Living with Bipolar Disorder

The Most Effective Strategies for a Great Sense of Structure, Overall Mood Enhancement, Empowerment and Increased Confidence

De: Patricia Natpikia

Narrado por: Abigail Morrison

Living with Bipolar Disorder is a daily challenge, but it can also be the first step toward a bright future. Much heartache, pain, and challenges can happen simply because many still do not understand what is going on, or how to deal with it. Simply acknowledging that you have bipolar disorder is a great first step to rebuilding your life. Once you know what you are dealing with, it gets a whole lot easier to manage.

The book is a supportive and informative assistance that provides the necessary tools and strategies to understand what you or your partner is going through and how you can cope. Inside, you will discover:

• What a bipolar diagnosis really means and what is happening inside the brain on a biological level
• What your treatment options are, and when temporary in-patient care is the best course of action
• How to calm the emotional storm so that you can feel more peace and less pain
• Practical ways to manage your thoughts and feelings so that you are in control of them
• The common bipolar triggers and what to do to avoid them
• How to manage a bipolar episode so that everyone comes out the other end with minimum damage
• How to help friends and family understand your condition better so they can support you in your time of need
• How to face your fears of abandonment and what to do about those dreaded feelings of emptiness and loneliness
• What it takes to rebuild trust and repair broken relationships
• And much more

©2022 Patricia Natpikia (P)2023 Patricia Natpikia

Easy to understand information

I have a loved one struggling with their bipolar disorder and listened to this to try and understand. I never really understood how uncontrollable it feels sometimes until hearing the explanation in this book. The author does a wonderful job explaining everything. Anyone who is bipolar or has a friend who is would benefit from this book.

I understand it so much better now

Before this I didn’t understand bipolar disorder. This book helped me learn a lot and I was actually surprised by how many things there were that I didn’t just not understand but I actually had the totally opposite idea from what was actually going on. This helped correct many misconceptions that I had. I like that I didn’t just explain what this disorder is but also give steps for repairing relationships.

Very Helpful Information

This book really shed a light on bipolar disorder that I wasn't aware of. This book is great if you are struggling with this so you can manage each episode and get the necessary treatment. I like that it also discusses ways families and friends can be supportive and get a better understanding of it. A great listen!

Excellent bipolar support guide!

If you or someone close to you is struggling with bipolar disorder, this book is an empowering support guide for smoothing out the mental and emotional storms that can often occur. The author offers effective calming techniques to manage bipolar episodes in the early pre-trigger stage and even decreasing the outburst if already launched. Brain activity is discussed and gives the reader the understanding that a biological component is involved, helping to diminish the impulse to judge. There is also a discussion regarding ways to repair relationships that have weathered the emotional storms. Understanding is key and guidance is given as to creating support among family and friends. Overall, a wonderful resource!

A grounding resource

As someone who has struggled with bipolar disorder in close personal relationships, I found to be an incredibly informative and insightful audiobook. The author does an excellent job of breaking down what a bipolar diagnosis really means, and what is happening inside the brain on a biological level.

The audiobook covers a wide range of topics, from treatment options to common bipolar triggers, and practical ways to manage thoughts and feelings so that you are in control of them. One of the most valuable sections for me was learning about how to calm the emotional storm so that you can feel more peace and less pain. The techniques provided were practical and effective.

Another essential section was how to help friends and family understand your condition better so they can support you in your time of need. This section provided me with valuable tools to communicate with my loved ones and help them better understand my condition.

Overall, this audiobook is an essential resource for anyone struggling with bipolar disorder or knows someone who is.

Practical Ways To Stop The Roller Coaster Ride

For some Bipolar Disorder can feel like a Rollercoaster for both the individual and their families. This book is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges that come with this condition. The author provides a unique perspective on the daily struggles of living with bipolar disorder, while also sharing strategies and coping mechanisms that work. It provides practical tips for managing the condition such as developing a routine, seeking help, and building a support system. The author also stresses the importance of working closely with mental health professionals to develop a personal plan. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone looking to better understand and cope with bipolar disorder.

Living with ease with bipolar disorder

Living with bipolar disorder can be overwhelming if you are not aware of it and do not know what to expect. This audiobook is an excellent resource to help anyone with bipolar disorder. It elaborates on the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the symptoms, common triggers, treatment options, management of a bipolar episode, how to communicate better with others regarding your condition and build trust etc. If you have bipolar disorder or dealing with one, this book is for you.

Inspiring!

After listening to just the first few chapters, I felt inspired and hopeful. The author truly understands the ins and outs of biopolar disorder and has put together a fabulous guide. I loved the section on how to help your friends and family understand biopolar disorder better. This is a very important aspect of living day in and day out with bipolar disorder that other books don't cover. Overall a joy to listen to.

Really helpful to get to know about my disorder

Thank you so much for this! It was very informative and relevant. Hope there are more upcoming in the future.

Very informative

I didn’t know much about this before I listened. This is an excellent resource for anyone suffering from or affected by bipolar.
The book goes into great detail on how to recognise the signs, what the most common triggers are and how to treat it.
I particularly liked the section on effective communication with others to help build trust. I think this is really valuable for building relationships