The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook · Managing Recurring Depression, Hypomania, and Anxiety by Roberts, Stephanie McMurrich -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents Foreword Introduction

The Purpose of This Book How This Book Is Different How to Use This Book Be Hopeful

What Is Bipolar II Disorder?

Bipolar Disorder, Type I Bipolar II Disorder Chapter Summary:

Understanding the Treatments for Bipolar II Disorder and a Guide to Using This Book

Common Medications for BPII Why Use a Skills-Based Therapy? Skills-Based Therapies for BPII Conclusion Chapter Summary:

Applying Acceptance to Bipolar II Disorder

Acceptance Defined Why Acceptance Is Important How Acceptance May Help You Manage Bipolar II Disorder Practicing Acceptance Chapter Summary:

Recognizing the Symptoms of Bipolar II Depression

Unique Characteristics of Bipolar II Depression Three Different Stories of Bipolar II Depression Triggers for Depression Identifying Your Triggers Monitoring Your Symptoms Chapter Summary:

Modifying Your Thinking and Behavior to Cope with Depression

How Your Thoughts, Mood, and Behaviors Are Related Developing Healthier Thinking Patterns Developing Healthier Behaviors Using These Skills to Cope with Depression and Prevent Relapse Chapter Summary:

More Strategies for Modifying Your Thoughts and Behavior

Dealing with Overwhelming Emotions and Urges Mindfulness Exercise and Nutrition Chapter Summary:

Hypomania—What Is It?

Symptoms of Hypomania Hypomania vs. Mania Early Warning Signs How Your Thinking Changes When You Are Hypomanic Why You Might Want to Avoid Hypomanic Episodes Monitoring Your Symptoms of Hypomania Chapter Summary:

Taking Action to Manage Your Hypomania

Modifying Hyperpositive Thinking Strategies for Managing Hypomanic Behaviors Using These Skills to Manage Hypomania and Prevent Relapse Chapter Summary:

Anxiety—What Is It?

Stress vs. Anxiety vs. Fear Avoidance Anxiety Disorders Chapter Summary:

Taking Action to Manage Your Anxiety

Avoiding Avoidance: Exposure Mindfulness Abdominal Breathing Imagery Conclusion Chapter Summary:

Involving Your Family and Friends

Whom You Should Tell About Your Disorder How to Tell Others About Your Disorder Know How Others Can Support You Define How Much Support You Would Like, and What Kind Inform Your Support Team of When You Would Like Them to Intervene How to Handle Difficult Reactions Support Groups Chapter Summary:

Putting It All Together to Create a Personalized Wellness Plan

Step 1: Assess Your Wellness Step 2: Capitalize on Your Strengths Step 3: Build Up Your Areas That You Could Improve Upon Step 4: Create Your Personalized Wellness Plan Step 5: Use and Modify Your Personalized Wellness Plan Chapter Summary: