Here’s to successful bipolar disorder management in 2011. That is definitely my goal. I always say to myself- changes have to be made in order for me to move forward. I have my list of changes ready- they are reasonable and doable. It’s great to hear from others who are making bipolar disorder management a priority. Mary writes below of how important it is to know our own behavior so that we can tell the difference between the bipolar behavior and our own. Thanks to Mary for the positive message!
Julie –
Thank you! Your truisms are in my journal, along with my own.
I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 December 14, 2010. I found your book “Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder 2 and this site. Both are helping me understand what I thought was “just” Major Depression, and me, is much more than that. Now I know that all of my feelings of wanting to run away from my family and (actually) disguarding friends are actually symptoms and not just because I’m a “bad” person.
Thank you again for your guidance in leading me to a road towards healthier living. I’m so sorry you are having a bout of depression. I hope you head toward “even” soon.
– Mary
feeling more “even” than I have in years
Julie,
Would you give me some ideas on how to take control of my life and get busy doing something. I’ve learned to isolate myself and don’t seem to know how to get back into life again. Any suggestions?? I’ve never officially been diagnosed with bi-polar though a couple of doctors thought that i might be. If i am then i’m considered hypomanic. I don’t get the extreme highs and lows. although the lows/depression that i do have can be pretty severe. I think staying busy would help, hopefully starting back to work part-time. I just feel stuck and would appreciate your help. Also, could you respond via my e-mail. I’m not really used to using the computer and am more familiar with my e-mail account versus anything else. Thank you so much! I’ll hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Sue