The bipolarhappens.com blog receives over 15,000 visitors a month. Many leave comments, but I had the thought that it would be great to read more about the visitors and how they are connected to bipolar disorder.
If you would like to be interviewed for the blog- please add a comment to this blog post and I will be in contact. The interview would include a picture and your first name. I do think the pictures are important! I will then send you questions and we can have a dialogue about your life and interests. I will post the profiles on a regular basis.
Let your voice be heard! ( I have had ten responses so far- all women- so I would love to hear from the men. I know the illness affects men and women differently!)
Julie
I think I would like that. And I like the idea in general
Hi, Julie,
I just wanted to tell you that I completed a fictional case study of a young girl with childhood bipolar disorder for a graduate course I’m taking. The purpose of the exercise was to conduct research in an area of special education that we were interested in and create a case study or story about a child with that disorder.
I was so excited this morning when I finished the references (APA format!)and posted the case study on line for our classmates to read! The research was interesting and fun, and I even enjoyed making sure the references had every period where it was supposed to be! (I know, it’s sick!)
It will be interesting to hear from the readers of your blog who respond to your request.
Take care!
Sandra
Hi Julie,
I
Hi Julie,
I would be interested in creating a profile. I enjoy the blog and read every entry.
Lisa
I would like to be interviewed for your blog.
Hello there, I’d be interested in participating! Give me a shout if you wish…
I’m happy to do anything that might bring more awareness to bipolar disorder.
My wife is bipolar
We have a lot to learn
I am not sure how much you wanted on my comment but I read your blog at least weekly if not daily. My grandmother, I found out in high school, was diagnosed Manic-Depressive. She was hospitalized at least 4 times that I know of. Even though I had my first major depression in high school, and was either being the cheerleader/party girl or flunking out of college with thoughts of suicide, no one in my family (even me)thought I was bipolar. On one hand it is reassuring to hear what your illness is, but it is another dealing with it. Oh well – I keep trying and I am going to try right now by posing a question on another on of your blog topics. Thanks!
I am a bipolar momma. My therapists have changed my diagnosis from clinical depression to bipolar. I want to learn as much as possible so I can be the best bipolar Momma possible
I am a bipolar husband and dad of two.Julie its nice to read advice from someone talking from self experience,thank you!
Julie, I would be pleased to be interviewed for your blog.
Hello, my wife is bi-polar, and we have received alot of support and help from you through the years. We have been together for 13 years, and have either learned on our own, or through you what is needed to make it through the rough times, and thouroughly enjoy a happy relationship in the good times. And the good times are more often and last longer than ever before I must say. We also have two great kids who have also been through alot, and are part of mom’s treatment as well. Thank you for all you do. Darren and Carol
Well, I’m male and you say you’re short on them, so by all means feel free to contact me. I had to include my email address in order to comment; contact info is also included on my blog. I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a 50 year old woman, diagnosed Bipolar I with psychotic tendencies when I was involuntarily committed to a mental hospital for 3 weeks back in May 2008. As part of my psychosis, I believed that I was a Mermaid named Pangea. My psychiatrist recently added Schizoaffective disorder to my diagnosis because my “go-to” symptom is hearing voices. I am a mother of two boys ages 17 and 20, and have been married to the same wonderful understanding man for 26 years. I used to be a project manager for commercial general contractors, and my last project was building a $55 million ice hockey rink. I am writing a blog and am self-publishing my memoir, titled I Thought I Was A Mermaid.
HI Julie
I have recently been diagnosed with Bipolar II. I am finding it a lonely and frightening experience. I am in counselling and have just started microdoses of Lamotrigine with the prescription from the psychiatrist who diagnosed me. I have gone for ten years being diagnosed as having only clinical depression and have been on antidepressants for ten years (now being weened off. I come from Cape Town, South Africa. I love your site and have just bought your book ‘Loving Someone With Bipolar Disorder’. I am not in a romantic relationship right now, but I hope to be one day. I am sure that this book will be my good companion. I am battling to be consistently at work, but am taking your advice to plunge in and get things done, even if they are not perfect. Best, Delia
I’m blind and feel so lost in this sighted biploar world. I think I have cyclothymia but never hear anything aoubt it. I wis someone would email me sometimes–I always feel isolated–I read about your trips to France and Japan with envious interesting, I feel so stuck and realize I need to help myself but am so tired of doing it alone, like library school. I could say more but my computer is cating strange. am rereading bipolar happens. D email when you can?
My 7 year battle of BiPolar has enabled me to write the story that gives a message of hope. I have endured hardship and ridicule but have overcome many challenges. Today, I am keeping all symptoms under control with medication, therapy and Christian faith. I hope to share an important message of inspiration and hope for others like me.