Contents
A NOTE TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
INTRODUCTIONWHAT IS BIPOLAR DISORDER?
STEP I: MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS
CHAPTER 1: MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS
CHAPTER 2: SLEEP, DIET, EXERCISE, AND LIGHT
CHAPTER 4: KNOWING YOUR BIPOLAR DISORDER TRIGGERS
CHAPTER 5: THE BIPOLAR CONVERSATION
CHAPTER 6: CHOOSING A SUPPORTIVE HEALTH CARE TEAM
CHAPTER 7: TEACHING FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOW TO HELP YOU STAY STABLE
CHAPTER 9: INSURANCE AND PAPERWORK
CHAPTER 10: SPECIFIC PLANS FOR SPECIFIC PROBLEMS