Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Julie A. Fast
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Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Understanding and Helping Your Partner

Author: Julie A. Fast, John D. Preston, Psy.D.

Narrator: Jo Anna Perrin

Unabridged: 9 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/19/2011


Synopsis

Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of dramatically manic behavior and episodes of extreme sadness and hopelessness, often with periods of normalcy in between. Those close to bipolar individuals may experience feelings of fear, loss, and anxiety and a constant uncertainty about the bipolar individual's mood. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder is the first of its kind: written to the partner of a bipolar individual and designed to mend strained relationships. If your partner suffers from bipolar disorder, use this book to learn how to negotiate his or her episodic crises. Find out how to recognize a bipolar conversation. Survive the financial turbulence manic spending may cause. Deal with problematic sexual issues. Know when to call for help. All of the tactics in this book work to offer relief and engender a greater sense of stability.Understand that the ultimate goal of this book, the development of a peaceful and loving relationship, is absolutely achievable with patience and good advice.

Author Bio

Julie A. Fast is a world leading mental health expert, national speaker, and the critically acclaimed author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Get it Done When You're Depressed, and The Health Cards Treatment System for Bipolar Disorder. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Shannah on 2009-02-03 17:05:20

This book really helped to explain the disease and the effects it has on the whole family. It lets you know that it is a family problem and invites your partner to get involved in a healthier way.