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Default Jul 30, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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I just finished reading this book and it has now gone to the top of my list for books on bipolar. It is written for spouses and family members for those diagnosed, but like many diagnosed with BP, I was first a family member of a person diagnosed before I was diagnosed myself. My mom has been diagnosed BP I since I was young child and I was diagnosed BP II when I was 31 (I'm 34 now).

This book would be great for a person diagnosed, family member or significant other. My favorite chapters were Chapter 7 "Bipolar Disorders and the Workplace" and Chapter 8 "Communication and Coping Skills". What I also liked about it is it shared personal stories of couples and family members who have been affected by a person diagnosed with bipolar.

It was published in 2010, so it's information is up to date. If you are looking for a book for yourself, a family member or significant other I would highly recommend this book.

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Default Jul 31, 2010 at 02:16 AM
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Thanks Blue!
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Default Jul 31, 2010 at 07:52 AM
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I haven't read this one but will pick it up. Thanks for the review!
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Default Jul 31, 2010 at 08:57 AM
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Thank you blue!! I too havent read it yet, but will def be getting it.
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Default Jul 31, 2010 at 08:58 AM
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Fresia and Trippin2.0 I hope you enjoy the book. Trippin let us know if you give it to your mom to read.

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Default Jul 31, 2010 at 08:58 AM
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FeelingSad; I hope you enjoy the book!

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Default Jul 31, 2010 at 03:09 PM
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Thanks Blue, Im so grateful there's books like that out there, will let you know what i think
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Default Jul 12, 2013 at 09:08 PM
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Thank you, Blue. My daughter left therapy twice just before the diagnosis came out of the psychiatrists mouth.
I'm looking for something to read to help me learn how to communicate with her and deal with her moods and impulsive decisions that affect my life.
I may have to find this in a library.
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