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I just leaned back in my rocking chair and had the thought. “”I’m not depressed.” I’ve been having a tough time lately. I was rapid cycling quite a bit yesterday, but today is good! Hard work pays off. I never thought I would get better, but I have. If you’re depressed or just got out of the hospital, there are millions of us out there who are going through the same things. And we are getting better! Julie PS:Don’t lean back too far in a rocking chair!
Unexpected Signs of Bipolar Depression! Tripping over things/clumsiness Unable to read directions as easily as you normally would Sudden lack of loving feelings No desire for romantic relations- IE: don’t touch me! Trouble finding a comfortable place to work And so many more! Julie
I’m not doing too well today. I haven’t been doing well for a few days actually! A few days ago I had catatonic depression. My mother came over and helped me clean my room. That helped a lot! Yesterday I was up and down. I decided to go to a movie last night so that I didn’t have to hear my depressed thoughts. That helped a lot! Today I am fighting IT again. But it won’t win! It never does. Bipolar depression is a scary thing, but I remind myself all day long- It’s an illness. Today is a tough day in terms of work. I have an article due for BP Magazine and it’s a struggle. I just remind myself of what my books say. I don’t have to feel like doing something in order to GET IT DONE! It’s 7PM. I am going to finish my article and [ Read More ]
Abilify is an antipsychotic medication- also known as a neuroleptic. It is used for treating psychosis and mania. The generic name is Aripiprazole. It’s a newer antipsychotic, so it’s called an atypical anti psychotic. It, along with the other atypicals such as Risperdal, Seroquel and Zyprexa has less side effects than the older drugs such as Thorazine and Haldol. Interestingly, research has shown that the newer anti psychotics are not more effective than the old drugs. They just have a lot less side effects. This doesn’t mean they don’t have major side effects. They still do, but they’re easier to tolerate for many people. A plus of Abilify is that it doesn’t seem to have as many weight gain problems associated [ Read More ]  - (Comments are closed) 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
- (Comments are closed) 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 ] |
Listen to Julie’s latest interview on bipolar disorder and mental health in children, teens and adults on the Mom Brain Podcast with Hilaria Baldwin and Daphne Oz.
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