Yes, I am flying again. It’s quite a miracle. I was not able to fly for years- then I came up with my system that seems to work pretty well. I am with my 8 year old nephew this time, so that will be fine.
Flying is not the problem- it’s the getting ready. It is such a simple thing and yet such a stressful thing. I just stop every extraneous behavior in my life and prepare for the trip. I am visiting my dad and that is a long story!
My main tip for traveling is to get yourself on the time change time before you go. I got up at 5 this morning. I went to sleep at 10. That makes it easier. I also just deal with the anxiety because it’s DUMB to get anxious over such a simple one week trip. But this is my third flight in a year- and that is a miracle!
If you click on the travel tab to the right, you can read my other travel tips!
I am thankful to fly again!
How is travel for you?
Julie
Julie,
I found your blog while searching online for information on Bipolar Disorder. My fiance was diagnosed a year and a half ago when he “out of nowhere” had a manic episode where he lost all contact with reality. A year and a half later, he had another one. This time around, knowing a little better what we were dealing with, we caught it sooner and were able to get to a hospital before things got really bad. For me, the person who sees her future husband go through this, feels like the 1 week he’s been in the hospital has been a year of horror. He is the most amazing man on an everyday life. These episodes is what really takes a toll. I’m sure you know what I mean. I’m not really sure if I’m writting to ask you any questions. I just feel like I need to reach out to someone who knows a great deal about this. How can we become more knowledgeable? How can we manage this disease? He seems to have more of manic bipolar episodes than depressive. I would like to be in touch with you. Thanks Julie!
Hi Victoria, As you may know, I have a lot of experience in this area. When my former partner Ivan got sick- it was also a massive manic episode ‘out of nowhere.’ It was awful, scary and devastating. He made it through of course and our relationship was good for many years.
I have two resources. I wrote my book Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder for partners of people with bipolar. It was based off of my experiences on both sides. It’s quite a benefit to know what it’s like to have the illness and what it’s like to be a partner.
My other service is my coaching. Here in the link:
http://www.juliefast.com/family-coaching/
And finally, if you click on the relationships tab to your right, you will find a lot of information on the topic.
Thank you for your email. Things can defintely get better! It’s just so hard at the beginning.
Julie