This book intends to help people with bipolar disorder understand their condition better and disprove the notion that theirs are hopeless cases. It should be clear to everyone that manic depression can be cured, and that treatment, recovery, and management of this disease can be carried out. In this book you'll learn: ¿ What bipolar disorder actually is. ¿ What causes bipolar ¿ What role genetics play in the process ¿ How to recognize if you, or someone you know might have bipolar disorder ¿ The common myths about bipolar, and then the real truth. ¿ You'll also learn about real treatment, and how self help at home can help too! All relationships require effort and commitment from both people. A relationship involving a spouse with bipolar disorder may require more effort than a typical relationship. Both partners in the relationship have unique perspectives of the disease and how it affects them personally. The spouse with bipolar disorder lives in a constant whirlwind of emotion. They often feel misunderstood, and can even feel emotionally isolated from loved ones.