Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and PracticeBipolar disorder or manic depression is a serious mental disorder attracting increasing interest and could represent the next major area for the wider application of cognitive behavioral therapy. The authors have treated manic depressive patients on a routine clinical basis and have included in this book a detailed description of the techniques and issues in working with this client group. |
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I just felt ... heavy it's hard to explain , like I did put on a bit of weight , and I had to watch my diet really carefully , but also my mind felt heavy , slow , I didn't get the same buzz out of clubbing , and out of work .
I just felt ... heavy it's hard to explain , like I did put on a bit of weight , and I had to watch my diet really carefully , but also my mind felt heavy , slow , I didn't get the same buzz out of clubbing , and out of work .
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Since that first episode she has been very compliant with medication and has felt very dependent on her psychiatrist , wanting extra appointments and seeking additional support . She had one further hypomanic episode , but this was a ...
Since that first episode she has been very compliant with medication and has felt very dependent on her psychiatrist , wanting extra appointments and seeking additional support . She had one further hypomanic episode , but this was a ...
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He felt especially inhibited around his bosses . He was given the behavioural task of being more chatty to them on the job , and reported that this worked well and made him feel more confident . 1 Feelings of stigmatisation can also ...
He felt especially inhibited around his bosses . He was given the behavioural task of being more chatty to them on the job , and reported that this worked well and made him feel more confident . 1 Feelings of stigmatisation can also ...
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Contents
Introduction to bipolar disorder | 1 |
Review of current treatment | 25 |
Psychosocial models in bipolar disorder | 42 |
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