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Beyond the Bipolar Label: A Workbook to Overcome Self-Stigma, Break Free from Shame, and Live Authentically

by Andrea B. Vassilev

A workbook for seeing beyond diagnosis

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A workbook for seeing beyond diagnosis

Organized around Andrea B. Vassilev’s Overcoming Self-Stigma in Bipolar Disorder program, this workbook focuses on how stigma and shame can shape a person’s sense of self, relationships, and work. Its activities address negative messages about bipolar disorder, self-critical thought patterns, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. Practical sections also cover reclaiming identity, building confidence, and talking with others about bipolar disorder. The book frames diagnosis as one part of a person’s experience, while centering the work of developing a broader sense of identity and self-worth.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults with bipolar disorder who want structured exercises addressing self-stigma and shame
  • People seeking workbook-based support with self-compassion, identity, or conversations about bipolar disorder
  • Supporters who want to understand themes of stigma and self-acceptance as presented in a workbook

Themes

Bipolar disorder and self-stigmaShame and self-worthIdentity beyond diagnosisSelf-compassion and self-acceptanceCommunication about mental health

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Book overview

You are more than your bipolar disorder. Cultivate self-worth, reclaim your identity, and live fully with this innovative and proven-effective workbook.

If you have bipolar, you may experience painful self-stigma that is driven by others' opinions, discrimination, and your own life experiences. Self-stigma can affect your self-esteem, relationships, and work--and can lead to more emotional distress and even trigger future episodes. So, how can you move past the shame and negative self-talk that stand between you and lasting recovery?

Written with deep warmth by an expert in bipolar--who lives with bipolar herself--and based on her Overcoming Self-Stigma in Bipolar Disorder program, this step-by-step workbook offers innovative, proven-effective, and empowering tools to help you increase your well-being and sense of self. You'll learn to challenge negative messages about what it means to have bipolar, humanize your mental health struggles, and cultivate unwavering self-compassion and self-acceptance. Most importantly, you'll come to understand that you are so much more than your diagnosis.

Discover validating activities and skills to:

  • Unmask shame and reclaim your identity
  • Replace negative thinking patterns
  • Navigate talking to others about your bipolar
  • Improve your confidence

Bipolar is a part of your life experience, but it doesn't have to define who you are. If you're ready to move beyond the pain of self-stigma, reclaim your self-worth, balance your moods, and live your best life, this workbook can help guide you, step by step.

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