A Reader Question for Julie Fast
I just received a comment from Reanna about her rapid cycling that won’t stop. I have been there so I understand! She asked a question about bipolar disorder treatment. Here is the question and my answer:Julie,Reading your posts has been very helpful–thank you! I have been having a horrible time [...]
A Reader Question for Julie Fast
Hi, I just received a question from Sandra asking if it’s normal that her depression seems to show up every two months- oh, yes it is normal! Here is my answer:
hi Julie,
I have a question. Looking back at about eight months of journaling, I noticed that every two [...]
Too Many Mood Swings to Count in Just 24 Hours!
I turned in a large, important and wonderful project on Sunday night. It’s now Tuesday. The project is a proposal for my new book. This is a big undertaking, so I know I have to be extra careful about my health.
I was careful! Early to bed [...]
I just went through two weeks of constant rapid cycling. It sure was tough! I had five distinct mood swings in one day last week. Three were hypomanic, one was mild depression and the other was a severe crying suicidal depression. They all lasted a few hours. I’m doing a lot better today, but I’m [...]
Five mood swings in one day!
I doubt that is a record, but it sure wears me out. In that past week, I’ve had at least 20 mood swings. They are mild, but certainly strong enough to chart. Yesterday I had three distinct upswings. The [...]
I saw this on a bumper sticker. I had to laugh. That is the epitome of rapid cycling bipolar disorder.
I have had so many mood swings in a day they were hard to count. I look at my mood chart and the thing looks like and EEG- or is it EKG! I should know the [...]
Bipolar disorder is an illness that affects a person’s ability to regulate their own moods.
There are two types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar 1(one) and Bipolar II (two). People with bipolar I experience full blown mania while people with bipolar II have a milder form of mania called hypomania. This is the main difference between [...]
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