I’m committed to using my new video camera to record more videos for the blog. My goal is to answer reader questions, give updates on my writing projects and offer as much support as possible. Feel free to send me topics for these webcasts. I so appreciate the questions regarding bipolar disorder treatment, bipolar symptoms and help for family members who love someone with bipolar disorder.
PS: My mom looked at this video and said, “This looks nothing like you!” That’s good to know!
I recently did a series of interviews for a large mental health website called healthyplace.com. Here is one of the first videos I recorded. I’d like to set this up a bit before you watch it. I went through a terrible experience in 1994 when my partner Ivan got very sick and was in the hospital for three months in a manic/psychotic episode. I was scared, overwhelmed and very confused about what was going on. I never met his doctor when he was in the hospital! The nurses were wonderful, but no one actually explained the illness or why he was so sick. I literally had to do everything on my own. Things have changed a lot of course! I wrote books on this experience myself- so the information is more out there now. The video below is a response to the question of what we can do to work successfully without health care professionals when we or someone we care about are in crisis. I want to say that I sound pretty forceful in this video- and I do believe what I say- but I want to also make it clear that the health care professionals in my life are 100% a part of my team. I care about them and respect them deeply!
I asked my brother, “What’s it like to have a sister with bipolar disorder?” His answer was totally unexpected. I thought he would talk about the problems I had in the past. But that was a long time ago – and now we get along well. It’s good to ask family members what they think. You can record them and add them to your blog!
I’m working hard on maintaining my stability concerning work and money right now! Everyone – well, almost everyone I know has concerns. The bipolar symptoms were coming on pretty strongly today and I just said to myself- Julie, you have been through a lot worse than this… just keep going! So here is my video blog on the topic!
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!
The most widely used self-help program in the world for the management of bipolar disorder, the Health Cards System is not just a book, but a practical, hands-on tool for reducing symptoms and maintaining healthy and stable relationships. Designed for both individuals and family members.
Julie offers professional coaching for family members and partners of people with bipolar disorder. If you love someone who has bipolar disorder and need help, click HERE to learn more about Julie's coaching process. She offers both telephone and in-person sessions. You CAN have stable and joyful relationships with a loved one who has this illness!
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