Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder by Julie A. Fast, John D. Preston

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New studies estimate that 5% of the world's population has some form of bipolar disorder.  This is a much higher number than originally thought. Many of the people with the illness have a significant other or loved one who is also impacted by the illness. This book is the first of its kind: written to the partner of someone with bipolar disorder and designed to mend strained relationships. Through the tools offered in the book, readers learn how to control episodic crises and discover how to create a loving, healthy, and supportive relationship with a person who has bipolar disorder.
 

About the Authors:

Julie Fast, writer, public speaker and webmaster of www.bipolarhappens.com was diagnosed with Bipolar II ultra, ultra rapid cycling in 1995 after 15 years of constantly wondering, ”What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I stay in one job, maintain relationships or live in one place?” Her partner of ten years was diagnosed with Bipolar I in 1994.  She believes that this gives her books a very unique perspective.  Her philosophy is that bipolar disorder is not the chaotic mess it seems, but is instead a very predictable and often very treatable illness once a person finds the right treatment plan. Her dream is that all people with bipolar disorder can find a treatment plan that works for them individually so that they can have happy, healthy and stable relationships. Her motto is: Bipolar disorder is an illness, not your life.

John Preston, Psy.D., ABPP is a Core faculty member with Alliant International University, Sacramento Campus. He has also taught on the faculty of UC Davis, School of Medicine. Dr. Preston is the author of eleven books, on various topics including: psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, neurobiology, depression and spiritual aspects of emotional healing. His book, “You Can Beat Depression”, is endorsed by the National Mental Health Association. He is also the author of “Drugs in Psychiatry” chapter in “The Encyclopedia Americana.” Dr. Preston has lectured in the United States, Europe, and Russia and is the recipient of the Mental Health Association’s President’s Award.

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• ISBN: 1572243422
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
• Pub. Date: February 2004
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