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.