Living Well with Bipolar Disorder

Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life

By: David J. Miklowitz PhD

Narrated by: Riverside Narrators

What does it take to achieve a successful career, healthy habits, and fulfilling relationships--even with bipolar disorder (BD)?

What common stressors do you need to look out for, and how can you cope with them?

No one is better suited to provide people with BD with practical problem-solving help than leading expert David J. Miklowitz. From managing mood swings to dealing with anxiety, getting enough sleep, defusing family conflicts, and troubleshooting medications, this book offers keys to effective self-care.

Short, easy-to-understand chapters help you tackle challenges as they arise and plan for trouble spots that lie ahead. With Dr. Miklowitz's empowering guidance, navigate your own unique path to living well.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 David J. Miklowitz, PhD (P)2024 The Guilford Press

Critic reviews

"It is amazing how Dr. Miklowitz takes complex scientific information and boils it down to an accessible guide on how to live with bipolar disorder gracefully. Every conceivable practical aspect of life is covered, from anxiety to sex, from suicidal thoughts to dealing with bosses and coworkers, from combatting insomnia to managing anger and irritability. An incredible resource!"--Michael J. Gitlin, MD, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Health

“Bipolar disorder can make you feel as if you’ve lost control of your life. With practical, easy-to-implement wisdom, Dr. Miklowitz shows how to regain a sense of control over this sometimes frustrating, often baffling illness. His insights are invaluable for anyone who has a bipolar diagnosis, or who cares about someone who does. It’s rare to find so much clinical expertise combined with such genuine compassion.”--Terri Cheney, author of Manic: A Memoir

"This is an excellent book--a very practical guide to living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Miklowitz, an acclaimed authority in the treatment of mood disorders, provides clear and valuable suggestions for how to navigate a seemingly unnavigable condition."--Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, author of An Unquiet Mind