I think a lot about the people who read this blog. Do you have bipolar? Are you looking for help for someone who does? Are you suicidal? Did you just get out of the hospital or do something when you were manic that your feel really ashamed about now? I’ve been able to answer yes to all of the above many times in my life. I want to remind people that is does get better. It just takes longer for some of us.
Many people are encouraged to get in touch with their feelings and let go and experience life! I think that’s great- for most people. But there are those of us who can’t trust our feelings at all. For example,a friend and I went to karaoke the other night when I was really depressed – When her other friends came in,I felt she was ignoring me. My mind started to foresee the end of our relationship! It said,“How can she do this to me! What kind of friend is she! I am just going to leave without even saying goodbye! That will show her!” Oh,what on earth was I thinking? I wasn’t thinking- I was just in all bipolar emotion mode and had no command of the facts. I know that my feelings when I’m sick are manufactured from an ill brain- and these were definitely manufactured feelings. Understanding this has completely [ Read More ] Depression stinks. It takes away my ability to think rationally and I hate it. That is putting it mildly. I’ve found that there are certain things I simply can’t let myself do when I’m depressed: - Eat junk food to feel better (some people have to watch caffeine) - Make big decisions such as canceling a project or telling someone I can’t see them anymore - Keep seeing people who make me depressed! I also have to watch my driving as my reflexes are off. As you can tell,the depression has me today. I woke up crying. It’s from a combination of things- trying to work more,relationships,a friend’s illness,eating poorly! Many would say,well no wonder you’re depressed- but as those of us with bipolar disorder know,this depression goes beyond the normal reaction to outside events. This is physical and often out of my control. But! I can still [ Read More ] 
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So many of us are concerned and confused about the medications prescribed for bipolar disorder. We also worry about what side effects and interactions may occur and what we should watch for whether we have the illness or care about someone who does. That is why I’m so thrilled to offer you a new book by Dr. John Preston,PSY.D,ABPP called Medical Treatment of Bipolar Disorder:Everything You Need to Know Before and After You are Prescribed Medications for Bipolar Disorder. [ Read More ] As you may know,I injured my hands a few months ago. I’ve had to stop writing and let them heal. The problem is that they are not healing very well. I have tried all therapies known to man! Yesterday,I decided to get a cortisone shot. It was a big decision as cortisone is a steroid that can cause serious depression- even if it’s a very localized shot. I had to weigh my options- the depression caused by not being able to work or a possible downswing. I chose the work. I will keep you posted. I want to stay well and be able to write. Hopefully this will all work out perfectly and I can get back to my regular newsletters and books and blogs!
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