Before I wrote the Health Cards to help manage my bipolar disorder- my friends had no idea what was going on with me. Actually, I had no idea what was going on with me!
I have taught my friends how to use the cards. They know my symptoms now- because I showed them my symptoms from [...]
Hope
I just thought I would write and say that I know how you feel if you’re in a severe depression. I was in one last week. There is hope- every day when you wake up, get out of bed and say to yourself- I have bipolar disorder, this is why I’m depressed. It’s an illness. [...]
Here’s an amazing story. A long, long time ago there was a princess..
Just joking. A long time ago, drug companies created drugs to treat epilepsy – when they gave them to people with the illness, an amazing thing happened- their moods got better. The makers of these drugs had NO idea this would happen. They [...]
My Mother
I am the luckiest person in the world when I get sick. My mother is always there for me. I can only imagine what it’s like for her. I don’t ask her about it much as it would make me cry. She does what she has to do. When I’m suicidal, she reminds me [...]
I’m not doing my best.
I’m happy to be here- that is what I say when someone says- hey Julie! How are you?
I’m having a tough day.
It’s not a great day, but I’m happy to see you!
I’m using my treatment plan!
It’s chasing me today.
It’s lurking.
There are many more. Usually, I just say- “I’m really depressed today.” [...]
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