Bipolar Puzzle Solution: A Mental Health Client's Perspective [Hardcover]

Background Information. A Psychiatrist's Comments. Section 1. Bryan's Introduction to the Illness. Section 2 The Illness. Section 3. Relationship with the Doctor. Section 4. Medications in General. Section 5. Use of Lithium Carbonate. Section 6. Use of Other Medications. Section 7. Other Treatments. Section 8. Faith and Attitude. Section 9. Acceptance. Section 10. Living with the Illness. Section 11. Support Groups. Section 12. Family and Friends. Section 13. Employment Related Issues. Section 14. Disability. Section 15. Hospitalization. Section 16. It's an Emergency -- Suicide. Section 17. Additional Resources. Section 18. The Light at the End of the Tunnel. References. Index. About the Authors.In the U.S. approximately one percent of the population (2.6 million) have a bipolar disorder -- also called manic-depressive illness -- characterized by mood cycles of depression and mania (excessive elation, activity, talkativeness, etc.). Because bipolar illness has genetic tendencies, it affects those from all walks of life, but the majority of persons with the illness don't seek help. Most have been misunderstood, rejected, shunned, and disliked because of the disorder, and they struggle against preconceived ideas and prejudices -- but all seek answers, health, freedom, hope, and love. For someone with bipolar disorder, education and knowledge about the illness are necessary for successful treatment. Until now, few road maps have been available. In this book, the pieces that compose the bipolar puzzle come together in a unique question-and-answer format. Written by a bipolar sufferer, co-author Bryan L. Court, typical questions heard in bipolar support groups are provided and each is followed by an in-depth answer. Each topical section also includes an extensive Psychiatrist's Response by co-author Gerald E. Nelson, M.D., who has been working with bipolar disordered individuals for over 20 years. Covering the whole person -- physical, emotional, and spiritual componentlƒv