When You’re Really Sick… make salsa…

Oh man am I sick today.. depression has me in it’s tentacles!

- It’s hard to get on with life, but you usually have to. – It’s hard to have conversations because you’re stuck in your own gloom, but you still have to talk to people. – It’s hard to get out of your bipolar fog and work, but you have to sit down and at least get started. – It’s hard to feel any hope, but you have to remind yourself that there is always hope because this is at treatable illness and it won’t always be like this.

Can you tell that this is what I’m saying to myself today? I have been sick for months off and on- lots of depression and rapid cycling between feeling pretty normal and then going way down. I haven’t had much hypomania- which is a bit odd as it is finally sunny here (off and on!) [ Read More ]





What people with bipolar disorder want in a partner!

Here are the qualities a person with bipolar disorder would love to find in a partner!

1. Consistent

2. Understanding of your need for structure

3. Willing to read books about bipolar disorder- especially Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder!

4. Loving and kind

5. When you are unreasonable, they know to say, “This is bipolar disorder talking. We need to focus on managing this illness together. I love you, but I will not have you treat me unkindly.”

6. Stable!

Julie





bipolar disorder and depression ….

I’m so sick tonight.  

This is what I wrote in my journal last night when I tracked my mood. I’ve tracked my moods every night for over four years. It is an amazing tool. Usually, I can tell by looking at a month of data what was helping and hurting the bipolar. These last few months have not been as obvious. I’ve just had so much depression that doesn’t seem related to any event. It’s causing events!  When this happens, I try to look deeper into what my be exacerbating the depression.  1. I know it’s bipolar disorder. It’s al illness. There is nothing wrong with me.  2. I’m very upset and worried about my brother. I’m once again to the point of not spending time with him due to his moods. He’s a wonderful man, but he won’t get help for his [ Read More ]