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Living with Someone Who's Living with Bipolar Disorder: A Practical Guide for Family, Friends, and Coworkers
Contributor(s): Lowe, Chelsea (Author), Cohen, Bruce M. (Author)
ISBN: 0470475668     ISBN-13: 9780470475669
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
OUR PRICE:   $21.60  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychopathology - Bipolar Disorder
- Self-help | Mood Disorders - General
Dewey: 616.895
LCCN: 2009033973
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 272 pages
 
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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

  • Guidance for identifying bipolar disorder symptoms and how to get the diagnosis confirmed
  • Strategies for dealing with rants, attacks, blame, depression, mania and other behaviors
  • Crucial information on medication and its effectiveness and potential side-effects
  • Techniques for dealing with attempts to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol
  • How many people with bipolar disorders can care for themselves, get help, feel supported and go on with their own lives

This important book contains real-life illustrative examples and a wealth of helpful strategies and coping mechanisms that can be put into action immediately.