Thank you I downloaded the book yesterday and reading through it already resonates on many levels. I even realized that the 'voices' in my head are part of all of this.. and can bring that to light w/ my therapist. So- thank you! I also will have my partner read through some and like that there are notes and help for family/friends. For me this is great, as I am not telling many people other then a few trusted people. I already almost regretted telling my sister- even though we are close, and some others b/c everyone seems to say "oh i think im bi-polar too!". But that is kind of not what I want to hear- and not really supportive... i wonder why everyone seems to have that reaction?
My sister told me about her experience in therapy, the meds they put her and and that she would support me. but there were things she did/said that kind of freaked me out too! (not really her fault...) so this book might also be something to suggest for her to read.

I struggle also b/c i am sure my parents suffer from some kind of mood disorder or bi-polar, and it sucks not to be able to help or tell them. They think the whole thing is BS and are anti-mental help types.... oh well.