Julie, it took my fiancé to call the cops twice to make myself sign into the hospital for treatment. I was hurt and angry @ first as to why she did this because  I didn’t understand what was going on at that time. I yelled at her and told her I didn’t want her to visit me. That’s when the doctor told me I was full blown bipolar disorder and more.. But  since April, 2006 a lot changed: the right meds- a great pysc dr and  counselor and things have been going great..

Curt in Altoona,  PA

Dear Miss Fast,

I want to say “thank you.” 

I have read every textbook, self help book, etc. and was still beating my head against a wall until I read your book.  I can tell you that chapter 11, Expect Brain Chatter, was the answer to prayer.  I don’t know what it was about this specific chapter, but it opened up serious dialogue after 14 years of marriage.  This chapter gave me a simple way to explain the on-going dialogue and loop of music in my head and why it is so painful.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

B. G.

I just want to pass a very big thank you to Julie Fast. My 30 something daughter became ill 5 years ago and without Julies cards (my first purchase), books (I buy each one as it comes out), blogs and news letters I just don\’t know what would have become of us. The gratitude I feel brings tears to my eyes, I am sorry that such a bright young woman has bi polar, but I am greatful as well. Our battle with the disease is not easy as we live in an area where there are no councelors and no phyciatrist that isn’t so overworked that there is no time for a bi polar. Even on the meds that the gp gives she swings wildly. But it is better than before and we know there is hope.

JS
USA

Thank you for helping me to understand, as a parent, exactly what the cognitive pieces are… and as well, the self awareness that a BP person needs in order to ultimately help themselves.

I will pass this on to my daughter, as she grows and as she is willing and able to listen and to deal personally with her illness and indeed special needs.

Thank you for being a role model to young women with BP disorder.
P.W.B.
L.A. California