Bipolar Us

by Janet S Coburn

Overview

Author Janet Coburn explores life with bipolar disorder in this collection of short, easily readable essays drawn from her popular blog. Bipolar Us includes chapters on work, family life, self-care and caregivers, society and stigma, treatments and medications, and other important issues for those who live with bipolar disorder and their families, friends, and loved ones. It emphasizes that there are many ways to cope with bipolar disorder and that bipolar disorder can be treated successfully with help and caring.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781087868714
Publisher:	Janet Coburn
Publication date:	02/24/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	383
File size:	644 KB

About the Author

Janet Coburn is a writer, editor, and blogger who lives with bipolar 2 disorder, which she has had since childhood. She has degrees from the University of Dayton and Cornell University, which along with her personal experiences inform her writing. She lives in Ohio with her husband and a varying number of cats.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter One: Society, Stigma and Mental Health

Chapter Two: Our Friends and Families

Chapter Three: Self-Care and Caregivers

Chapter Four: Therapies and Support Systems

Chapter Five: What Science Offers

Chapter Six: Bipolar and the World of Work

Chapter Seven: Difficulties of Life

Chapter Eight: Bipolar Me and Bipolar Us

Chapter Nine: Random Thoughts