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I’ve struggled with my weight since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. I certainly had weight issues before that, but there were small time compared to what I’ve been through in the past 10 years. Statistics show that those of us with severe mental illnesses die a LOT earlier than those without an illness. When [...] I spoke at the NAMI Oregon Conference yesterday. The day went really well and I met some wonderful people. I even managed to get to sleep normally last night. Then I woke up with a lot of worries. I know what this means. I have too much to do. It’s not that I don’t have the [...] This is an addition to the above post. So, I know that I have hit the overwhelmed work feeling. Here is what I’m going to do: #1 I have a business partner who can help with my speaking gigs. The speaking part is what I love- the negotiations, set up, book sales and follow up are [...] Hello! Here is a copy of a television interview I did about Britney Spears when she was having such a hard time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEdM5OFGiuU I love being on television, but watching it later is hard! I have to remain positive. It’s easy to be hard on how you look. I know, the message is what’s important! Julie I know WHO the real me is…. my question is WHAT is the real me in terms of energy, happiness, work ability etc. I often mistake hypomania for the ‘real me.’ I have a NORMAL card in my Health Cards and that helps immensely. But the hypomania gets me a lot. I can be hypomanic [...] I’m speaking at the NAMI Oregon yearly conference tomorrow. I have a class in the morning and then will speak at the luncheon. The most difficult part of all of this is getting my books, post cards order sheets and travel stuff. I worry that I won’t be able to sleep and that I will get [...] Well, as you probably know, an author lives for book reviews! If you have read my books Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder and Get it Done When You’re Depressed, I’d love it if you would post a review of the books on amazon.com. When you are there, please feel free to [...] |
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