Living With Someone Who'S Living With Bipolar Disorder Av Chelsea Lowe, Bruce M. Cohen

<p>An essential resource for anyone who has a close relationship with a person who is bipolar</p><p>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</p><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><p>This