Living with bipolar disorder is a daily challenge, but it can also be the first step toward a brighter future. A lot of heartache, pain, and challenges can happen simply because many still do not understand what is actually 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. In this supportive and informative book, readers will find the tools and strategies needed to better understand the challenges and how to cope with them. Readers will also discover:How neutral wiring and chemicals affect behavior; 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 at peace; Practical ways to manage your thoughts and feelings; 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, and get support 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.