Loving a Person with Bipolar Disorder. Practical Tips for Helping a Loved One

The new edition of the book «Why is it so hard with you? How to love people with neuroses, depression, and bipolar disorder». At the age of 31, Julie Fast was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which she had already been living with for 14 years at that time. The lack of necessary medications, unhealthy family relationships, work problems, and financial difficulties almost broke her, but by overcoming them, she discovered a new source of inspiration. Her experiences allowed her to become a sought-after specialist in mental health and an author of international bestsellers. In this book, she primarily addresses those suffering from the consequences of this condition and their partners. Her goal is to help overcome crisis situations in relationships and find a balance between caring for a loved one and oneself. The proposed comprehensive approach to treatment will simplify daily challenges and bring the symptoms of the disorder under control. From this book, you will learn: - how to involve your partner in working on your relationship and their condition; - how to behave during periods of exacerbation and how to prevent them; - what not to blame your partner for, and what they should take responsibility for; - how to take care of yourself in such relationships; - why taking on all the responsibility is not the best strategy.