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Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder: A Practical Guide for Family, Friends, and Coworkers

By (author) Chelsea Lowe, By (author) Bruce M. Cohen

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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.

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Normally shipped | Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 14 days
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published date | 28 Jan 2010
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 272
Dimensions | 226 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 318g
ISBN | 978-0-4704-7566-9
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BISAC | health & fitness / diseases / general


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