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Holiday Changes for the Better: Reader Comment

Here is a fantastic testament to how a solid treatment plan with personal changes can make a difference with the illness. I have known Sandra and her comments on this site for quite a while and know that she has gone through many, many changes in the past year in order to reach this level [...:]Related posts:July 4th Holiday Bipolar Blues I am constanly astonished at how much trouble I have...Reader comment: Medication side effects: Lamictal Hi Julie, I was taking generic Lamictal for 4...

Bipolar Disorder Quiz

Here is the scoring for this quiz:

1-3  You are doing well

4-7  It's time to monitor your symptoms more closely and get help where needed either through your treatment plan or professional help.

8-10   This is the danger zone- I was there just yesterday. It can sneak up on you, especially during the holidays.

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My Christmas Day so far…..

I have been SO prepared for the holidays this year- everything is planned- everything is thought out. I learned from the past seven years since ending a long term relationship that I need to be with people I love, but I also need variety and plenty of fun time.   And yet.. it – by it [...:]


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The Spiritual Side of Bipolar Disorder Management

Here is something interesting- every time I make a presention- someone in the audience asks my view on how to deal with bipolar disorder on a spiritual level. Some ask me if I agree with the term THE GIFT OF BIPOLAR and if I use meditation or a religion to deal with the illness.

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Mania and the Holidays

I always write about depression and loneliness during the holidays, but for many people, mania is the problem! It can be very overstimulating to buy presents, decorate the house, cook food and be around a lot of people.  But the main concern is travel. If you're going to travel, make sure you have a mania [...:]Related posts:Watch out for summer bipolar mania…. Bipolar Mania Oh man, I had a terrible up swing...Bipolar Disorder Mania- Hypomania Beware of mania if… You had a tough winter...

A Free 'Holidays and Bipolar' Guidebook

I am once again writing about holidays!  My goal is for all of us to stay stable in the next few weeks-  please click on the following link to read and download a PDF copy of my holiday article. Feel free to save it onto your computer and forward it to anyone it may benefit. [...:]Related posts:The Holidays Oh no, you just might get tired of how much...The Holidays are Coming! Many people may think it odd that I start talking...Bipolar Disorder and Internet OCD! Facebook I believe that I have...

What I've Learned from Coaching Family Members and Partners

In 1994 after my then partner Ivan come home after a three month stay in the hospital- I thought to myself- on day I am going to help people get through something like this because there sure isn't anyone here to help me get through it! Now, fifteen years later I am fulfilling my promise [...:]Related posts:Bipolar Family and Partner Coaching I live in Portland, Oregon in the US. I work...Just out of the hospital for bipolar disorder ? I visited my partner Ivan every day- and sometimes...a

Your Favorite Inspirational and Spiritual Books

This is the time of year we need to feel loved and welcome- and we all want to change and make 2010 the best year ever! So, let's make that happen this year.  I'm asking people to send in their favorite inspirational and life changing books so that others can benifit from the author's wisdom.  The [...:]Related posts:Review Julie's books on amazon.com…..  If you enjoy my books, I'd love it if you...Thanks for all of the reader comments! I really appreciate and learn from reader comments. I...

Your Favorite Inspirational Books

This is the time of year we need to feel loved and welcome- and we all want to change and make 2010 the best year ever! So, let's make that happen this year.  I'm asking people to send in their favorite inspirational and life changing books so that others can benifit from the author's wisdom.  The [...:]Related posts:July 4th Holiday Bipolar Blues I am constanly astonished at how much trouble I have...Review Julie's books on amazon.com…..  If you enjoy my books, I'd love it if you...a

A Thank You Note from Julie

Hello to everyone!

I want to say thanks for all of the comments and questions I receive on this blog. They mean a lot to me and I know they are important to other readers as well. Thousands read this blog for inspiration each month- and what you write really puts a human face on bipolar disorder. [...:]Related posts:Julie, how do you manage bipolar disorder so successfully? How I manage bipolar disorder successfully……I get a lot of...reader comments…. Hi, It's really early in the morning and...