Julie A. Fast

Sep 4, 2024 | bphope.com | Julie A. Fast |Allison Young

Home>Ghosting and Bipolar Disorder: What’s Behind It? Dear Julie,Q: I’m writing to you for advice on a terrible situation. I met the most amazing guy. It was love at first sight for both of us. We have so much in common. After about six weeks together, we both said we had never felt like this before and started planning our future. Julie! He came on so strong. He wanted to meet my family. They thought he was a bit over the top, but they liked him. He texted me all day. I loved it. It was respectful.

Sep 4, 2024 | bphope.com | Julie A. Fast |Allison Young

Home>Is Ghosting in Bipolar Disorder a Real Thing? Dear Julie,Q: I’m writing to you for advice on a terrible situation. I met the most amazing guy. It was love at first sight for both of us. We have so much in common. After about six weeks together, we both said we had never felt like this before and started planning our future. Julie! He came on so strong. He wanted to meet my family. They thought he was a bit over the top, but they liked him. He texted me all day. I loved it. It was respectful.

Sep 4, 2024 | bphope.com | Julie A. Fast

ViewsIf you were to stop reading this right now — before you see my answer — what would you say is the most important question you can ask yourself about bipolar disorder? Or, if you’re a loved one of someone with bipolar, what do you feel is the most important question you can ask them? Hmm. That’s a tasty question. I suspect you might immediately think of the following:How do I feel? / How do you feel? Am I taking my medications? / Are you taking your medications? How are my relationships?

Aug 20, 2024 | bphope.com | Julie A. Fast

ViewsThere’s no question that it’s difficult to get things done when you’re depressed as a result of your bipolar disorder. I’ve certainly had a hard time with this for most of my life. I had plenty of ideas for my books and other writings, and I knew I had the talent. But when it came to finding the energy to get started, and follow through to the end, I just couldn’t seem to accomplish what I wanted to. The process was overwhelming — and I stopped believing in myself.

Aug 7, 2024 | bphope.com | Julie A. Fast

ViewsIt is a bit of a “joke” to talk about how many millennials have moved back in with their parents the last several years. But when the millennial has bipolar disorder, it’s rarely funny at all. If you’re a parent of an adult child with bipolar who is living at home, losing control of your house is common and, for many, very unsettling. What do I mean by losing control of your house? Are you afraid to force a child to do housework, as it may trigger their moods?