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
I’m speaking at the NAMI Oregon yearly conference tomorrow. I have a class in the morning and then will speak at the luncheon. The most difficult part of all of this is getting my books, post cards order sheets and travel stuff. I worry that I won’t be able to sleep and that I will get [...]
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 [...]
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… [...]
Here is a question about travel from Karen:
Julie, was your plan to adjust your sleep schedule a week ahead of time successful? My BP husband must travel from the West coast to East next month and I have been frantically searching for ways to help him do this without becoming ill. Thank you in advance [...]
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 [...]