Comments on: Julie, how do you manage bipolar disorder so successfully? http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/ by Julie A. Fast Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:06:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: kathy http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-1920 kathy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:33:41 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/#comment-1920 Hi Julie, I read your most recent newsletter. Certainly you hit the nail on the head for my loved one. My problem is that I see the signs but don't know how to address it. I usually say something stupid, perhaps because when we are in the middle of it, I hesitate to say, it seems you are manic right now.......Or perhaps it's better to say, I think I'm seeing manic symptoms. Even if I say that, what do I say from there. Better to wait until a huge emotional reaction to a situation is over then bring it up, or say something right in the middle of the "melt down"? ARG!!! Thanks...K Hi Kathy, These mood swings throw the people who care about us into no man's land! It's not intuitive to know how to talk to someone who is manic or psychotic. All of my books mention the bipolar conversation- I recommend Loving Someone with bipolar disorder if it's your partner you're talking about- and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder if it's a family or friend! Your insight is commendable! Julie Hi Julie, I read your most recent newsletter. Certainly you hit the nail on the head for my loved one. My problem is that I see the signs but don’t know how to address it. I usually say something stupid, perhaps because when we are in the middle of it, I hesitate to say, it seems you are manic right now…….Or perhaps it’s better to say, I think I’m seeing manic symptoms. Even if I say that, what do I say from there. Better to wait until a huge emotional reaction to a situation is over then bring it up, or say something right in the middle of the “melt down”? ARG!!!

Thanks…K

Hi Kathy,

These mood swings throw the people who care about us into no man’s land! It’s not intuitive to know how to talk to someone who is manic or psychotic. All of my books mention the bipolar conversation- I recommend Loving Someone with bipolar disorder if it’s your partner you’re talking about- and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder if it’s a family or friend!

Your insight is commendable! Julie

]]> By: BipolarBible http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-1905 BipolarBible Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:00:32 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/#comment-1905 Hi Julie, I still don't think there is anything wrong with bipolar symptoms. I don't think it is something that needs to be fixed. I was diagnosed bipolar 12 years ago but to make a long story short, I think that "normal" people should become more bipolar. I'm not a criminal and my logic is just different if not better than theirs. I know you feel the same way about yourself. We do know more. Do you disagree? Do you really want me to sign myself off as being inferior? Hi Julie, I still don’t think there is anything wrong with bipolar symptoms. I don’t think it is something that needs to be fixed. I was diagnosed bipolar 12 years ago but to make a long story short, I think that “normal” people should become more bipolar. I’m not a criminal and my logic is just different if not better than theirs. I know you feel the same way about yourself. We do know more. Do you disagree? Do you really want me to sign myself off as being inferior?

]]> By: MrsScotsman http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-1900 MrsScotsman Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:46:35 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/#comment-1900 Living successfully with BPD is possible. It is important to remember that 'successfully' does not mean perfectly. Living successfully with BPD is possible. It is important to remember that ’successfully’ does not mean perfectly.

]]> By: BeyondBipolar http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-1898 BeyondBipolar Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:16:45 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/julie-how-do-you-manage-bipolar-disorder-so-successfully/#comment-1898 Good suggestions. I watch for mood clues that help me react before its too late. Good suggestions. I watch for mood clues that help me react before its too late.

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