Bipolar disorder and the economy: A great reader comment

Here is a comment from J. on my blog about the economic climate in this country- it’s a good one!

thank u for this. I needed some cheering up. financially we are at out wits’ end. I function only due to my meds. without them i’d be dead now. bipolar is no joke, and having [...]

Media Fast for Mental Health Happiness

There are some very popular books on the market that suggest taking a media break- one is 8 Weeks to Optimal Health by Dr. Andrew Weil and the other is The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.  I have taken media breaks many times over the past 14 years – for a long time I didn’t [...]

Small business and individual finances for people with bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder and Business Finances

Wow, this is an interesting time in our country financially, isn’t it. And yet, as I have said before, it’s also a time for opportunity. I know that I have not been as fiscally responsible as I could have been in terms of my business. A lot of it has to [...]

Bipolar Disorder and Money: The US economy…….

Bipolar Disorder and Stress: The US Economy

Yes, our economy stinks. It has affected my business greatly- and not in a good way- and it has possibly affected you similarly.

I was very freaked out at first. A friend of mine lost her job and many friends lost a lot of their retirement. Eventually I realized that [...]

Bipolar disorder and Finances: Look at your financial picture today!

Here is a truism:  Avoiding the letter, doesn’t make it better!

I’m referring to the bills that may be unopened in a drawer or in a pile on your table. It can be so scary to face reality financially. I highly recommend it though- it really is better to know what you’re up against than to imagine [...]

Newsletter: S.A.D Tip #1: Sea Salt on Your Feet for Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder Tip #1

Sea Salt on Your Feet for Depression!

Sea salt on your feet is not as weird as it sounds! When you’re depressed, your energy goes down physically. Here’s a way to make a physical change that can help you manage depression.

Items needed:

Epsom Salts

Essential oils: Peppermint for waking up and Lavender for calming [...]

Hmmm… a lack of words

For those of you who read my blog regularly, you know that having nothing to say is a rarity for me. I write to feel better- so not having something to write today is a great, great thing! I’m off to watch the debate with friends. I went to the coast of Washington last night [...]