Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder
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Three stories of hope
BP Magazine
The more prepared, the better equipped you'll be to handle mood problems. Loving someone with bipolar disorder might be extra work, but you married the person, not the disorder.
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Caring for the caregiver
HealthyPlace
Loving someone with bipolar disorder isn't always easy, especially when that person is your spouse. Here are some tips to help you deal with the tough times.
Info for teens
DB Alliance
It can be frustrating loving someone with bipolar disorder, especially if that someone is a teenager. If your teen is experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder, this might help.
Support for parents
Yahoo
Your child is more than someone with bipolar disorder, but loving him/her isn't always easy. Find support from others in the same situation.
I love my bipolar child, but...
Beyond Nuclear
It's not always easy loving someone with bipolar disorder, even if that someone is your child. This video clip shows some of the heartache parents suffer.
A friend in need
SAMSHA
Loving someone, even a friend, with bipolar disorder can be scary. What do I do? What do I say? How can I help? Be a friend, and watch this video.
A book for spouses
Mental Help
The book, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, written by a sufferer herself, gives suggestions on how to recognize and effectively respond to mood swing signals.
Are you a BPSO?
BPSO
Bipolar Significant Others is a mailing list for anyone having difficulty loving someone with bipolar disorder. Find out what issues are discussed, and the guidelines for joining.
A book for parents
Amazon
Read the book description and customer reviews of this Guide to Living and Loving a Bipolar Child. Find out what similar items customers bought.
Talk to others like you
Bipolar World
Other people are dealing with the issues of loving someone with bipolar disorder. Find out what works for them in forums and live-chat.
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Child bipolar artists
DBS Alliance
This large PDF file of drawings by children with bipolar disorder might help explain the disorder to parents and other children. Unfortunately, the file sometimes loads with difficulty.
Has someone you love recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Understanding the condition, might help you understand some of his actions. Start with this downloadable video.
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Community effort
Caregiver
If you are having difficulty caring for and loving someone with bipolar disorder, get help anywhere you can; incorporate friends, family members, support groups and clinicians.
Managing bipolar disorder
Helpguide
In a relationship, and loving someone with bipolar disorder? Both of you should learn to recognize the warning signs of a mood change before symptoms get worse.
Anything for your child
BP Kids
Loving someone, especially your child, with bipolar disorder can be heart-breaking. From symptoms, to finding the right doctor, learn more about caring for your child.

