Schizophrenia and bipolar illness are genetic illnesses that are treated by changing brain biochemistry with medications. There is more than one type of bipolar illness; each responding to different medications. Atypical antipsychotic medications bring new hope for patients who suffer from the symptoms of schizophrenia.

• Clozaril is the best medication available today for patients suffering from schizophrenia.
• Lithium is very effective in treating bipolar illness. It prevents mania from recurring.
• Valproic acid is effective in treating fast cycling bipolar illness. It is also effective in treating regular cycling bipolar illness.

Schizophrenia is often misdiagnosed. These patients are in reality bipolar and respond to lithium, Depakote, Tegretol and other mood stabilizers. Correct diagnosis is the first step to treatment. Family members of patients suffering from schizophrenia need to know how to find biological psychiatrists who better understand how to treat these illnesses.

People suffering from the symptoms of schizophrenia or bipolar illness can be helped.

"Fantastic! Written so anyone can understand these illnesses. A must for all newly diagnosed and their family members. At last a real insight into what we are facing."

Ron Storn
National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association

"This book reads really well. Every chapter is important. I thank you for the privilege of reading this valuable book."

Lisa D. Alberts
Managing Editor
Psychopharmacology Bulletin
National Institute of Mental Health

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This book is for families, those who carry a heavy burden, whose hearts are saddened as they watch the lives of their loved ones go on into seeming nothingness. This book is for families who want to become more involved in the care their loved ones receive, yet have felt powerless and afraid to do so.

This is a book of questions and answers and more questions for the future. But above all this is a book of hope for families and their loved ones. Yes, hope. Many chronically ill patients are misdiagnosed and are not given adequate treatment, treatment that has the potential of turning lives of hopelessness into ones of hope.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Hope
• Etiology, How do we get these illnesses
• Diagnosing
• Treatment Options
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Schizophrenia Disorder
• Issues of Living
• Coping with Mental Illness in the Family
• Choosing Treatment
• Long-Term Care
• Providing a Supportive Environment
• Crisis Situations
• Problem Solving, Setting Limits
• Role of the Family in Rehabilitation
• Community Resources
• Private vs. Public
• Medications of the Future
• Hope for the Future

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders
Often Misdiagnosed, Often Mistreated: A Family Manual

Table of Contents

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Dimensions (in inches): 0.45 x 8.34 x 5.34
• Publisher: Ponte Vedra Publishing; (December 1996)
• ISBN: 0965499618

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