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Series foreword ix
Acknowledgements xi
Chapter 1 What is bipolar disorder? 1
Introduction 1
How common is it? 1
Symptoms of bipolar disorder 2
Causes 6
Course of illness 10
Creativity and bipolar disorder 12
Chapter 2 Treatments for bipolar disorder - medication 15
Drug treatments in general 15
Mood stabilisers 18
Antidepressants 21
Neuroleptics 23
Anti-Parkinsonian drugs 23
Minor tranquillisers 24
Self-monitoring and drug compliance 25
Chapter 3 Treatments for bipolar disorder - professional help 27
General practitioners 27
Community mental health teams 28
Relationships with professionals 34
Chapter 4 Recent developments in psychological approaches to bipolar disorder 37
Recent developments 37
What is cognitive-behavioural therapy? 39
How does cognitive-behavioural therapy work? 41
Assumptions 45
Chapter 5 Early warnings 48
Monitoring moods and early warning signs 48
Early warning signs of mania 49
Early warning signs of depression 54
Chapter 6 Helping yourself - routine, diet and relaxation 59
Protective effects of routine 59
Eating well and feeling well 61
Why alcohol and drugs can cause problems 63
Different types of relaxation 67
Safe thrills 68
Chapter 7 Vicious cycles and how to deal with them 70
Vicious cycles and stress 71
Problem solving 74
Relaxation 75
Anger and anger management 78
Assertiveness 82
Chapter 8 The risks of sleep loss 85
The body clock 85
The importance of checking your own mood 89
The problem with caffeine 90
Air travel and mood 92
Chapter 9 Family issues 94
Family and bipolar disorder 94
Involvement of family of origin 94
Involvement of spouses and partners97
Dealing with family breakdown after illness and rebuilding relationships 100
Support for families and partners 102
Chapter 10 Feeling bad about one's illness - guilt, shame and stigma 105
Stigma 105
Anger and loss 110
Guilt 112
Chapter 11 Survival issues 117
Money 118
Housing issues 120
Sexual behaviour 122
Social support and self-help 124
Relating to professionals - active helping 125
Chapter 12 Your rights and how to protect them 127
The Mental Health Act 128
Advocacy and support 130
Disability and discrimination 132
Driving 134
Self-help groups 134
A final note 137
Appendix A Useful addresses and further reading 138
Useful addresses 138
Further reading 143
Appendix B Deep muscle relaxation 145
Index 151
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