Allen, a guest blogger, talks about Bi-polar Disorder During the Holidays

I recently asked readers to share their holiday stories and how they are affected by bi-poloar disorder. Here is a guest blog from Allen.

“Thanksgiving 2010, It’s 4:15am, I’m laying in bed, my mind racing with so many things.Money, business, missing my family. My personal life a tangled up situation to say the least. It provides a never ending source of angst. But then again, if you’re me, what doesn’t?

It also provides much pleasure, love, and let’s face it, it’s the only life I have. Though I live with much regret, my manic side has provided amply for all those around me, and at times being manic is the secret ingredient in my life that has been very helpful. Trying to isolate what is “manic” from enthusiasm, being driven, entrepreneurial, goal oriented and a “never say never” commitment to providing for my [ Read More ]





Posted on December 1st, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Guest Bloggers

200 sign ups this weekend!

I am not sure what was in the water this weekend- but there were 200 sign ups for the blog.   I guess it was from the newsletter on Watch out for Summer Mania. We all need that reminder. If you scroll down you can read the newsletter on the blog.

( I am not sure what’s going on with the title and the extra U in the word up. I doesn’t look like that on the editing page! )

I also received many comments on the posts and promise to have them posted as soon as possible.  I read each comment carefully and though I can’t answer each one in detail- I can definitely get some advice in there and point people in the right direction. One big help is the categories column to the right- there are many posts related to the questions I receive. Also, I keep promising to start a weekly podcast [ Read More ]





Posted on July 12th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: About Julie

Video blog welcome from Julie

I’m committed to using my new video camera to record more videos for the blog. My goal is to answer reader questions, give updates on my writing projects and offer as much support as possible. Feel free to send me topics for these webcasts.  I so appreciate the questions regarding bipolar disorder treatment, bipolar symptoms and help for family members who love someone with bipolar disorder.

PS: My mom looked at this video and said, “This looks nothing like you!” That’s good to know!





Bipolar Disorder and Travel – 3 tips for the holiday weekend

Three Travel Tips for the Holiday Weekend

It’s a three day weekend here in the states. Many people are traveling out of town or have events on the weekend.  On the other hand, there are those who are lonely and wish they had something planned.  Holidays can be tough for both sides. If I’m manic, I’ll just go have a blast no matter where I am. I’d walk up to strangers and she what they’re doing. If I’m depressed, all I can think about is that other people have a lot more fun than I do. They go to picnics and see people and throw Frisbees and have a wonderful time. I’m sure I’m missing out.

Of course this is a great illustration that my moods are not my own- and that I need to get focused and create my own moods. I do this by planning ahead.

Here are some tips:

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