing the Pathology: Diagnosis

   6   Untangling Complications: Mimicking and Co-occurring
        Conditions

   7   Uncovering Root Causes: Biochemistry and Genetics

   8   Delving Deep Inside: Personality

   9   Reflecting on Childhood: Upbringing

 10  Encountering Snarls: Stress and Trauma

Part Three: Maintaining Balance

 11  Building a Foundation: First Things First 

 12  Seeking Medical Treatment: Medications and Procedures

 13  Expressing Your Emotions: "Talk Therapy"

 14  Exploring Nonmedical Options: Alternatives and Complements

 15  Finding Firmer Footing: Lifestyle Adjustments

 16  Shifting Your Perspective: From Wishes to Reality

 17  Being All That You Can Be: Creativity and Self-Fulfillment

 18  Taking Leaps of Faith: Spirituality and Transcendence

 19  Helping Others: When Someone You Know Has a Mood Disorder

  20  Living Beyond Labels: Overcoming Stigma and Advocating for
        Change

Epilogue: Moving Toward Solid Ground

Bipolar Disorder Demystified also includes a medications appendix, resources and a glossary. and an annotated bibliography.

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