I know that tens of thousands of my readers use the Health Cards daily- but I also know it’s easy to forgot to use them when times are tough. I use mine 24 hours a day- my family uses them as well. Even my health care professionals use them! They save my life. If you are not sure how the Health Cards work, visit www.bipolarhappens.comto read all about them. I owe my life to the Health Cards. I wish life were easier for all of us with bipolar – but the reality is that life can be hard, so we might has well have a great treatment plan that helps us maintain stability in our work and relationships. Julie
I just received a question from Michael asking- Do your books come in ebook format?
Hi Michael,
I started my career with ebooks. My Health Cards Treatment Plan for Bipolar Disorder and my books Tips for Talking with Health Care Professionals and Bipolar Happens are available in ebook form. My coauthor Dr. John Preston has an ebook called The Medical Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. These books are available on www.bipolarhappens.com. If you scroll to the middle of the page, you will see the ebooks.
My books Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder and Get it Done When You’re Depressed were all traditionally published. They are available in ebook form for the Kindle. The Kindle is the new amazon.com hand held electronic book reader. These books are also available in book stores. You can also ask your local mental health organization if they have the books. If they don’t, please let [ Read More ]
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 my books- but I don’t know one person who doesn’t love euphoric hypomania in the beginning and middle stages. When it hits the third stage it’s awful- as is the bad crash that inevitably follows. But I still wish I could have it more- just without the downside. It’s sort of like being able to live on sweets without ever getting fat!
I manage my hypomania just as diligently as I manage the depression. I know how serious it is- but when I’m depressed as I am today- I wish it would just show up for a few hours so that [ Read More ]
Here is a reader question from Michelle. She asks important questions. How DO we get through the days, weeks, months and years when we have focus problems because of bipolar disorder!
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Hi Julie
Can you please tell me how you are consistently productive and living with bipolar disorder? I too, am a writer, and I start projects, but can’t finish them. I have boundless energy for awhile, then I crash. I can’t commit to making long term projects with people because I can’t depend on myself that I can follow through. Where do you get your energy? How do you manage on a daily basis? I wake up each day not knowing how I am going to feel. I have to live day by day, and it sucks. Any positive feedback and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Michelle,
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for your question- to be honest, I go through everything you describe above- [ Read More ]
I float a lot when I’m depressed. As my brother said, it’s like I spend all day working hard to get nothing done! My hypomania is so different. I get it all done in one day!
I love hypomania- the good, euphoric, mildly up kind. It’s the best drug in the world. The problem is that in the 30 years (OMG!) I have had hypomania, it has never stayed good for very long. Before I knew how to treat and ultimately prevent it, the mania was very destructive. It only felt good, but it wasn’t good. Right now I am feeling better than I have in a long time. I’m getting work done- my thoughts seem normal and I’m really sticking to a positive view on life despite these interesting economic times.
How do I know if this is the beginning of hypomania? That is always a question for [ Read More ]
I honestly think that switching to the generic Lamotrigine (Lamictal) has made me more tired. I know it has increased my other side effects. As I’ve said in a lot of other posts, it’s working exactly the same as Lamictal in terms of mood swings. Which is good! But I am not myself physically. I am sure this will end, but it’s definitely proof that generics are not the same as the original product in terms of the non active ingredients. If you look under the Lamictal category on the right, you can read some great discussions on what it was like for those of us who went from Lamictal to generic Lamotrigine!
I wonder who else has had trouble changing to a generic? I’m not even sure if trouble is the right word as the meds are working, but I do know we should get more information [ Read More ]
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