www.bipolarhappens.com

Hi to all!

You have probably seen my bipolarhappens.com website where I sell  my Health Cards System for Bipolar Disorder. In the past, it was the sales site with little general information on bipolar disorder. It has really changed and is now one of the most comprehensive bipolar disorder websites on the Internet. There are tips [...]

bipolar mood swings and the beauty of a rose

Bipolar is so very weird. When I’m depressed I can look at this rose and see nothing of beauty. I’ve also had experiences where the beauty of something is painful because I feel so left out.

With mania, the rose is too beautiful. I could look into it forever – which is not exactly true as [...]

Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder: Reader Question

  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 [...]

Bipolar disorder and the economy: A great reader comment

Here is a comment from J. on my blog about the economic climate in this country- it’s a good one!

thank u for this. I needed some cheering up. financially we are at out wits’ end. I function only due to my meds. without them i’d be dead now. bipolar is no joke, and having [...]

bipolar disorder and going to the hospital

Just out of the Hospital?

Here are some tips:

- Try to recreate the hospital environment at home so that you can ease back into life.  Hospitals can be traumatic, but they can also be comforting. There is a routine with set meal times and doctor rounds. Structure helps so much when you get out of the [...]

Where is euphoric hypomania when I need it?

That is only partly a joking question. I know that my mania is just as dangerous as my depression. But why can’t I at least have as much hypomania as depression! If a psych read this they would remind me that what goes up must come down. In fact, I write that in all of [...]

The BP Magazine Forum is finally here!

BPHope Forum: Conversations, questions and a place to put your poetry!

Finally! BP Magazine has started an excellent forum for people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones. And it has a poetry corner! I receive a lot of poetry and am not sure where to send it for publication. Now there is an option. Once [...]