I asked my brother, “What’s it like to have a sister with bipolar disorder?” His answer was totally unexpected. I thought he would talk about the problems I had in the past. But that was a long time ago – and now we get along well. It’s good to ask family members what they think. [...]
Hello! Here is a copy of a television interview I did about Britney Spears when she was having such a hard time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEdM5OFGiuU
I love being on television, but watching it later is hard! I have to remain positive. It’s easy to be hard on how you look. I know, the message is what’s important!
Julie
Mania from the DBSA conference! (DBSA stands for the Depression, Bipolar Support Association- the conference was this weekend in Virginia)
I just received the following comment from Denise, a DBSA participant.
I too was at the conference, and found your workshop on Relationships to be an excellent workshop.
Don’t know about others who have BiPolar Disorder who were [...]
Hello All! The computers were packed at my hotel, so this is my first time for a blog.
I’m at the Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance in Norfolk, Virginia. It has been wonderful and very interesting – as well as stressful and sleep challenging!
Here is some funny stuff: I have my seminar on family wellness on Friday. [...]
I’m getting ready to speak at the DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Aliance) conference in Virginia next week. Some of you have written and asked about the weather- It should not be a problem.
As of today- my talk is one week away. I have to start thinking of my health now. This means planning ahead- well… [...]
I’m speaking at the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance in September, 2008. I really look forward to it.
My presentation is on Families and Mood Disorders. The three hour program is filled with personal stories and tips on managing the illness as a team.
I recently did a DBSA podcast interview on the topic. Don’t worry! The podcast [...]
Reader Comment: Mother of daughter with bipolar disorder
Hi, I just received this comment about my speech last week. I want to respond to it directly.
julie. . . .we attended your speech in Eugene on last Thursday night. My daughter is having a hard time right now [...]