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I started my bipolar disorder web page in 2002. Blogs, podcasts, You Tube, Ebay, Facebook, and smart phones were either new or didn’t exist. People regularly wrote me and asked, “What do you mean by a download book and what is a PDF?” Just ten years ago! The desire for info on bipolar disorder back then was huge, but there was very little information about bipolar on the web. Times have certainly changed.
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Maybe internet dating works for you- but if you find it making you obsessed and unhappy, there are many other ways to meet people that are less stressful. I have friends who met on Match.com, etc- but they are pretty calm and could handle the constant email and constant judgment from strangers! Not me! I used to put up profiles when I got manic. Now I use my mania more wisely. ha ha. Julie PS: How about speed dating!
 - (Comments are closed) What is the difference between Bipolar ii Disorder and Bipolar I Disorder? Do you know the answer? Many don’t though it’s very specific. Bipolar ii disorder has all of the same symptoms as bipolar I disorder with one MAJOR difference. Bipolar I disorder has full blown mania that often comes with psychosis. Bipolar ii disorder has hypomania that rarely comes with psychosis. My dear friend Alena has bipolar I disorder. She has to be very careful as her mania is always lurking around and waiting to take over. She takes lithium and zyprexa to keep the mania and psychosis at bay. I have bipolar ii hypomania. Mine is very euphoric though it can be agitated. Mine doesn’t have psychosis- my bipolar psychosis can be around without any other serious mood swings though I am usually depressed. Bipolar I disorder was the only bipolar disorder recognized for many, many years. Recently, the bipolar ii disorder diagnosis [ Read More ] - (Comments are closed)
I am very proud of myself… It’s good to write that sentence! Going out on the weekends if very important to me. I plan carefully and always have something to do with friends. I really enjoy going out with my brother Ed. As many of you know, my brother is a great guy who causes me a lot of stress. I think I’ve dealt with it very well over the past year. Last night, there was a problem with his ID so he was not able to come into the bar where I was waiting. We were going to watch the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on pay per view- so I got there early to get us seats. I [ Read More ] - (Comments are closed)
Hello to all who leave such wonderful, insightful, helpful and supportive comments. I will answer all of them in the next few days. I had to spend a week on self management when my depression showed up last week. It’s better today! Here are some quick answers. 1. You can read about my Health Cards Treatment System for Bipolar Disorder under the above books tab and on my book site: Bipolar Happens. 2. If you are a parent or partner who needs help with a loved one, please visit my Family and Partner coaching page. I always have a free 3o minute intake call where I can answer the questions from this blog. Please note this is for families and partners only. We can cover a lot [ Read More ]
But even though it is natural for us, it’s not ok and it’s certainly not a very productive way to live- but it’s what our brains do. So it makes sense that we will all have to learn what is reasonable and acceptable so that we can survive in the average world. How can you stop behavior that is unacceptable and non [ Read More ] - (Comments are closed) |
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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