Take control of your depression : proven strategies to help you feel better now
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Foreword, by Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, and Timothy J. Petersen, PhD Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Mental Health Basics The Basic Steps Sleep and Depression Sleep Hygiene Diet and Nutrition Physical Exercise Routine and Structure Avoid Isolation Chapter 2. Mood Disorders Major Depression Bipolar Disorder Making the Diagnosis of a Mood Disorder Symptoms of Depression Symptoms of Elevated Mood Mood Chart Depression and Anxiety The Stigma of Mood Disorders Fatigue and Depression Chapter 3. Common Obstacles in Depression Feeling Defined by Depression Fear of Getting Better Rumination Chapter 4. Defining Your Baseline Chapter 5. Managing Your Mood Disorder Follow Your Treatment Plan Talk Therapy Medications Inpatient Care What to Do When You Can't Afford Treatment The Relationship with Your Therapist Managing Depression and Bipolar Disorder Additional Tips for Managing Your Mood Disorder Chapter 6. What Is the Goal? Wellness as the Goal Steps to Wellness Chapter 7. Relapse Prevention Overview of Relapse Prevention Triggers Warning Signs An Action Plan for Relapse Prevention What If I Feel Suicidal? Chapter 8. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors How You Think about the World Affects How You Feel How You Think and Feel also Affects How You Act Should Statements Challenging and Changing Your Thoughts Evidence For and Against Pleasure and Mastery Chapter 9. Strategies to Get You through the Tough Times Coping and Stress Mindfulness Distress Tolerance Communication Skills Talking with Your Doctor Tips for Family and Friends Chapter 10. Dealing with Family and Friends Family and Friends Who Are Supportive Family and Friends Who Are Not Supportive People You Choose Not to Tell When to Disclose Your Illness How to Disclose Your Illness Managing Relationships Can Be Tricky How to Survive the Holidays with Family Chapter 11. Pulling It All Together Chapter 12. Collective Wisdom Advice from Some Remarkable People Technology in Mental Illness Helpful Websites Books of Interest Conclusion Appendix Glossary References Index