Getting started -- Treat bipolar disorder first -- Multipolar disorder -- Medication basics -- The holistic treatment plan -- The "what works" list -- Bipolar disorder triggers -- A couple takes charge -- The bipolar conversation -- Your emotional response to bipolar disorder -- Work and money -- S-E-X -- What about you? -- The hard truths about bipolar disorder -- How to create laughter and joy in your relationship -- Appendix: Quick reference guide to medications
Summary
Written to the partner of a bipolar individual, this book will help readers mend strained relationships, control episodic crises, learn which coping approaches work, and create loving, healthy relationships. Readers also learn how to recognize a bipolar conversation and survive the financial turbulence manic spending may cause
