Julie A. Fast's Blog, page 112

BipolarHappens.com Fast Food Challenge

As you may know, I have always struggled with my weight. This became much worse when I took 22 bipolar  meds in three years and gained 80 pounds.   That was in 1995-1998. I have lost 50 pounds and want to lose the last 30 so that I can be of a normal and healthy weight.  It's reasonable. My problem is that I lose it and then gain it back and it doesn't seem to stop.  This time I have to lose it and keep it off as it's not healthy for a 46 year old woman to keep going up and down with her...

Julie Fast Family and Partner Questions

Hello, 

I receive many questions a week regarding how bipolar disorder affects relationships-   I have experience in this topic from all angles- that's for sure! My former partner Ivan was ill for months in a manic psychotic episode and then a suicidal downswing. I went through the fear of calling the police, working with hospital staff who looked at Ivan and asked what HE wanted in terms of being hospitalized instead of asking me- I was sitting right there- Ivan was sitting there –...

Watch Out for Summer Mania Newsletter

Mania peaks in the summer and often starts with the small signs of hypomania. We all must watch out for summer bipolar mania! How is your mood right now? Or the mood of your loved one? Visit www.bipolarhappens.com/bhblog to read my Watch Out for Summer Mania newsletter. [... Read More ...:]


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Watch Out for Summer Mania Newlsetter

Mania peaks in the summer and often starts with the small signs of hypomania. We all must watch out for summer bipolar mania! How is your mood right now? Or the mood of your loved one? Visit www.bipolarhappens.com/bhblog to read my Watch Out for Summer Mania newsletter. [...:]


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I just love bipolar disorder……

It is the 4th of July. I had a great time at my brother's birthday party yesterday- and I am going to a party with my good friends Marsh and Adam in a few hours. And I just felt my mood sweep down and I had this thought:

I don't have any friends.

In the past, [...:]


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Bipolar and Weight Loss Comment from Lyn

This reader comment from Lyn is so helpful, I had to put it up top! Thanks Lynn- these are great suggestions.

Julie,

I have always had a weight problem, I am very large, but I gained 40 pounds when I finally got diagnosed and put on meds, and played with them until they [...:]


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Reader Story: Bipolar Disorder and Wives, Husbands and Partners

Hi Julie. I just discovered your blog. I have a question; are you married or in a relationship? I am married to someone with bipolar and I have young children. I wake up each and everyday wondering "what will happen today." I don't know if I can do it much longer. I guess I'm [...:]


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Bipolar Disorder and Weight Gain: Reader Story

I just received the following comment from Suzanne:

Hi Julie,

Like everyone here who has responded I've gained weight on my meds–50 lbs. in about 12 yrs. & now am on meds for high blood pressure & high cholesterol & am testing in the diabetic range (both parents were diabetic). I actually had a very bad [...:]


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Michele: A great reader comment on getting better no matter what!

I believe that reader comments are just as important as blog posts. It may be easy for me to say- do this, and then do that! And hopefully that helps a lot of people as it's my goal to help all of us find stability – and help all families, partners and friends find [...:]


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Do You Have Tips to Remember Your Meds?

Hello Readers- I'd love to hear your tips on how you remember to take your meds. I have been on my Lamictal for years, and I STILL have problems taking it at the right times. Please send your ideas and I will post them for all 30k plus blog readers to see!

Julie [...:]


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