Bipolar Psychology

Ti preoccupi per qualcuno intorno a te i cui stati d'animo sono completamente incomprensibili e imprevedibili? Hai tu stesso sentimenti caotici e confusi, che vanno oltre i "giorni buoni e giorni cattivi"? Oppure la diagnosi è già "borderline"? Allora questa guida ti offre un primo punto di contatto sensibile per tutte le domande, le preoccupazioni e i dubbi che ora ti assalgono. Ti informa, in modo facilmente comprensibile, sulle ultime scoperte scientifiche sulla malattia e ti mostra quali opzioni di trattamento efficaci e diverse sono attualmente disponibili in psicologia.

Mit "Stabilität kann man leben - Psychische Gesundheit erlangen und behalten" setzt Annett Oehlschläger ihr erstes, bereits im Jahr 2017 erschienenes Buch "Stabilität kann man essen?!" fort. Nun, sechs Jahre und eine Fortbildung in Orthomolekularer Medizin später ist sie inzwischen Präventologin und berät Betroffene, ihren eigenen Weg aus der Krankheit zu finden.

An important—and intimate—interrogation of how we treat mental illness and how we understand ourselves In the early 1960s, JFK declared that science would take us to the moon. He also declared that science would make the “remote reaches of the mind accessible” and cure psychiatric...

Black women are beautiful, intelligent and capable —but mostly they embrace strong. Esteemed clinical psychologist, Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, praises the strength of women, while exploring how trauma and adversity have led to deep emotional pain and shaped how they walk through the world. ...

Adults and children who have been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder can benefit from eating a bipolar diet. Bipolar disorders can be described as a psychological illness that manifests itself in intense low and high mood swings. While professionals in the medical field cannot recommend a specific cure for the illness, they can recommend changes in an individual's diet plan because they are closely related. Changes in the diet can assist with managing the condition and keeping it under control.

There are a lot of personality disorders, so many, sometimes, that we lose track. Personally, I know someone with schizophrenia, several people who have narcissist traits, autism, and ADHD that run in my own family, and even a few people diagnosed with borderline disorder. Disorders are a part of society, whether you like it or not. We may feel, at times, that those disorders cause people to act "strange" or "rude" or "manipulative". And this may be true, but if we understand the disorders, we can more easily guess where it came from and handle them more appropriately, too.

Reframe Your Mind offers practical, compassionate CBT-based tools for real change—no jargon, no fluff. Whether you're managing on your own or between therapy sessions, this guide gives you the clarity and structure you need. Every tool is built for real-life challenges—not textbook cases—and tailored for all energy levels. You'll also get simple scripts to ask for support, troubleshoot setbacks, and handle co-occurring issues like anxiety and trauma.

Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.

A diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be scary... but it also opens up an opportunity for growth and stability. Ready to find the answers? Around one in every 100 people is diagnosed with bipolar disorder at some point in their lives… but if you’re one of them, it probably feels more isolating than that. Despite the rising awareness of mental health challenges, it’s a condition still shrouded in misunderstanding, and while you’re caught up in the extreme highs and lows it presents, it’s difficult to understand it yourself, let alone help anyone else to understand it.

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.

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.

The New York Times best-selling author blends a pitch-perfect childlike voice with keen adult observation as she shares her heartrending, groundbreaking insider's look into the fascinating and frightening world of childhood bipolar disorder.

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.

Did you know that over 12% of the world's population suffers from mental illness like depression? That number is also on the rise as more people tackle the ever-increasing daily demands of modern life. At times, when dealing with these feelings, it can feel like you are living with a constant cloud over your head and have no one to talk to about what you're going through. But that is not the case. This book can help you gain back control over your emotions and thoughts and help lead you toward a happier and healthier everyday life.

For most of human history, mental illness has been largely untreatable. Sufferers lived their lives - if they survived - in and out of asylums, accumulating life's wreckage around them. In 1948, all that changed when an Australian doctor and recently returned prisoner of war, working alone in a disused kitchen, set about an experimental treatment for one of the scourges of mankind - manic depression, or bipolar disorder. That doctor was John Cade and in that small kitchen he stirred up a miracle.

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.

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.

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.

My journey with mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder, has woven itself throughout my life for 40 years. Whether it was active, or dormant, it has always lurked in the shadows. But, this illness, like any illness, can be managed and maintained.This story is particularly relevant for today's society. It is our charge to know a segment of our society who, for the most part, is misunderstood. When the Brakes Fail provides a forum for understanding the myths, the injustices, and the stigma of mental illness.