Name: Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder
Author: Chelsea Lowe, Bruce M. Cohen

An essential resource for anyone who has a close relationship with a person who is bipolar This book provides a much-needed resource for family and friends of the more than 5 million American adults suffering from bipolar disorder. From psychotic behavior that requires medication to milder mood swings with disturbing ups and down, this book offers a warm and often humorous user-friend guide for coping with bipolar loved ones, colleagues, and friends. The book includes <ul> <li>Guidance for identifying bipolar disorder symptoms and how to get the diagnosis confirmed </li> <li>Strategies for dealing with rants, attacks, blame, depression, mania and other behaviors </li> <li>Crucial information on medication and its effectiveness and potential side-effects </li> <li>Techniques for dealing with attempts to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol </li> <li>How many people with bipolar disorders can care for themselves, get help, feel supported and go on with their own lives </li></ul>This important book contains real-life illustrative examples and a wealth of helpful strategies and coping mechanisms that can be put into action immediately.

A Practical Guide for Family, Friends, and Coworkers

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