Learn how you can help your spouse come to terms with a bipolar diagnosis, get the most out of treatment, and reduce or prevent future mood episodes, while also taking care of yourself. The author requests that you move slow. The cons I have with the book is that some things just seem to simplified. She's already done a wonderful job with living and contending with BD II, but rarely gets help outside of immediate self help books and therapy. This gentle command can be powerful. All loving relationships take work and being with someone [who lives with] bipolar is no different,” adds Glo, from bphope.com. To see what your friends thought of this book, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This author was recommended to me by a friend who has a family history of the illness. I don't know the credentials of this author nor whether there's any science behind her claims; I listened because it showed up on the list of available audio books at the Arlington Public Library. Which of course is key. --Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP, coauthor of. The author or editor of 13 books, Dr. Last has been widely quoted and interviewed in the media. Knowing which is which might help to understand the boundary limit and while keeping it firm held in a more gentler light. Great book with a detailed introduction to living with someone who are suffering of Bipolar Disorder. Talking to someone with bipolar disorder can be confusing and overwhelming, particularly if the person is in crisis. An okay book for information, but do not use it as your only source of information. There are not many books out there on relationships and Bipolar, so I was pleased to find this. But thank you for reminding us - the partners/family who love - that our quality of life counts too. It's aimed at a couple managing the illness by recognizing the verbal/non-verbal cues that can spiral downward into depression or mania, and nipping the symptoms in the bud. The books also seems to focus on people who are diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder (currently there are several types or disorders of the disease medically categorized). Well worth someone's time if confronted and/or living with BD. When bipolar disorder afflicts the person you love, you suffer too. A valuable book for a certain community. However as the book went on I expected it to keep going on finding things to try during the harder times of hospitalization and pill refusal, and it was a little discouraging given the fact that I wanted to hear specifics and how to's in that section the most. I really struggled with this book. Tell me. A good study on how to living with your partner and working around the illness instead of trying to fix it. 'The Bipolarfly Effect' by Kirsti Alexandra. I would have to say though that it is too skewed in favour of depression as opposed to mania and hypomania. The text assumed the reader really had zero experience with any sort of mental illness, and was not in the least bit psychologically minded. If you have a loved one with bipolar, you know how disruptive and straining this disorder can be to your relationship. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Torn between a two and a three on this book. This book is mainly about strategies on how to deal with someone who is bipolar. You may experience feelings of fear, loss, and anxiety as well as a constant uncertainly about your loved one’s ever-ch. It puts it in everyone's eyes. Start by marking “Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The text assumed the reader really had zero experie. My husband read it as well, and we intend to do the exercises together. Download one of our FREE Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on all your devices. The author's frank sharing of her own personal, as well as professional assessment of her patients' experiences, has given me the strength to give my own relationship one last try: based on the positive results described and explained as a supporting 'triangle' of medicines & professional, the individual's commitment and the partner's awareness/appropriate responses- I will follow the advice and try to help him to accept his life could be made so much bearable, even happy at times, if we can win the 'mood management' battle. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. If you have a loved one with bipolar, you know how disruptive and straining this disorder can be to your relationship. Imagine someone with bipolar disorder, falling in love. Those close to bipolar individuals may experience feelings of fear, loss, and anxiety and a constant uncertainty about the bipolar individual's mood. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2011. I loved many of the sections that explained how to find what works for myself and my partner, most of which were at the beginning of the book. Bipolar is an all encompassing disease that is still being defined today. Dr. Last's candid sharing of her own personal struggles, and her therapeutic insight and recommendations, will resonate deeply with readers." Daughter of the Queen of Sheba. If you want to read about it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2016. An okay book. We’d love your help. This book explains the symptoms of your partner’s … This book is not a complex book to read, which can be a good bit, in this case, it hindered the book for a bit. Signed up for the 2021 Goodreads Reading Challenge and looking for tips on how to discover and read more books? My boyfriend has bipolar disorder and this was the first book I bought to help me get some knowledge of the subject and how best to try and be there for him. I also found the book quite negative, I came away afraid of my disorder and worried I wouldn't get better and that I would deteriorate. Last CG (2009). “You still need to take care of yourself. Of you are married or dating someone with bipolar disorder then you NEED to get this book. It's nice to hear of the author's personal story but not constantly. This book is mainly about strategies on how to deal with someone who is bipolar. Type I is the most extreme case of the disease. To smooth the process, read this classic work of bipolar self-help books. It's as holistic as the treatment plan it suggests and refreshing to hear that I'm not the only person (as a caretaker) who goes through this stuff. And the narrator did a fantastic job. People who are bipolar never see themselves as others see them so this book is a good insight into the life, ups and downs etc. This might be because this is a book for anyone rather than an deep helpful study. If you have a loved one with bipolar, you know how disruptive and straining this disorder can be to your relationship. Maintaining a relationship is hard enough without the added challenges of your partner’s bipolar disorder symptoms. Love is, after all, a surge of dopamine, adrenaline and serotonin – the chemicals responsible for comfort, exhilaration and happiness. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The strategies seem straightforward for the most part and give the reader ideas on what to do and when to do it. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published It taught me so much. When Someone You Love Is Bipolar: Help and Support for You and Your Partner by Cynthia G. Last. Love is very important, of course! Found the information very helpful, especially the breakdown of the different symptoms, as it gives good, detailed explanations of them in very understandable language. Start by marking “When Someone You Love Is Bipolar: Help and Support for You and Your Partner” as Want to Read: Want to Read. Amazing! She has served on the faculties of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Nova Southeastern University, and is internationally known for her research on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. It is a very large and informative book, and I'm sure many people will find it useful. It helps you understand and tells you exactly what to do and how to do it, but of course still giving you power to choose. Owen S, Saunders A (2008). The strategies seem straightforward for the most part and give the reader ideas on what to do and when to do it. Although I would like to have a manual exclusively of my partner. Had some good ideas but every relationship is different and mine is definitely not like the one the book focused on. Something you'd find when browsing in an awkwardly automatically generated database, such as. This Book was ranked at 39 by Google Books for keyword relationship anxiety. I really struggled with this book. The book seems to focus on the relationship a significant other would have with someone who is bipolar. --David J. Miklowitz, PhD, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, "This book is peppered with brilliant and intimate accounts of the personal journeys of Dr. Last, her patients, and their loving families. You may experience feelings of fear, loss, and anxiety as well as a constant uncertainly about your loved one’s ever-changing moods. Parts of this book actually made a tear up. Since starting her website, “It turns out that up to 35 percent of people with bipolar disorder also have ADHD.”, Carers of Spouses with Mental Health Issues. When Someone You Love Is Bipolar: Help and Support for You and Your Partner, The Guilford Press; 1st edition (15 April 2009). Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Refresh and try again. Guilford Publication, New York. Dr. Last helps the spouse understand what the sufferer is going through and how both partners can get their needs met. Some was repetitive. Welcome back. Look for triggers for bipolar episodes in your loved one. Extremely well researched and knowledgeable of field, and written with business and compassion. I plan to read her o. Award-winning writer Natasha Tracy … The book seems to focus on the relationship a significant other would have with someone who is bipolar. We’ve got your back. On the one hand, there were many helpful suggestions, such as creating symptom lists for various moods and mood episodes, which included thoughts, emotions, behaviors, etc. It shows interest and investment and gives us an opportunity to be open. Fast and John D. Preston, PsyD. How have other couples learned to manage the relationship strains caused by this illness? It can be magical, but it will be tough as shit. It's as holistic as the treatment plan it suggests and refreshing to hear that I'm not the only person (as a caretaker) who goes through this stuff. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lyden J (1998). Friends and Family Bipolar Survival Guide. Really good read to understand a spouse with bipolar. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music, Kindle e-books, Twitch Prime, and more. Here are some key words to use to connect with your loved one. Meehl Foundation Press, Texas meehlfou@meehjfoundation.org. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Each person with this disease has different levels within it by multiple factors. Very honest and informative insight into the way the world can appear to those souls' whose thoughts, actions and feelings are shaped by this relentless but shifting effect on their lives - and those folk who share and care for them. They will never “cure” their disorder, but can learn to manage it. ", This author was recommended to me by a friend who has a family history of the illness. Couples will find much useful information for coping with the disorder, improving communication, strengthening their relationships, and taking care of each other on both a practical and an emotional level." What can you do to provide your partner with truly helpful nurturance and support? On the one hand, there were many helpful suggestions, such as creating symptom lists for various moods and mood episodes, which included thoughts, emotions, behaviors, etc. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Reach out to professionals and read more on the topic from other authors. I thought this was one of the best books about bipolar and how a partner can help or work through triggers, stay well, and strategies. No one cares more deeply about these questions than Dr. Cynthia Last, a highly regarded therapist/researcher who also has bipolar disorder. Know how he/she acts in a mixed state and what their voice sounds like when they’re depressed. Something went wrong. As far as therapy goes, this book, the Bible, my journal, and the soundtrack for "Once" are doing it for me right now. Anyone whose spouse or partner has the illness should read this easy-to-digest guide. Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of dramatically manic behavior and episodes of extreme sadness and hopelessness, often with periods of normalcy in between. Tell me what you’re feeling. There were also some suggestions, that as a counselor, I could never recommend to a client. saving…. The positive of this book is that it does discuss boundaries to make but it does not clear what is a bipolar disorder boundary or a plain old good boundary. February 1st 2004 --Mani Pavuluri, MD, PhD, author of, "This book is a 'must read' for loved ones of bipolar sufferers. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder is a first of its kind book—written specifically for the partner of a person with bipolar disorder. The use of examples throughout the book were also extremely important and useful, as it is in the manifestation of BD where readers can find relevance. It’s Strategy #6. bp Magazine has many resources on how you can help a loved one who lives with bipolar depression. When someone you love is bipolar: help and support for you and your partner. Wonderful, in depth, highly practical and useful, with succinct, simple language, making it an easy read as well. Honestly. At twenty-six, Kirsti Alexandra had been living and working … Too many anecdotes that didn't help unless you were those people, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 October 2019, Other people's stories were not helpful, thought it would be practical help for partners of bi polar sufferers, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2017, In depth , funny, moving and most of all insightful and of great help. For a chemically stable person, it’s chaos enough. (And if... Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder is a first of its kind book—written specifically for the partner of a person with bipolar disorder. Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar. What I’ve learned from living with and loving someone with bipolar disorder is that expressions of love change, at least temporarily, in the midst of major mood episodes. I liked the whole idea of a holistic treatment idea. Some people who know they struggle with this choose to let their spouses control the money, particularly when they recognize a manic episode coming on. It is a fabulous resource for anyone who is riding the roller coaster with a spouse or partner who has bipolar disorder." I wish I had this book years ago! I have been searching for more of an informational book, downloaded this and it was a great source of information for bipolar. And even if you love someone who can’t get well or isn’t getting well, you can learn how to help yourself first and then work with them to improve your relationship. Thus the suggestions for caregivers as to how to manage their partners' illness is not always appropriate. “His Bright Light” by Danielle Steel. It says there are better times, but due to the nature of the illness they can be hard to see, so specifics would help morale in that way too. But there are so many good sides to loving a person with it. Still reading, but it's great so far. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. In that way, it was really pragmatic and encouraged uniting the person with bipolar disorder and their partner against the illness, rather than get bogged down in counterproductive and damaging behaviors and ways of relating to one another. There are 0 reviews and 0 ratings from Australia. This book is a must-have for books on bipolar relationships and books on living with … It's aimed at a couple managing the illness by recognizing the verbal/non-verbal cues that can spiral downward into depression or mania, and nipping the symptoms in the bud. This book was a game changer for how my partner and I viewed the illness. Help him/her book an appointment with a Psychiatrist. Bipolar disorder is with the individual … I left the book on the kitchen table. This is the first book I've read on the subject and being that, I found it to be beneficial. This is the #1 book I tell people to read about BP. Honest, informative and encouraging. Solid and loving relationships based on open communication are possible. We can be quite creative and can help you get your house beautified or … To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Read More Books in 2021 with the Goodreads Reading Challenge. by New Harbinger Publications. Some parts were really good and clarifying. Knowing which is which might help to understand the boundary limit and while keeping it firm held in a more gentler light. Author: Rebecca James. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Cynthia G. Last, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. I've been implementing many of the ideas from this book as I've seen fit to use with a dear friend of mine that has BD II, and it's in the revelation of the truths when we talk about the skills and systems of approaching the disorder talked about in this book that mark for me the book's usefulness, and perhaps now for her, as through my relating of the book's ideas and content she now wants to read it and participate in the systematic approach of better dealing with the effects of bipolar disorder. BOOK REVIEW: loving someone with bipolar disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner. Romance novelist Danielle Steel turned to her own life to write … Wishful Drinking. However, the author seems to have taken any opportunity she can to discuss her wonderful relationship with her partner, and how brilliantly her life is sorted. In that way, it was really pragmatic and encouraged uniting the person with bipolar disorder and their partner against the illness, rather than get bogged down in counterproductive and damaging behaviors and ways of relating to one another. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2015. moment, a new reason to cry (which we all know I need to do more). It has some helpful suggestions for couples but it also promises a lot more suggestions that it never delivers on. It also gives good insides to how it must feel to have the illness yourself. Thank you so much. She lives with her husband of more than 20 years, Barry M. Rubin. However, the author seems to have taken any opportunity she can to discuss her wonderful relationship with her partner, and how brilliantly her life is sorted. Sharing stories and solutions from her own experience and the couples she has treated, Dr. Last offers heartfelt, practical guidance for getting through the out-of-control highs and the devastating lows--together. The first time I've been able to focus long enough to read a book in one day since the last Tom Clancy novel. The positive of this book is that it does discuss boundaries to make but it does not clear what is a bipolar disorder boundary or a plain old good boundary. I liked the whole idea of a holistic treatment idea. At the age of 36, after decades of struggle with erratic mood swings—periods of mania followed by debilitating depression—and ample doses of anxiety and frustration, Julie Kraft, a mother of three, was finally diagnosed with bipolar II disorder in 2010. It's up to you to educate yourself about this disease. So you want to marry someone with bipolar? Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner (The New Harbinger Loving Someone Series), The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition: What You and Your Family Need to Know, Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder: A Practical Guide for Family, Friends, and Coworkers, The Bipolar Relationship: How to understand, help, and love your partner, Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Essential Family Guide, The Bipolar Workbook, Second Edition: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings, "Few books deal with the challenges that bipolar disorder poses for couples. Be the first to ask a question about Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder. But, more intimate specifics and feelings regarding the authors experience would have helped even these sections out more. An excellent book. Get the … Another irk is that Fast writes as if you can't put together the next thought that would come to most people's minds after experiencing a bipolar symptom. Bipolar is an all encompassing disease that is still being defined today. Julie A. Readers will learn how their partners may be affected by medication and what side effects they can expect. By Carrie Fisher (Simon & Schuster, 2008) Wishful Drinking is an autobiographical … Becca Most / [email protected] December 10, 2020. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Plus, reading about someone who overcame their illness, earned a Ph.D., and is now a … This is the most valuable book I’ve in regards to my spouse and I’ve read tons of self-help type books! I've been implementing many of the ideas from this book as I've seen fit to use with a dear friend of mine that has BD II, and it's in the revelation of the truths when we talk about the skills and systems of approaching the disorder talked about in this book that mark for me the book's usefulness, and perhaps now for her, as through my relating of the book's ideas and content she now wants to read it and participate in the systematic approach of better dealing with the effects of bipolar disord. Penguin, US. Also, the point needs to be made repeatedly that there is no standard and every person who has Bipolar Disorder is different; thus behaviour of the caregiver should also be different. Meehl D, Meehl M (2005). It's certainly not the sort of book I want my partner to read. I plan to read her other books as well. I loved many of the sections that explained how to find what works for myself and my partner, most of which were at the beginning of the book. Find a good therapist or support group that will take care of your needs. I found this book very good to get started with research about bipolar. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. In my work as a family and partner coach, I see miracles every day. It's the only book I know of that isn't targetted specifically at person experiencing BP or a parent of someone experiencing BP. The books also seems to focus on people who are diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder (currently there are several types or disorder. However as the book went on I expected it to keep going on finding things to try during the harder t. A good study on how to living with your partner and working around the illness instead of trying to fix it. Ask him/her questions about the illness with love and genuine curiosity. But we do need more than love to help someone manage an illness. Here’s What It’s Like to Love Someone with Bipolar Disorder “Living with a partner who has untreated bipolar disorder is a nightmare. Book ID of Loving Someone With Bipolar Disorder's Books is rU08lwXg7mkC, Book which was written byJulie A. Fasthave ETAG "ALlmbL5WFZA" Book which was published by ReadHowYouWant.com since 2009-09 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9781458717337 and ISBN 10 Code is 145871733X The words rigid and overly simplistic come to mind regarding how it presents the challenges of bipolar for partners. It is outstanding - a wonderful resource for anyone in a relationship with someone who is bi-polar (as well as the individual him/herself), and gives anyone interested a very good idea of how bi-polar manifests itself. “Bipolar is manageable, but it takes work. Unless you are bipolar there is no way you will ever understand how they feel and why they behave as they do. Anyone who is in this situation (being involved with someone who has bipolar disorder) this book is a must or even for someone who isn't, The information provided can help you see the options you have and how to deal with each situation and that you are not alone in this. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder is a first of its kind book—written specifically for the partner of a person with bipolar disorder. The authors cover the major topics and give you a framework to help manage a relationship with a person that has the illness but don’t go into medication, other than specifying to make sure that they’re being taken. The book also offers insight to the loved ones of someone with mental illness, as it opens a window into the mind of a person experiencing bipolar disorder symptoms. There are not many books out there on relationships and Bipolar, so I was pleased to find this. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder offers information and step-by-step advice for helping your partner manage mood swings and impulsive actions, allowing you to finally focus on enjoying your relationship while also taking time for yourself. “When Someone You Love Is Bipolar: Help and Support for You and Your Partner” (2009). The book is a reminder, too, of knowing what, and when, to deal with something as caused by bipolar disorder, and helps to expose BD for what it really is as separate from personal traits. Not only did it give us many tactics to use in overcoming the hardships of bipolar disorder, it gave us hope that there can be a life together beyond it. Imagine, then, a brain trying to navigate the rush of love through the fog of depression, or mania. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. “I was fiery and ferocious, capable of lighting up a room or just as easily burning it down.” —Julie Kraft. 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