Why is it so hard to just do a one hour presentation?
I am going to the Oregon coast tomorrow to talk with law enforcement agents about bipolar disorder. I have always wanted to do this- so it should be exciting right? Well,if you have bipolar disorder you know that the one hour presentation is not the problem- it’s the stress of thinking about all of the planning that has to go into it! I have to meet a friend who is driving me to the coast. This means I have to get there at a specific time. What if I can’t sleep? In fact,I know I will not be able to get to sleep on my own. When should I take my Ativan? Will I get enough sleep as I tend to wake up too early when I travel.
Where are my books? Do I have copies in my car? No. That [ Read More ]


Thanks to everyone…
Hi There,
I am constantly amazed at what great comments readers leave on the site. It helps me to remember that bipolar disorder is an illness and we all get sick in the same way. We truly don’t have ‘emotional problems!’We have trouble regulating our emotions. It’s a big difference.
If you have a comment you feel would help someone- feel free to post it under their comment. I just ask that you stick to your own experience and what has worked and hasn’t worked for you. This helps more than you know because your story lets others know they are not weird and they are not alone! (We just act weird and feel lonely- ha ha)
I woke up depressed- reading the blog this morning helped! I am just going to get on with my day.
It’s an illness and we can manage it.
Julie