This is the instruction manual for living alongside a loved one’s bipolar disorder — the one nobody hands you at the hospital. You get a diagnosis, maybe a pamphlet, and then you’re on your own, guessing at what to do when your loved one stops sleeping, spends money they don’t have, or sinks into a depression. This book fills that gap, written with an insider’s perspective on bipolar disorder that most resources don’t have.

You’ll learn:

• What bipolar disorder actually is, and how to respond to mania and depression
• Bipolar’s treatment and medications – and how to differentiate good care from the bad
• Your role as a family member in everyday life
• What to do during a crisis
• How to protect yourself in the long run