2008 July « Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder

What the Heck are the Health Cards for Bipolar Disorder

Hello,

Please visit http://www.juliefast.com/ and click on the ‘Julie’s books tab’ for more information on The Health Cards Treatment System for Bipolar Disorder. You can also read more about my other books on the topics of bipolar disorder and depression.

Julie

Bipolar and Work, etc….. Reader Comment

I got this comment when I woke up this morning. It’s a timely one as I’m having work issues myself! Here is the comment and my reply.

I have been diagnosed with bi-polar after 4 attempts at suicide. Im sat here now, wishing i was not here. Thinking things like my girlfriend could have someone who has loads of money, nice house ect… all the things i dont have. im very tired of life right now, and cannot see it getting any better, or my wealth changing.. definatly not in the near future! The thing is, i know deep inside i am better than this. i know i can get a better paid job ect But and i dont know if it is having bi polar, i odnt have the courage to do go for another job. even though i know i can do it. its almost like voices in my head saying, nah, [ Read More ]

Bipolar Disorder Depression Sucks

Bipolar Disorder Depression Sucks- that is for sure.

I was very sick today. It always shocks me how debilitating depression can be.

For much of the day I literally had trouble getting out of my chair. It felt like the batteries in my body were dead.

I desperately wanted and needed to work. I have so much to do- too much email and a lot of deadlines. I want to be a normal worker. I forced myself to get in my car and go to the library, but when I got there I was so uncomfortable I left. Finally, I put in a DVD and rested my brain. It was in what I call the civil war- you should do this, no do this, no do this, you’re a poor worker because you don’t do anything, you need to work, I can’t work today. On and on.

It’s awful. Isn’t it. If you have bipolar [ Read More ]

Bipolar Disorder and Children: A Mother’s letter

hi, I often get letters from readers. I like to pass on the ones that show positive stories of how this illness CAN be treated. It takes a team- that is for sure!

Julie,

Thank you for doing this work. Public, private and municipal awareness is essential. So is education, school awareness. You are amazing.

My 13 year old daughter has had an early diagnosis of early onset bipolar disorder and we have had treatment plans and interventions as needed in place for about 5 years now. She is doing really well, is stable and we provide the best environment, prescribed meds and learning environment for her as possible. Early detection and “labeling” for treatment and protocol purposes is essential.

It helps to detect, to understand and to treat appropriately.

Thank you for helping me to understand as a parent what exactly the cognizant pieces and self awareness that a BP person needs in [ Read More ]