Julie A. Fast's Blog, page 110

Newsletter: Am I too nice? How do I tell people what's really going on?

Here is the latest bipolarhappens.com newsletter.

Hi Julie,

I do not know where to post a comment that brings up a new topic, so I am doing it here. I have a habit of being very outgoing and cheerful to everyone, my efforts are to make them comfortable and so they do not worry about me or avoid me. It is exhausting work, and they do not even know it. I am only true to myself to elders in my congregation, as I would not get the spiritual help I need if they do not know what is really going on...

Reader Question: Bipolar disorder and Meditation

Julie,

Was there a particular book or video or teacher of meditation you used to learn this?  Do you sit on the floor?
In your bedroom or somewhere else?  I've done a lot of yoga but never meditation.  Could be a good idea for me
as a nightly routine. Thanks, Sarah
Hello to Everyone,

Any ideas for Sarah? Books, CDs. MP3s and Videos are good.

Here are some from my friend Rebecca.

Kathy Freston

 Perfect Weight by Kathy Freston (Audio CD – Mar. 3, 2003) Abundance by Kathy Freston (MP3 Download – May ...

Manic Depression rapid cycling: What can one do?

Manic depression is such an old term. I like to use it once in awhile. It's certainly descripitve! Now, on with the blog!

I ask myself this question a lot- so I will ask it to you. What can you do if your bipolar simply won't stop affecting your life? I know that I do every single thing I write about in my books and have changed my life 100%. And yet there is still a problem. Bipolar disorder can be managed, but it doesn't go away.

This sucks- pardon my French.

I no longer struggle with the...

My brother Ed

My brother Ed- it's an interesting relationship.

I will talk more about him in the next post.

Julie

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Question: My husband isn't getting help. Do I stay or do I go?

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Hi Marie,

Here is a short answer: (Well, it started short and then became long!)

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Bipolar Disorder and Weight Loss Tips

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