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by Bryan L. Court (Author), Gerald E. Nelson (Author) "My bipolar disorder started with a rude surprise as my first episode of depression came rapidly out of nowhere when I was 20 years old..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 1 edition (1 Aug 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1560324937
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560324935
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
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The content of this book is aimed at those suffering from bipolar disorder, as well as their loved ones and helping professionals. Written by a bipolar sufferer, co-author Bryan L. Court, typical questions heard in bipolar support groups are provided, and each is given an in-depth answer. Court's development of answers was aided by a psychiatrist, labour law attorney, hospital worker and relevant literature. Chapters cover facts about the illness, relationship with the doctor, medications, other treatments, support groups, acceptance, family and friends, employment, disability and hospitalization. Each topical section includes an extensive "psychiatrist's response" by the co-author Gerald E. Nelson, MD, who has been working with bipolar disordered individuals for 20 years.


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A great resource for those with manic-depressive illness!
Bipolar Puzzle Solution is a unique book written by a mental health client (with a psychiatrist's commentary). It contains actual questions from members of bipolar disorder support groups and covers the whole person: physical, emotional, and spiritual components of recovery. It brings all of the essential elements of recovery into one place, and it includes an easy-to-read question-and- answer format about subjects such as: employment, friends and family, disability, hospitalization, and more. No other book on the market has this format and covers a wide range of subjects of interest to those seeking information on bipolar disorder.

Did you know that 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 heard in bipolar support groups. Written by a bipolar sufferer, coauthor 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 coauthor 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 components of recovery -- this book is essential for individuals suffering from bipolar disorder, as well as their loved ones and helping professionals.

Answering questions about bipolar illness and how to live with it, this book addresses 187 recovery-related questions over the broad range of interest to the patient, family, and friend, and utilizes the same question-and-answer format heard in bipolar support groups. Subjects cover a wide spectrum, including: understanding the illness; treatment methods; medications; attitudes; acceptance; faith; living problems; relationships with friends, family, and psychiatrists; support groups; disability; hospitalization; and employment difficulties. The answers were obtained from a psychiatrist, a labor law attorney, and a hospital worker. A psychiatrist (Nelson) reviewed the answers to the questions and provided a response to each section of the book.

Sadly, two out of three are either receiving no care at all or are being inadequately treated because of misdiagnosis and a lack of recognition of the symptoms. Unfortunately, fifteen percent of the individuals with bipolar illness will choose suicide to end their suffering. You can make a difference! Buy this book and put it to good use in your family, among your friends, or in your community!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!!, 30 Jul 1999
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From someone who lived with a spouse diagnosed with bipolar disorder, this is the best information that I have found to date on this subject. For the last four years, I have been searching for information that was easy to read and understand about the disorder. I have yet to read anything that not only helped me to understand the disease but to also give me some insight on how someone with the disorder feels and what they face on an almost daily basis.

Thank you, Bryan & Dr Nelson, for taking the time to help us better understand and hopefully deal with the issues a bipolar/manic diagnosis can have on the person as well as their friends and family.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tired of depressing memoirs? Read this book!, 12 Jun 1998
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BIPOLAR PUZZLE SOLUTION is a book that patients and families both need to read. It is presented in question and answer format, and offers basic advice, therapy almost, on how to live with manic-depressive illness. It covers the everyday problems, such as how to deal with diet and food additives, exercise, drug use and abuse, that may affect one's moods.

It also talks about what to do when feeling "down", how to handle possible daily mood fluctuations, how to be, make and keep friends, sexual difficulties due to medications and how to keep ignorant people and their thoughtless remarks about your "craziness" from getting you down. In short, this book has much advice for staying healthy, as a book about diabetes and well-being would have advice about that illness.

What surprises me is that I'm the first to review this book, and I have not yet seen it on any of sites devoted to bipolar disorder. Perhaps there is too much space devoted to the "memoirs" of so-called celebrities, that people have forgotten that bipolar disorder is not a glamorous disease suffered only by beautiful, elegant, brilliant people. It is a harrowing disease that wrecks the lives of many smart people just trying to make a living and enjoy life. It has quotidian (everyday) implications such as mood fluctuations that subject their sufferers to a skewed vision of the world and the people in it, and diet, exercise and sleep problems that can throw a person into a serious episode.

This book has a religious component; those who don't adhere can skip those questions and go onto the other things, because there is much of value here for everyone!

I think this book should be in every public and medical library!

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wished I had the book two years ago, 17 Nov 1998
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I am your typical father, who wants answers now. Two years ago, when our son came home from college three units shy of his degree, I started my assult with "Why can't you work?" "Look at your brothers, they're doing what I want." and "You're lazy." Yes, I said all those wrong things.

This book has opened my eyes to what my son has been going through in the past three years. The book is extremely acrruate when it says mediaction is key.

As stated in our support group, "How would you like to be trapped inside that body, and you can't get out?" I am convinced that he'll never be the exactly the same bright, educated, out-going, loving boy of the past. But, I can look forward to an adult who has gone through a lot, and is making great strides. Keep one thing in mind...medication, medication, medication is the only way to get better. Second best thing is to get some education via a support group and a book like this. This book was outstanding. It can save you a lot heartaches.

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