Living With Someone Whos Living With..., Chelsea Lowe
Living With Someone Whos Living With..., Chelsea Lowe
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Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder
A Practical Guide for Family, Friends, and Coworkers

Author: Chelsea Lowe, Bruce M. Cohen

Narrator: Jean Alexander

Unabridged: 6 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/20/2020


Synopsis

A guide for family and friends of the 5 million American adults suffering from this difficult disorder (10 million according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness), compared to 2.2 million people over 18 in the US who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. From psychotic behavior that requires medication to milder mood swings with disturbing ups and down, warm, sometimes humorous user-friend guide to coping with loved ones, colleagues, and friends with some form of this malady. Among the useful topics, techniques, and case examples are: * How do you know if someone has bipolar disorder. What are the symptoms and how is the diagnosis confirmed * How can you deal with rants, attacks, blame, depression, mania and other behaviors * What are the best options for treatment? * When is medication a good idea and when isn't it? What are potential side-effects? What if it doesn't work, should you just stop? * What if your bipolar partner demands secrecy and won't talk about it? * What if someone with a bipolar disorder attempts to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol? * How can someone living with someone who has bipolar disorder care for themselves, get help, feel supported and go on with their own lives. * Does individual or couple counseling help?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda

An absolutely incredible resource for anyone who has a loved one who suffers from bipolar disorder. I cannot say enough about how it has helped me cope over the years. An essential staple on the bookshelf that I haven’t had to call upon for some time but would pick up again in a heartbeat if need be......more

Goodreads review by Dina

Helpful overview. It can get a bit into the weeds about things like lists descriptions of medications but there is some helpful support for those caring for someone with BD.......more

Goodreads review by Brooke

This book easily could have been a quick read, but I decided to take my time and really absorb all the information it had to offer. The history of BD may not seem important to some, however I found that it gave me a sense of gratitude to see how much treatment has grown for the ones we love who are......more

Goodreads review by Adam T.

Great resource of resources for - get this - living with someone who's living with Bipolar Disorder. :) It really is a great book with very useful information. I highly recommend it even for those who actually have Bipolar Disorder so they can understand a little bit better how their loved one's per......more