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 enlarge | Authors: Julie A. Fast, John D. Preston
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 4854
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1572243422
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.895
EAN: 9781572243422
ASIN: 1572243422
Publication Date: February 2004
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 Plenty of all-in one type books do the same thing June 4, 2006
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
I suffer from bipolar disorder and got this book for my fiance and for my parents. It was no more or less helpful than any of the other books out there. There wasn't any new information and unfortunately I don't think it helps those without the disorder to truly understand what is happening inside our minds. It just helps take care of "symptoms" instead of offering insights into understanding. (OOps, meant to give it three stars and only gave it one acidentally, sorry about that!)
 More help than any therapist! May 30, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I am so grateful to find specific suggestions to help me deal with my partner's behavior and emotions.
As a Buddhist, I know that "not arguing" is not co-dependence, and prevents unnecessary stress and hurt feelings for us both. It is a conscious, compassionate decision that sustains my own positive behavior & emotions, despite the stresses of his illness or any other negativity around me. I understand that some folks might feel this non-reaction is patronizing - but folks with BPD can be so self-centered! Partners have to refuse to be drawn into unnecessary drama.
The "bi-polar free zone" suggestion really works at our house, particularly in the evening when everybody's tired. Creating the health cards is helping our 13-year-old daughter understand and deal with her father's behavior.
The one thing I regret the book doesn't discuss is the positive effect of good nutrition, not just avoiding junk food and caffeine.
May all our sufferings be eased.
 Loving someone with bipolarism, it's not their fault... May 3, 2006
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I thought this book was a very helpful. This book really only helps if you have the other persons interest in mind. I read a few negative reviews, but it seems that the negative reviews come from people who are more interested in helping themselves. If you're going to be with someone who is ill you have to be more concerned with them than yourselves, because, your loved one cannot help and did not choose to be afflicted with this illness. They are not selfish or inherently abusive. They are ill. It's a cancer. The negative reviewers should review their priorities and compassionately and thoughtfully leave their partner so they can find someone who can help them, after getting them support and the help they need. You can't be a "me,me" person and be with someone who is ill. This book opened to my eyes to what I was doing wrong and what I can fix in myself so that my partner will feel loved, and understood.
Most helpful book I've read on bipolar February 19, 2006
I suffer, and therefore my family suffers, from bipolar II disorder. This was the first book I've read (and I've read several) that gave me some hope for my future. It requires some work, but it's well worth it. My husband found the book to be very helpful to him in understanding the illness and he's been better able to support me through my cycles. I highly recommend this book.
Absolutely the BEST book available! February 12, 2006
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
DO NOT MAKE YOUR DECISION BASED ON WHAT THE NEGATIVE REVIEWERS ABOVE HAVE WRITTEN! From someone that has suffered for far too long from the illness, Julie Fast's work has been the MOST VALUBLE to myself and my family/friends. For people that do not suffer from BP disorder, it is next to impossible for them to understand their loved one - no matter how much they love them. The information and tools this book provides are invaluble to those that truly wish to help. If I could give this book 100 stars, I would. So...to everyone out there that wants to help (if not save) your relationship with your BP loved one - - then read the book (don't skim through it - READ it) and if you apply the techniques you will be successful. Do not expect the changes to be easy, or to make things 'all better' over night. It won't happen. However, learning how to respond to BP rather than react, is one critical step that will have immediate results.
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