A helping hand for a challenging condition

Bipolar disorder can be tough to fully understand and manage for both the people affected by it and their loved ones. Bipolar Disorder For Dummies gives you the latest, research-based information and self-help strategies you need to live your best life and negotiate the challenges associated with the condition. You’ll learn about the brain wiring that underlies the illness and discover the newest, most effective medications and treatments. You’ll also find ways to reduce symptoms and plan ahead to lessen the impact of manic or depressive episodes.

Inside…

• Understand the illness
• Get an accurate diagnosis
• Build a treatment plan
• Assemble a support team
• Weigh medication options
• Discover self-care strategies
• Help friends and loved ones
• Manage bipolar at work and school

Wrap your mind around bipolar disorder and understand your treatment options

Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, 4th Edition explains everything about this common mental health diagnosis in easy-to-understand terms. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you aren’t alone. This book helps make sense of options when it comes to medications, therapies, and treatments that could improve your quality of life. You can live a full life with bipolar disorder by managing your symptoms and following a solid treatment plan. With compassionate advice and friendly insights, this book empowers you with the information you need to find support for yourself or assist a loved one who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This updated edition covers emerging and alternative therapies, including ketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), marijuana, and psychedelics.

• Get the latest on medical, therapeutic, and self-help strategies for bipolar management
• Navigate your way through the challenges of a bipolar diagnosis
• Learn the chemistry behind bipolar disorder—in terms anyone can understand
• Control symptoms, function in times of crisis, and plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes

If you suspect you may have bipolar disorder, if you have recently been diagnosed, or if you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, this Dummies guide offers you an accessible resource for learning all the basics.