2008 May « Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder and Children on the Cover of Newsweek

newsweek cover The interest in bipolar disorder and children never ends. It’s such a tough diagnosis.

I recently did an interview with Dr. Ajit Jetmalani on the topic of childhood psychiatric disorders. Here is a link to the radio show- it is a great companion to the Newsweek article on bipolar disorder.

Childhood Psychiatric Disorders Radio Show

You may have to download this show onto your computer to listen.

Treating childhood bipolar disorder is complicated.

Julie

Bipolar disorder, work and jail

Dear Julie, Do you have any information on how to help someone (my brother) with BP who is required to pay child support, but cannot due to his BP condition? He is headed for jail b/c he is so behind on his child support payments. There must be some type of justification in the courts that understands that he cannot work enough to make the payments. It is very stressful for all of us. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, L.C

Hello L.C. Wow, this is quite a question. The justice system is very used to seeing mentally ill people- but are not always up on what to do. Here are some ideas:

– Get an official letter from his doctor with detail on his diagnosis, the meds he takes and his work ability. Can he get a doctor’s statement that he’s actually not able to work?

– Search your county for [ Read More ]

A Radio Update

I’ve received so many kind and supportive letters about my new radio show. I wish I could answer more of them! I just received a nice letter from a radio listener. She asked why there was not a show posted the past few weeks. Well… I had NO idea how much work the show would be. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my working life- but easily the most stressful endeavor of my working life. It’s definitely more stressful than writing books. I’m learning what real stress feels like. It’s hard to deal with, but not impossible. It’s nothing like the stress that comes from being sick with bipolar disorder. I was a bit scared when I took on the show that I would have a lot of mood swings. I’m so used to getting sick when I work too much. In the past, too much was part time. I know what [ Read More ]

Listen to Andy Behrman on the Julie Fast Radio Show

Hello! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to my new radio show- this is a great place to start. I interviewed best selling author Andy Behrman about his book Electroboy and his amazing life in general. What a story! I’ve never heard a better description of mania- you will be amazed.

Click on the link below to stream/download the show.

Electroboy on the Julie Fast Radio Show

Julie