Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder » Friends & Family http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog by Julie A. Fast Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:43:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2006-2007 juliethewriter@speakeasy.net (Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder) juliethewriter@speakeasy.net (Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder) posts Learn about bipolar disorder, it's symptoms, side effects and how to create stability Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder juliethewriter@speakeasy.net No no http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog 144 144 Julie Fast Bipolar Coaching: What I’ve Learned from Coaching Family Members and Partners http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/what-ive-learned-from-coaching-family-members-and-partners/ http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/what-ive-learned-from-coaching-family-members-and-partners/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:51:11 +0000 Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=1010 The following is a story of how working with clients has taught me what information parents and partners truly need. If you have not visited my coaching page, here is the link: http://www.juliefast.com/family-coaching/

 In 1994 after my then partner Ivan come home after a three month stay in the hospital- I thought to myself- on day I [...] Related posts:

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My goal is to help those in crisis learn more about the illness and how they [...] Related posts:

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Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-fast-bipolar-family-and-partner-coaching/feed/ 3 A Friend’s View of Bipolar Disorder http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/a-friends-view-of-bipolar-disorder/ http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/a-friends-view-of-bipolar-disorder/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:33:25 +0000 Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=886 I once asked a friend of mine what he thought about mania and his friends with bipolar disorder. It’s always interesting to ask the people in your life how they perceive bipolar  moodswings. It may be very different than you expect. Here is his answer.

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Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-reader-question-i-need-help-for-my-son-when-i-travel/feed/ 1 10:35 Here is a question from Jackie regarding her son.nbsp; So many parents worry about their children when they have to travel or be away from ... Here is a question from Jackie regarding her son.nbsp; So many parents worry about their children when they have to travel or be away from home for an extended period of time. I know my mom worries about me and I'm 45! As you can see from Jackie's question, it's hard to find the balance of letting your child be independent and at the same time accepting that he or she needs extra help.nbsp; Click to the link at the end of this blog to hear my reply. Hi Julie...I need some direction and advice Please. My 21 yr old sone as bioplar II and does pretty well most of the time living on his own... however, as you know, bi polar being what it is there are times every cple months he needs someone to stay ith him for a few days to get him thru a tough cycle. Most of the time that person is me, but sometimes i cannot be there ( if traveling for work ) and i have no idea how to go about finding a resource or finding the right person to rely on. We dont have any other family in this area so i need to outsource and i dont know where to begin. nbsp; Jackie Here is my podcast answer: Related posts:Are you a parent of a child with bipolar disorder? Parents of kids with bipolar disorder.. I often feel sorry... Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder: Reader Question nbsp; A Reader Question for Julie Fast nbsp; Hi, I... Julie Fast BipolarHappens.com Podcast Series: FYI Bipolarhappens.com Podcast Series FYI Sandra, a reader in Virginia wrote... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Friends,,Family,,Podcasts juliethewriter@speakeasy.net no No Mother’s Day http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/mothers-day/ http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/mothers-day/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 21:32:45 +0000 Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/mothers-day/ I am very upset, stressed, on the edge, worried and unhappy

How about that! At least I am aware of it. True problems arise when you feel all of the above and don’t know it. But I know it and I have known it for a few weeks. My rapid cycling has been so bad it’s [...] Related posts:

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Plans Can Change: We Can Deal with It.

I am very proud of myself…

It’s good to write that sentence! Going out on the weekends if very important to me. I plan carefully and always have something to do with friends. I really enjoy going out with my brother Ed. [...] Related posts:

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