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Bipolar Happens! is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

Bipolar Happens: 35 Tips and Tricks to Manage Bipolar Disorder is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

That’s exciting. I went to the Kindle store to see how my books Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder were doing on the bipolar disorder page. These books are in the top ten ranking- and then I saw that Bipolar Happens! was #1.

Fantastic! Bipolar Happens! is an enjoyable book about a serious topic.

Guess what- it’s only $.99 I want it to be available to everyone.

Yes, I think this is a great deal and a good way to get helpful information about bipolar disorder at minimum cost. Bipolar Happens! was my first book. I knew I wanted to talk about how I manage the illness, but I [ Read More ]

Having a tough day?

If you’re having a tough day, this is a reminder that the world can be beautiful. My mom grew the flowers and my friend Tamia arranged them into this beautiful display. Julie

A Keynote in Portland, Oregon with Julie A. Fast: Mania and Sex: Why Does Everyone Look So Tasty When I’m Manic?

I’m giving a humorous keynote on mania and sex in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday for PABA- the Portland Area Business Association LGBT branch. Come join me! You can either join the lunch or just watch the speech. I’d love to see local readers and friends. I promise…. you will laugh. The title of the speech? Mania and Sex: Why Does Everyone Look So Tasty When I’m Manic? 😉 Oh, the stories we all have!

Click here for more information on the talk.

I’ll stay after the presentation to chat with anyone who wants to say hello!

Julie

A Quick Tip to Help with Bipolar Disorder Anxiety

Bipolar Happens! is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

Bipolar Happens: 35 Tips and Tricks to Manage Bipolar Disorder is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

That’s exciting. I went to the Kindle store to see how Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder were doing on the bipolar disorder page. These books are in the top ten ranking- and then I saw that Bipolar Happens! was #1.

Fantastic! Bipolar Happens! is an enjoyable book about a serious topic.

Guess what- it’s only $.99 I want it to be available to everyone.

Are you a partner of a person with bipolar disorder?

Are you in a romantic relationship with a person who has bipolar disorder? Here are a few reasons why treating bipolar disorder first is the only way for a relationship to stabilize and become joyful:

Reasons to Treat Bipolar Disorder First

1. Less stress on the relationship

2. Fewer medical bills

3. Less addictive and dangerous behavior

4. Creates a stable environment for children

5. Work is possible Money can be managed more effectively

6. Life can be enjoyable again

When I work with partners of those who have bipolar, I always stress that until the bipolar is treated and managed, relationships rarely change for the better. When the bipolar disorder is treated and managed, relationships ALWAYS change for the better. Have you read Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder? [ Read More ]