Hi all, I just want to say thanks for the comments. I read all of them. I keep telling myself I will put a comment of my own on each one! Here are some answers to your questions:
– True Hope, a supplement company that advertises they can help bipolar disorder was investigated by the Canadian government regarding their claims regarding mental illness. You can read more about it if you ‘Google True Hope Canada Investigation.’
– I agree that exercise is a tremendous help with bipolar disorder. I love yoga myself. I have found that I have a lot of trouble with injuries when I’m depressed, so I’m working on that. As of now, I have finally healed a bad shoulder and am getting back into yoga. It’s never too late! Getting injured while depressed or manic is more common than you may think! I have tried someone called ecstatic dance. It is interesting! If you go to www.meetin.org or www.meetup.org you may find some exercise opportunities you may not have thought of such as rafting or flag Frisbee.
Yes, there is still room on the Parents of Children with Bipolar Disorder teleseminar. You can go here to read more about it:
www.juliefast.com/teleseminars.php
If you didn’t receive my last newsletter on mixed episodes, it may be a spam problem. Make sure you have comments@bipolarhappens.com on your email OK list.
– Regarding my future projects: I’m currently working on a new book. I can’t wait to get started. Of course, as you have read, getting started is one of our main problems!
– My column in BP Magazine will be out in January. It’s on triggers. It helped me to write it! I try so hard not to repeat my past trigger mistakes. Here is a link for the magazine:
And finally, thanks for all of the wonderful support I received at the DBSA conference in Virginia. It was a highlight of my short career. I can’t believe I am well enough to work. I just have to keep going daily and the rewards definitely show up eventually.
PS: I started writing books at age 37, so anything is possible! I’m 44 now.
Keep sending comments. I love them! Julie
