Download or read book Bipolar and the Art of Roller coaster Riding written by Madeleine Kelly and published by Two Trees Media. This book was released on 2005 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Embrace the Warrior Within written by Milly Jones and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-02-14 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This adventure book is my experience of living with and surviving a mental illness. Traveling through manic highs and depressive lows, this book takes you on the rollercoaster ride of my life. Using poetry and snippets of my mind, I unveil myself to the public and embrace the hand that I was given. Mental health issues have hit me hard, and so this book is here to inspire people. It’s hard, but you have to carry on through the ups and downs and pick yourself up whenever you fall. Because despite coming back from the darkest of places, I can now say that I am happy to be alive!
Download or read book The Roller Coaster Ride written by Janice Bingham Rench and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-11-19 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining fiction with non-fiction, the reader is provided with multiple vantages from which to explore and understand the experiences of those with bipolar illness and the potentially devastating impacts of the disease on those who love the afflicted individual.Ms. Rench has over thirty-five years experience as a counselor, victim advocate, administrator of nonprofit organizations, and public speaker in the field of mental health. Earlier book releases were aimed at increasing the understanding of adolescents approaching sexuality, involved with sexual violence, or domestic violence. Ms. Rench has a longstanding interest in increasing public awareness on an array of mental health issues. Writing on these issues has been her primary vehicle to promote such awareness. Ms. Rench divides her time between New England and the panhandle of Florida.
Download or read book Family Experiences of Bipolar Disorder written by Cara Aiken and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness, seriously affecting not only the person with bipolar but also their children, partner, parents, family and friends. While most people are familiar with the terms 'manic depressive' and 'bipolar disorder', there remains a lack of real understanding about the illness and many sufferers and their families can feel helpless, alone and misunderstood. Family Experiences of Bipolar Disorder is a personal and honest account of bipolar disorder. The author Cara Aiken has lived with bipolar for 10 years, and in this book she gathers together her experiences and those of a host of contributors to portray the reality of the illness and its impact on family life. Their children give open and frank accounts of their lives with a bipolar parent, and partners and close family members explain how it has affected them. The book also features important facts and figures related to bipolar which are contributed by leading experts. This moving and insightful book will provide an invaluable source of guidance, advice and support to people with bipolar disorder and their families, as well as an insight for professionals into the reality of life with the illness.
Download or read book I m Not Crazy written by I'm Not Crazy and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teens!! It isn't fair that you have depression or bipolar disorder. You can continue along the same path, but chances are, if someone gave you this workbook, that path isn't the best. Working through these pages will help you understand what the heck everyone is talking about. You might even see some of your behaviors and thoughts. It has practical suggestions to help you cope. What does it hurt to try? Ultimately, it is your choice to work through the issues. But, it's kinda nice to see that you aren't the only one to have these crazy thoughts.
Download or read book Social Work Practice and Psychopharmacology written by Sophia F. Dziegielewski, PhD, LCSW and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the Second Edition: “This is a very well-written book...My students appreciated the down-to-earth style of writing...Many of my students are deathly afraid of topics that have anything to do with biology. [They] were assured by the lack of jargon and the fact that the chapters were written in a way that they could easily understand. I look forward to the third edition!” -Nathan Thomas, LCSW San Jose State University, School of Social Work “New findings emerge daily, and new medications hit the market every year...The nature of this topic lends itself to revision at least every 2-3 years to stay current and germane to current practice standards... The case studies are a nice way to transform and integrate clinical principles with social work practice. Students have enjoyed the book as a foundational text.” -Dr. Robert Mindrup, PsyD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Social Work This comprehensive text—noted for its facility in integrating principles into practice--prepares social work students to play a key role within an interdisciplinary health care team: that of counseling clients who are taking medications used to treat common mental health conditions. The third edition has been fully revised to include new medications and reflect changes resulting from the publication of the DSM 5. Sample treatment plans, case examples, and a full glossary of medications have been updated, and the addition of a comprehensive Instructor’s Manual further enhances the text’s value. Also included is information on prescription drug abuse, expanded discussions of psychopharmacological considerations related to gender and culture, a new section on medical marijuana, pregnant women, and new content related to suicide warnings and internet availability and electronic records. The third edition also features a discussion of potential interactions with medications used to treat chronic conditions and emphasizes professional collaboration. The text is replete with guidance on common medicine-related issues social workers encounter in practice, including identifying potentially dangerous drug interactions and adverse side effects, improving medication compliance, recognizing the warning signs of drug dependence, and understanding how psychopharmacology can work in conjunction with psychosocial interventions. The role of the social worker taking into account treatment planning is stressed. The text also addresses the particular needs of children, older adults, and pregnant women and the treatment of specific mental health conditions. New to the Third Edition: • Reflects changes related to the DSM-5, the Affordable Care Act, and a multitude of new medications • Includes a restructured chapter on special populations highlighting the needs of children and adolescents, older adults and pregnant women • Presents new sections on electronic health records, telemedicine, suicide warnings, and medical marijuana • Offers enhanced coverage of psychopharmacological considerations related to gender and culture • Updates case examples, treatment plans, and extensive medication glossary • Provides a comprehensive Instructor’s Manual with PowerPoint slides, a sample syllabus, and sample tests Key Features: • Addresses the role of medication from the perspective of social work treatment • Delivers guidance on common challenges social workers encounter in practice • Encourages and empowers clients to be active in their own treatment • Emphasizes the role of the social worker in the use and misuse of medication • Identifies potentially dangerous drug interactions and adverse side effects • Explains how psychopharmacology works in conjunction with psychosocial interventions
Download or read book Thriving on the Bipolar Roller Coaster written by Phyllis Elliott Lcsw-R and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does a person do when life suddenly changes-and not for the better? Phyllis Elliott didn't expect racing thoughts, lack of concentration, and sleep deprivation followed by extreme sluggishness. At forty-four, she planned to enter graduate school for social work when her life was upended by a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. With the everyday demands of life, family, and career, Elliott felt overwhelmed. One day she was a wife, mother, and student, and the next, a patient. Things that used to be effortless now took more energy than she could summon. In Thriving on the Bipolar Roller Coaster, Elliott courageously shares her journey from patient back to her former roles as she discusses: - Medication and coping skills - Education and advocacy - Recovery and hope - Special tools for the families of children and teens The knowledge that Elliott gained allowed her to achieve her goals and to live a full life once again. For patients, their loved ones, and the professionals treating them, Thriving on the Bipolar Roller Coaster is an essential guide to finding hope, managing symptoms, and thriving in the midst of bipolar challenges.
Download or read book Mindful Wellness written by Carolyn Farrugia and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falling ill to depression has given me firsthand experience into the world of mental illness. My first book, Mindful Wellness: The Happiest Place in the World came about through my work with people diagnosed with a mental illness. There was some missing link in their development. The research I discovered unveiled a length of time between onset of illness, diagnosis, treatment, and finally, management or maintenance. The missing links were obvious to some but not so to others, who waited years for a correct diagnosis and then more years to come for the correct treatment and waiting for the side effects of medication to lessen. I started writing this next chapter of Mindful Wellness and got the name for this new book from my son Corey, who suggested I call it Being Happy. This book became my main focus for treatment along with medication and a balanced lifestyle. I asked myself, had I been ill with this for some time, was I not receiving the correct treatment? Luckily for me, I wasnt missing too many links in my development. However, this illness did knock me for six. When you become almost demonised with such an alienating, fearful illness, you see no way out. All that you have learnt has disappeared, and you struggle to get back to a reality that used to work for you. I am hoping that this book, Mindful Wellness: Being Happy, rewards you as much as the journey has rewarded me. I take my hat off to all who suffer and pray that one day you will be healed from yourself and live a life of mindful wellness, being happy.
Download or read book Riding the Rollercoaster written by Lisa R. Stein and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Riding the Rollercoaster: A 30-Year Memoir of Living with Bipolar is a poignant and personal account that follows the life of a remarkable woman who has navigated the turbulent waters of bipolar disorder for three decades. In this illuminating memoir, readers are invited to witness her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows, triumphs and setbacks, as she confronts the formidable challenges of this complex mental health condition."--Back cover.
Download or read book Living on a Roller Coaster written by James O. Wessinger and published by . This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ride at Your Own Risk written by Christina Marie Bailey and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Trapped on a Runaway Roller Coaster: Poetry from an Unstable Mind comes a hard look at life with bipolar disorder from a suffereras perspective. Ride at Your Own Risk is a collection of personal experiences combined with an informative message about the disorder as well as the roller coaster that is pregnancy. This book is filled to the brim with a hopeful message, wrapped up in the comedy and tragedy that only real life can bring. Youall smile, laugh and maybe even cry a little. Most of all, youall gain some understanding of a little-discussed subject in a world where information is the key to healthy living for all.
Download or read book Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster written by Don B Gonzalez and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a compelling journey through the labyrinth of bipolar living with "Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster." In this insightful exploration, the complexities of bipolar disorder unfold through a lens of compassion, resilience, and understanding.Discover the power of resilience as ten diverse individuals share their personal stories navigating parenthood, triumphing in academia, and turning adversity into advocacy. Each narrative becomes a beacon of hope, illustrating that within the highs and lows, there lies an indomitable human spirit. Unveil strategies for stability, from medication management and therapeutic approaches to holistic well-being practices. Witness the strength forged in facing challenges head-on, navigating relationships, and confronting societal stigma. This book transcends the clinical narrative, offering a holistic perspective on managing bipolar disorder in everyday life. As the pages turn, readers will find not just stories but a collective call to foster compassion, reduce stigma, and envision a society where the journey of bipolar living is met with empathy and support. "Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster" is an invitation to understand, empathize, and stand together in creating a world where every individual, regardless of their mental health journey, can thrive. Engaging, insightful, and filled with narratives of triumph, this book is a beacon of understanding in the realm of bipolar living.
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Download or read book Riding the Roller Coaster written by Marja Bergen and published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life can hold rich possibilities even for those with a mental illness. Learning to live with a mood disorder is something people do gradually, as life unfolds. Bit by bit they begin to recognise the symptoms. Gradually they begin to manage their illness. Marja Bergen is one of those people. Over the 30 years that she has had manic depression, she has gradually adopted a lifestyle that makes it possible not only to cope, but to live a full and productive life. In 'Riding the Roller Coaster', she shares some very practical tips, including escaping the blues before they grab you, what to do when you don't feel like doing anything, and keeping life stable. But there are obstacles. There is a social stigma attached to mental illness. Marja Bergen believes that this stigma can be overcome. It is a matter of accepting mental illness as an illness like any other. It is a matter of attitude. The attitude of individuals with a mental illness -- toward themselves, toward their illness and toward their potential makes a great deal of difference. To become really well, a person must work hard to improve their own life. Taking control and making things happen is far better than waiting for something to happen, and Marja Bergen writes with warmth and eloquence about how to do exactly that.
Download or read book Rollercoaster Finding and Treating Bipolar and Other Unstable Mood Disorders written by H. Paul Putman (III) and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07-28 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the various types of depressive and other mood disorders can be difficult. A practicing psychiatrist explains how to diagnose and treat unstable mood disorders, such as Bipolar Disorder. Eleven case examples illustrate the symptoms and treatments. Chapters on children, adolescents and pregnancy are also included. This is a useful handbook for patients, families, mental health workers, non-psychiatric physicians and physician extenders.
Download or read book The Roller Coaster of My Bipolar Disorder written by Romo Gauvreau and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I must warn the reader that in spite of my efforts to deliver a book in Shakespearian English, it won't happen. There will be some mistakes in my text, like there are some in my life. And I will not hire a corrector. I am who I am; it is what it is! Maybe you should buckle your seat belts... and have a good read!
Download or read book iMIND written by DAVID S. ARNOLD, MD and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One's search for a sense of clarity and stability in this world can be daunting. Have you ever wondered what controls your life? Is it your thoughts, your feelings, or your desires? Is it other people that control your life? If you were able to find a path to self-enlightenment and inner change that would transform your life, what would it be worth to you? Through the use of a simple unified model, this book attempts to explain the behavior and interactions of individuals, groups, and systems. It presents a unique theory and method that can be used for self-guided personal growth and change. Together, the model and method can be used to obtain greater mental flexibility, power, and stability. The long-term goal is continuous personal growth and change. As you proceed, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and of our world. You will also gain new tools that you can use when dealing with the people and the systems that surround and impact you. You can use these tools to teach others about your nature and about their own natures as well. Along with stories, quotes, case studies, thought provoking information, carefully worked-out questions and suggestions: David S. Arnold, M.D. provides in-depth guidelines for self-enlightenment and inner change that will transform the reader's life. He offers sane, sensible, and reliable insights that will enhance the reader's ability to make important life decisions.
