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 ]
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 ]
I recently did an excellent radio/podcast interview with Deborah Harper of Psychjourney. We talked about the release of my new book, Get it Done When You’re Depressed.
Here is a link to our interview. She asked excellent questions and really knew her stuff. All writers dream of interviews that go this well! You can scroll down to see my interview.
I just received a great blog comment, so I will answer it here! Just curious, Julie….I could be wrong as I’m just getting acquainted with you after hearing you speak recently, but in what I’ve read so far in your website/newsletter/blog writing, there’s a conspicuous absence of any sense of spiritual help for your bipolar issues. Is that a purposeful thing? Does faith of some kind have a place in the life of a bipolar person?
WriteWoman
Hi WW.
This is a great question. I’ve done a few newsletters on it. I know that many people find huge comfort, support and information from their spiritual community. I also know that some, like msyelf are not as connected to a group spiritually. I can also say that I’m not super spiritual individually. This is not from choice. I used to be very spiritual – in that I believed that there was a force that watched out [ Read More ]
“My greatest problem is Work. Please dedicate as much Time to work issues as possible. Most specifically, the alternative ways for people with BP (and other chronic illnesses) to survive and earn a living.”
I haven’t been able to work full time since 1995. I should say- I haven’t been able to work consistently since 1995. That changed last year when my meds and treatment plan just started working a lot better. I now face another problem. I’m able to work a lot more, but I don’t really know how to do it. I don’t have an office. I tend to drive around looking for places to work. When I have a good day I just want to hang out and enjoy it. There were SO few good days in the past. On the tough days, I have trouble focusing. I get overwhelmed with all [ Read More ]
I just finished my final live radio show for the season. I interviewed Terri Cheney- the author of the bestselling memoir, Manic. We talked about memoir writing- it was so much fun and great encouragement for everyone who wants to write about their experiences.
The radio show has been really stressful for me- lots of anxiety. It hasn’t really been all bipolar anxiety- I know what that feels like- it has been the kind of anxiety disorder anxiety. Believe me, it’s awful. I love the hours in the studio. It’s the hours up to it that cause me trouble.
But anyway! Today’s show was fantastic. And then I got home…..
My basement was flooded. Hmm.
I am glad the show went so well. I’m super glad my roommate was home and caught it early. I’m extremely glad I’m not depressed.
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