Waubonsee Community College

Bipolar disorder demystified, mastering the tightrope of manic depression, by Lana R. Castle ; foreword by Peter C. Whybrow

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-384) and index

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index present

non fiction

Bipolar disorder demystified

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by Lana R. Castle ; foreword by Peter C. Whybrow

mastering the tightrope of manic depression

Offers a guide to the nature of bipolar disorder, discussing symptoms, treatment, and the factors that complicate its diagnosis

Foreword / Peter C. Whybrow -- Authors note -- pt. 1. Living the bipolar life -- Introduction : welcome to the tightrope -- Mental illness myths -- A word or two about language -- Why I wrote this book -- Who can benefit from this book -- How this book is organized -- My hopes -- 1. Strutting on the tightrope : mania and hypomania -- What are mania and hypomania? -- The beginning strands of mania -- 2. Descending into darkness : depression -- What is clinical depression? -- The beginning strands of depression -- 3. Losing all hope : suicide -- The permanent "solution" to your temporary problem -- The folks you leave behind -- 4. Realizing there's a problem : recognition -- Risks of not seeking treatment -- "Coming to terms" with your condition -- Reasons people put off treatment -- Admitting you need help -- Helping others recognize your need for treatment -- Finding effective treatment and sticking with it -- Hospitalizationpt. 2. Separating strands -- 5. Probing the pathology : diagnosis -- What is a mood disorder? -- Getting a diagnosis -- Types of mood disorders -- Diagnostic complications -- Watching for early warning signs -- 6. Untangling complications : mimicking and co-occurring conditions -- Autoimmune disorders -- Cancer and tumors -- Endocrine disorders -- Infectious diseases -- Neurological disorders -- Other psychiatric disorders -- Unexplained conditions -- Are co-occurring conditions related? -- 7. Uncovering root causes : biochemistry and genetics -- Basic brain structure -- Biochemistry -- The endocrine system -- The flexible brain -- Genetics -- 8. Delving deep inside : personality -- Temperament -- Personality -- Personality theories -- Genetic contributions to personality and temperament -- How personality and temperament relate to bipolar disorder -- Personality disorders -- Five important personality concepts -- 9. Reflecting on childhood : upbringing -- The "bad parenting" myth -- What makes a family "functional"? -- What makes a family "dysfunctional"? -- Types of dysfunctional families -- Analyzing my own family -- Family communication -- Family discipline -- 10. Encountering snarls : stress and trauma -- Stress -- Trauma -- My experiences of stress and traumapt. 3. Maintaining balance -- 11. Building a foundation : first things first -- Maslow's hierarchy of needs -- Sleep and biorhythms -- Nutrition -- Drugs, alcohol, and nicotine -- Exercise -- Making changes gradually -- 12. Seeking medical treatment : medications and procedures -- Finding the right doctor -- Changing doctors -- Medication -- Managing medications -- Electroconvulsive therapy -- Transcranial magnetic stimulation -- Vagal nerve stimulation -- Hospitalization -- 13. Expressing your emotions : "talk therapy" -- What's involved in psychotherapy -- Individual therapy -- Group therapy -- Support groups -- 14. Exploring nonmedical options : alternatives and complements -- Dietary supplements -- Bodywork options -- Special devices and other treatments -- 15. Finding firmer footing : lifestyle adjustments -- Where do I start? -- Living and working in safe environments -- Increasing your sense of belonging -- Developing a new routine -- 16. Shifting your perspective : from wishes to reality -- Setting goals -- Affirmations -- Visualization -- 17. Being all that you can be : creativity and self-fulfillment -- Creativity and madness -- Creative or expressive therapies -- Nonpsychiatric options -- Self-fulfillment -- 18. Taking leaps of faith : spirituality and transcendence -- Organized religion -- Religious beliefs and mood disorders -- Religious approaches to peer support groups -- My religious upbringing -- My evolving religious views -- Connecting with your spiritual side -- Transcendence -- 17. Helping others : when someone you know has a mood disorder -- Showing concern and support -- How to tell when it's time to seek help -- Helping someone get treatment -- When hospitalization becomes necessary -- Helping someone cope after hospitalization -- 20. Living beyond labels : overcoming stigma and advocating for change -- Stigma from a historical perspective -- Stigma in the present -- What are the results of stigma? -- Limitations society must soon resolve -- Advocating for better treatment -- Epilogue. Moving toward solid ground -- Mental illness myths demystified -- Reasons for hope -- Medications appendix -- Dosage determinations -- Half-life determinations -- How to use these tables -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Resources -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments -- Index