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Bipolar Happens! is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

Bipolar Happens: 35 Tips and Tricks to Manage Bipolar Disorder is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

That’s exciting. I went to the Kindle store to see how Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder were doing on the bipolar disorder page. These books are in the top ten ranking- and then I saw that Bipolar Happens! was #1.

Fantastic! Bipolar Happens! is an enjoyable book about a serious topic.

Guess what- it’s only $.99 I want it to be available to everyone.

Yes, I think this is a great deal and a good way to get helpful information about bipolar disorder at minimum cost. Bipolar Happens! was my first book. I knew I wanted to talk about how I manage the illness, but I also wanted to tell stories about how it affects my life daily.

There are stories about anger, manic spending, anxiety at a baseball game and what it feels like to be psychotic! It’s a book that family members love too. I love it myself. It’s hopeful.

Click here to go to amazon.com. You can read part of the book and then add it to your Kindle. Wow, $.99!

Julie

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Published on October 05, 2013 00:52

Accepting New Family and Partner Coaching Clients

Writing books on bipolar disorder has been my career for over ten years. I enjoy writing and plan to do a lot more. (It can be a challenge when the mood swings are paying a visit, that’s for sure.)

Over four years ago, I started coaching partners and family members of people with bipolar disorder as an addition to my writing career.

I never, ever thought I would find work that I enjoy as much as I enjoy coaching. I feel at home with the parents and partners as I have been where they are- and I remain calm during the crises that many of my clients are going through while we are working together. Bipolar disorder is like a puzzle. It’s not always easy to find the right pieces on your own. It helps to have a coach as a guide.

My coaching practice has room for new clients. I take new clients about once a month-and then help them as best I can. It’s a partnership that saves relationships and often lives.

Coaching is not for everyone, but if you are concerned about your relationship with a person with bipolar disorder, it may be a good fit for you. The following link will tell you more. I look forward to talking.

Julie Fast Family and Partner Coaching

Julie

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Published on September 27, 2013 00:05

Bipolar Happens! is #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

Bipolar Happens: 35 Tips and Tricks to Manage Bipolar Disorder is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

That’s exciting. I went to the Kindle store to see how my books Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder were doing on the bipolar disorder page. These books are in the top ten ranking- and then I saw that Bipolar Happens! was #1.

Fantastic! Bipolar Happens! is an enjoyable book about a serious topic.

Guess what- it’s only $.99 I want it to be available to everyone.

Yes, I think this is a great deal and a good way to get helpful information about bipolar disorder at minimum cost. Bipolar Happens! was my first book. I knew I wanted to talk about how I manage the illness, but I also wanted to tell stories about how it affects my life daily.

There are stories about anger, manic spending, anxiety at a baseball game and what it feels like to be psychotic! It’s a book that family members love too. I love it myself. It’s hopeful.

Click here to go to amazon.com. You can read part of the book and then add it to your Kindle. Wow, $.99!

Julie

PS: If you’re new to my work, this is a great way to experience my writing style and the quality of my information. If you like it, you can come back for more.

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Published on September 15, 2013 00:19

A Bipolar Disorder Success Story!

Julie, it took my fiancé to call the cops twice to make myself sign into the hospital for treatment. I was hurt and angry @ first as to why she did this because I didn’t understand what was going on at that time. I yelled at her and told her I didn’t want her to visit me. That’s when the doctor told me I had full blown bipolar disorder. But since April, 2006 a lot changed: the right meds- a great pysc dr and counselor and things have been going great..

Curt in Altoona, PA

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Published on September 08, 2013 00:14

Bipolar Happens! is #1 on the Kindle!

Bipolar Happens: 35 Tips and Tricks to Manage Bipolar Disorder is the #1 Bipolar Disorder Book on the Kindle!

That’s exciting. I went to the Kindle store to see how my books Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder were doing on the bipolar disorder page. These books are in the top ten ranking- and then I saw that Bipolar Happens! was #1.

Fantastic! Bipolar Happens! is an enjoyable book about a serious topic.

Guess what- it’s only $.99 I want it to be available to everyone.

Yes, I think this is a great deal and a good way to get helpful information about bipolar disorder at minimum cost. Bipolar Happens! was my first book. I knew I wanted to talk about how I manage the illness, but I also wanted to tell stories about how it affects my life daily.

There are stories about anger, manic spending, anxiety at a baseball game and what it feels like to be psychotic! It’s a book that family members love too. I love it myself. It’s hopeful.

Click here to go to amazon.com. You can read part of the book and then add it to your Kindle. Wow, $.99!

Julie

PS: If you’re new to my work, this is a great way to experience my writing style and the quality of my information. If you like it, you can come back for more.

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Published on August 14, 2013 00:11

My latest BP Magazine Blog: If You Had a Bipolar Disorder Tattoo, What Would it Say?

I keep my mental health journalism really cutting edge! I ask the important questions!

Here is my blog post on the Bipolar Disorder Tattoo! My mom’s answer is hilarious. Please leave your comments after the blog. I’m interested to know what you would do.

Julie

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Published on August 11, 2013 21:36

Bipolar Mania Loves the Month of August!

A very close friend of mine was just in the hospital for ten days- he had a manic episode. This is only his second in over ten years. They can sneak up on you so fast. The signs were there, but he thought he was just feeling better after being depressed for a few months.

August is a dangerous month for mania – mania loves, loves, loves the sun!

If you think you’re getting manic or you see the signs in someone that they are starting a manic episode, you can go to the menu on the right and click on the manic button- it will show you all of my past mania blogs. There are many ideas on what you can do next.

The manic button is the panic button!

Julie

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Published on August 01, 2013 00:01

Jon Press Bipolar Disorder Blog. Is it Different for Guys?

My friend and colleague Jon Press answers this question on his latest BP Magazine blog. I know my answer to the question-

YES!

I believe that having bipolar is very different for guys- only the symptoms are the same. The difference is how the world sees men and how men see the world. Do you agree?

Click here to read Jon’s Blog for BP Magazine.

I was raised in a world where women’s rights were in the forefront of life- they still are of course- but let’s not forget about the right’s of men. It’s ok to be strong physically- it’s ok to be a leader and a father. It’s ok to be a guy!

I actually like men a lot!

Julie

Do you read BP Magazine? I love it! I have a regular column and a weekly blog. This is a great mag for waiting rooms!

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Published on July 31, 2013 19:47

Are you maniacal?

‘HOOOO HAHHHAHAHHHAAAA HOHOO OO HOO’

Where does the word mania come from?

Mania Origin: 1595–1605; < Medieval Latin maniacus of, pertaining to madness. See mania, -ac

Ma·ni·ac 1. a raving or violently insane person; lunatic. 2. any intemperate or overly zealous or enthusiastic person: a maniac when it comes to details. adjective 3. maniacal.

When I think of the word maniacal, I think of some bad cartoon creature rubbing his hands together and laughing maniacally! I’ve seen quite a few manic and psychotic people do just that!

Julie

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Published on July 30, 2013 00:53

Accepting New Family Member and Partner Coaching Clients

Writing books on bipolar disorder has been my career for over ten years. I enjoy writing and plan to do a lot more. (It can be a challenge when the mood swings are paying a visit, that’s for sure.)

Over four years ago, I started coaching partners and family members of people with bipolar disorder as an addition to my writing career.

I never, ever thought I would find work that I enjoy as much as I enjoy coaching. I feel at home with the parents and partners as I have been where they are- and I remain calm during the crises that many of my clients are going through while we are working together. Bipolar disorder is like a puzzle. It’s not always easy to find the right pieces on your own. It helps to have a coach as a guide.

My coaching practice has room for new clients. I take new clients about once a month-and then help them as best I can. It’s a partnership that saves relationships and often lives.

Coaching is not for everyone, but if you are concerned about your relationship with a person with bipolar disorder, it may be a good fit for you. The following link will tell you more. I look forward to talking.

Julie Fast Family and Partner Coaching

Julie

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Published on July 27, 2013 00:02