Julie
Fast, the creator of the Health Cards
and Bipolar Happens! is NOT a doctor,
therapist or health care professional.
She is a teacher and writer who has bipolar
disorder. It's suggested that readers
consult other sources as well as obtain
a direct consultation with a physician
when making decisions about their health
care. The information offered on the Bipolar
Happens web page is therefore not intended
to replace the medical advice afforded
by a complete medical history and physical
exam performed by a physician. The Health
Cards treatment program and the book Bipolar
Happens! are for people who have been
diagnosed with bipolar disorder by a licensed
psychiatrist. Neither the Health Cards
nor Bipolar Happens! are meant to be a
substitute for traditional western medical
treatments- they are a tool to use along
with the more traditional treatments,
especially bipolar disorder medications.
Julie Fast is not liable for any outcome
or damages resulting from information
obtained on the Bipolar Happens website
in its content from either an indirect
or direct form.
Medications and Psychiatric
Care
Hello! Thanks for
reading this disclaimer. I want to stress
that I believe in medication. The Health Cards
treatment plan and the book Bipolar Happens!
were created as tools for holistic healing
which means they are used in tandem with other
treatments both western and eastern. Let me
make this very clear!
Do not stop your medications.
The Health Cards can help you deal with
medication side effects, but that is not
the same thing as stopping your medications!
I believe that all people with bipolar disorder
need to have contact with a psychiatrist
and therapist. The Health Cards are a tool
that you can use with your health care team.
So, once again, don't stop your medications
because you think any products, tips or
opinions on this page can take their place.
They can't. Medications are something for
you to discuss with your doctor and family
members- not a decision to be made from
something off the internet or in a book.
You are usually the best judge of what care
you need and the best way to get that care-
but as we all know, bipolar disorder can
take away that judgment in a second. So,
stay on your medications. Learn to work
around them. Learn to take care of yourself
by using the Health Cards, but do not stop
your medications because of this site.
Another Disclaimer!
This site will never
sell, use or give your name to anyone, anywhere
at any time. There is nothing worse than getting
email that you don't want. So you can write
and give your name and email without worry.
I will respect your privacy.
Sorry about having to write all this legal
stuff, but one has to be careful. Please
take care of yourself. Bipolar disorder
is serious. I take it seriously- very seriously,
so please read and remember the disclaimers
regarding the information on this site.
If you have questions- write me, but do
not make decisions that may damage your
life. Your life is worth so much, take care
of it, act responsibly and ask for help
when you need it. You can get better. I
believe in you.
Some Advice From Someone
Who Has Been There
If you are suicidal
or if you are starting a manic episode, do
something for yourself right this minute.
Call your doctor and say, "I have an
emergency and I need help." Take care
of yourself, take your meds and think of your
future. Bipolar disorder is not YOUR LIFE-
it is an illness and you can and will get
better. I really do believe in you.
