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Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-reader-question-how-do-i-find-balance-when-im-over-extended/feed/ 1 15:14 I just received this bipolarhappens.com blog reader question from Melissa. I started to write a response and then thought- wait a minute! This would make ... I just received this bipolarhappens.com blog reader question from Melissa. I started to write a response and then thought- wait a minute! This would make a great question for the podcast. So, here is the question and the podcast at the end has my answer: My prescriber and therapist contend that my lifestyle is the root of many of my problems. I just can't seem to even visualize what a calmer lifestyle would look like let alone try for it. I have three children - one with special needs -, I work around 40 hours a week, I commute for an hour each direction and I manage the household. Yes I do have a husband which helps take some of the pressure off and then in other ways puts more pressure on. I also dabble in a party plan business and am trying to lose weight and get healthier - including starting training for a half-marathon. This probably sounds bananas to other people but I'm just not sure what to cut out. I have never known anything else. I have trouble stepping away from the cape I guess. Any input would be great. Thanks - Melissa - Click on the arrow to hear the answer. Related posts:Bipolar Hypomania: Reader Comment I just received the following comment from Melissa. I am...Podcast: reader question #8211; I need help for my son when I travel#8230; Here is a question from Jackie regarding her son.nbsp; So...Welcome to the Julie Fast Podcast My new bipolarhappens.com podcast series on bipolar disorder basics is... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Podcasts juliethewriter@speakeasy.net no No http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/bipolarhappenscom-podcast-my-husband-cant-sleep/ http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/bipolarhappenscom-podcast-my-husband-cant-sleep/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:50:15 +0000 Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/bipolarhappenscom-podcast-my-husband-cant-sleep/

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Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/bipolarhappenscom-podcast-my-husband-cant-sleep/feed/ 0 16:04 Here is a question from Liz. Her partner has bipolar disorder and recently got out of the hospital. She asks an interesting question- as a partner ... Here is a question from Liz. Her partner has bipolar disorder and recently got out of the hospital. She asks an interesting question- as a partner of someone with the illness, where does help end and needing the person to take care of themselves on their own begin? Itrsquo;s surely a fine line. I read the question and answer it on the podcast below. Hi Julie, I just want to say thank you for having this site and writing your books. My husband was just diagnosed with Bipolar disorder in December after a very scary manic episode where he was on the roof of a McDonalds 45 minutes from our house. I have learned a lot about bipolar disorder through your book, Loving someone with bipolar disorder and he has just to really begun to read Take charge of Bipolar disorder. He is on medication and was on sick leave from his job for 6 months and has just returned last week on a light duty schedule. We have a long way to go. As you know, there are bad days and good days. One of our biggest problems is when it is time to go to sleep at night. He cannot go to sleep unless I am in bed with him. We seem to go through the same ritual every night. He goes to bed much earlier than me because he has to get up much earlier for work. He sits on the side of the bed and says, "this canrsquo;t be happening to me or I hate feeling this way. After about 10-15 minutes, he then lays down and puts his sleep machine on (sleep apnea) and falls asleep within 5-10 minutes. It is very frustrating for both of us. Any suggestions. Hi Liz, I like to answer reader questions on a podcast because itrsquo;s just so much more personal when I say in my own voice- I have been there, my ex who has bipolarnbsp;one has been there, most of the readers and their family members have too! This illness is frustrating, but it is treatable. You can listen to the audio below for my answers to your question. Julie Related posts:Julie Fast BipolarHappens.com Podcast Series: FYI Bipolarhappens.com Podcast Series FYI Sandra, a reader in Virginia wrote...Podcast: Reader Question: How do I find balance when I#8217;m over extended! I just received this bipolarhappens.com blog reader question from Melissa....Podcast: reader question #8211; I need help for my son when I travel#8230; Here is a question from Jackie regarding her son.nbsp; So... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Podcasts,,Relationships juliethewriter@speakeasy.net no No http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-conversations-with-sherri-pt-1-mania/ http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-conversations-with-sherri-pt-1-mania/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:50:29 +0000 Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-conversations-with-sherri-pt-1-mania/

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Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-conversations-with-sherri-pt-1-mania/feed/ 2 00:01:01 I am excited to post my new bipolarhappens.com podcast series called Conversations with Sherri. Sherri is a dear friend of mine who has bipolar I. She ... I am excited to post my new bipolarhappens.com podcast series called Conversations with Sherri. Sherri is a dear friend of mine who has bipolar I. She has been in an off and on manic/psychotic episode for over two years- and of course, there is a lot of depression mixed in there as well. In this opening podcast, Sherri and I talk about her bipolar disordernbsp;one nbsp;history as well as her experiences of mania. She is such an honest and funny person! Our next conversation is on benzodiazapine addiction - Sherri just got off a 20 year Klonopin habit. No kidding. She's a rock star. I think you will really enjoy and be enthralled by this candid and very informative conversation about mania and all of it's symptoms and troubles. Please do leave your comments on ourconversation and what you would like us to talk about in the future. After the Klonopin conversation- we will discuss Sherri's hospital stays. 12 in all! Yes, she is a bipolar superstar. She keeps going no matter what. Julie nbsp; Related posts:Welcome to the Julie Fast Podcast My new bipolarhappens.com podcast series on bipolar disorder basics is...Julie Fast BipolarHappens.com Podcast Series: FYI Bipolarhappens.com Podcast Series FYI Sandra, a reader in Virginia wrote...Bipolar ii Disorder and Bipolar I disorder- what is the difference? What is the difference between Bipolar ii Disorder and Bipolar... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Mania,,Podcasts juliethewriter@speakeasy.net no No http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-reader-question-i-need-help-for-my-son-when-i-travel/ http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-reader-question-i-need-help-for-my-son-when-i-travel/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 16:56:44 +0000 Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/podcast-reader-question-i-need-help-for-my-son-when-i-travel/

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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...Plans can change- people with bipolar can deal with it! oh yes, anothernbsp;long post from julie! nbsp; Plans Can Change:...Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder: Reader Question nbsp; A Reader Question for Julie Fast nbsp; Hi, I... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Friends,amp;,Family,,Podcasts juliethewriter@speakeasy.net no No http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-fast-bipolarhappenscom-podcast-series-fyi/ http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-fast-bipolarhappenscom-podcast-series-fyi/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 15:05:45 +0000 Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-fast-bipolarhappenscom-podcast-series-fyi/

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Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/welcome-to-the-julie-fast-podcast/feed/ 2 4:01 My new bipolarhappens.com podcast series on bipolar disorder basics is ready to go. The first entry below is a welcome to the podcast with general ... My new bipolarhappens.com podcast series on bipolar disorder basics is ready to go. The first entry below is a welcome to the podcast with general information on future topics.nbsp; I will now be able to answer more reader questions!nbsp;nbsp; Julie Related posts:Julie Fast BipolarHappens.com Podcast Series: FYI Bipolarhappens.com Podcast Series FYI Sandra, a reader in Virginia wrote...Podcast: Conversations with Sherri- Pt 1 MANIA I am excited to post my new bipolarhappens.com podcast series...Julie Fast Video: Feeling intimidated by your bipolar disorder doctor? I recently did a series of interviews for a large... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Podcasts juliethewriter@speakeasy.net no No