Bipolar Disorder: What does it mean when you say you’re sick, Julie?

I have friend who ask me, “What does it mean when you say you’re sick?”

Here’s an example of what I mean: I took on a great job writing an article for healthlyplace.com where I wrote the main mood disorder articles for the site around two years ago.

It is a very realistic assigment for me and is well compensated. I have all of the skills to do it and a great reference in my coauthor Dr. John Preston. I also have plenty of time to write the article. And yet, I started to get ill the day I started the project.

How do I know this is illness? Here is what happened.

1. Overwhelmed and consumed with jealousy when I saw strangers at a coffee shop who looked cooler and happier than I am. 2. I feel like my life is missing something that others have and that I want and need more to [ Read More ]

Julie’s Radio Show: Medications

Listen to a radio interview with Dr. John Preston and learn more about bipolar medication than you ever thought possible. [ Read More ]