Bipolar Parenting

The Close sisters are descended from very prominent and wealthy ancestors. When the Close sisters were very young, their parents joined a cult called the MRA, or Moral Rearmament. The family was suddenly uprooted to a cult school in Switzerland and, ultimately, to the Belgian Congo where their father became a surgeon in the war-ravaged republic, and ultimately the personal physician to President Mobutu.

Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic, quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for 100,000 Army troops to battle their way to Baghdad in 2003. Only years later would he learn how the pressure of organizing dozens of simultaneous life-or-death missions each day altered the biochemistry of his brain. Bipolar General offers a candid account of Martin's personal journey with undiagnosed mental illness.

For anybody familiar with the condition known as bipolar 2, you will probably know how difficult and distressing the condition can be. Bipolar 2 Disorder is a condition most commonly characterized by at least one hypomanic (happy) episode and one major depressive episode. Firstly, what is bipolar 2? Bipolar 2 disorder, is a type of mental illness that is very similar to bipolar 1 disorder. Typically, people suffering from bipolar 2 will experience severe mood swings and changes, alternating from periods of extreme lows, to highs over time.

Loving someone with bipolar disorder comes with unique challenges - but with the right knowledge and strategies, you can help your partner navigate the ups and downs while building a strong, supportive relationship. "Supporting a Partner with Bipolar Disorder: A Guide to Understanding and Providing Help" is a compassionate and practical resource designed for partners, spouses, and loved ones of individuals living with bipolar disorder.

Written in a highly accessible question-and-answer format, this comprehensive and compassionate guide draws on the latest research, a broad range of expert opinion, numerous real-life voices and personal experiences from people with bipolar disorder. With a list of useful resources, it is both the perfect first port of call and a reference bible you can refer to time and time again.

Whole Health can be achieved! Healing Bipolar and Depression, the 2nd Edition is the inspiring story of God’s grace and healing upon the life of Suzy Hoseus. There is no quick-fix method to gaining Whole Health. This book is about making life-giving choices and learning to live life the way God intended it to be lived—filled with love, joy, and dependence on Him.

Bipolar is a serious mental disorder that exhibits itself as serious emotional ups and downs, or mood swings. Bipolar sufferers can have hallucinations and psychosis episodes, though not all bipolar persons experience these. Bipolar disorder was formerly known as manic depression. People who suffer from this disorder can have abnormally happy ups ("highs") and extreme depressive down days ("lows").

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 of us are battling depression, anxiety, mental illness, or personality disorders. We feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed. We don't have the support systems to help lift us up and to help us cope with the stressors of daily life. We want to make things better for ourselves, but we may be at a loss as to how to do so. One of the first steps in fixing your life and your anxiety is to learn how to regulate your emotions. Our emotions cause us to feel out of control sometimes.

Discover the complete guide to bipolar disorder. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for both Bipolar I and Bipolar II. Explore the historical journey and evolution of understanding this condition, including the genetic, neurochemical, and environmental factors contributing to its development.

From Wendy K. Williamson and Honora Rose, the "Two Bipolar Chicks," comes this survival guide written for the novice, the pros, and everyone in between. Wendy and Honora cracked their wellness vaults of three decades' worth of tips to tell you what has, and has not, worked. Two Bipolar Chicks Guide to Survival: Tips for Living with Bipolar Disorder is the resource guide they wish they had when diagnosed, dubbed by professionals and readers as the "manual to bipolar life."

With a detailed analysis covering everything from etiology and pathophysiology to innovative therapeutic strategies, the work emphasizes the importance of differential diagnosis and presents an accurate classification of subtypes according to DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria. The discussion extends to neurobiological and psychological foundations, exploring the interplay of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors in the development of the disorder.

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.

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So, what happens when we are fun and loving and diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Where do friendships, love and family fit in? How do we navigate through a sex life? What about marijuana, alcohol, and smoking? In a fast-paced world, we can learn about different tools to help us navigate through bipolar disorder. We can utilize technology and modern therapy to ease our symptoms and stay and fun and stable. We deserve a good life full of love and fun. Let's go!

Depression and loneliness come and go. It is not uncommon for them to occur together, as depression causes people to isolate themselves, withdraw, and generally feel alone. Likewise, people who are alone in life (such as the elderly, shut-ins, prisoners, and people who are generally shy) may experience bouts of depression. Regardless of which causes the other, the reality is that you cannot avoid the problem and hope it goes away. While feelings of loneliness and depression may lessen with time, they usually return.

All of us have various relationships such as being a child, a parent, a friend and a lover. Being a person with bipolar disorder doesn't change that. In this book, we will navigate through bipolar disorder and how it intertwines into our relationships. Those who are meant to be in our lives will come and stay. If people cannot accept our boundaries, they may leave. That's okay. We will address all of it. Once we understand our bipolar disorder better, we can navigate through our relationships with ease.

For many years people have held the belief that bipolar disorder only affects adults, but recent findings suggest that having a bipolar child is not only possible, it is actually more and more common these days. While adults generally treat the disorder with the help of medication, therapy and pharmaceuticals, the same approach cannot really be taken with children, especially younger ones, and that's precisely why the Bipolar Survival Guide for Children by Heather Rose was written.

This compelling, heart-to-heart true story leaves its listeners inspired with a speechless sense of wonder. Bipolar Firsthand is a gift to humanity. People with manic depression are like the epicenter of an earthquake; no one nearby is left untouched. Living and breathing in this book, the author shines light on her soul's darkest hours and highest highs. She states that bipolar illness can be a learned condition, not necessarily a genetic, inherited disease.

Have you been told you have bipolar disorder? Or do you know someone who does? Maybe you're worried about your moodiness, or you've noticed some pretty strange behavior in a friend or relative. The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide gives you the support and information you need to bring stability back into your life.