Bipolar Burble Newsletter | May 2019

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Published: Mon, 05/06/19

Bipolar Burble Newsletter

May 2019

Welcome to my Bipolar Burble Newsletter. It's where I have a chance to talk to you, my readers, and offer information that can help those with mental illness and their loved ones. Thanks for reading.

In this edition you'll find:

Information about a FREE, live webinar, including a Q and A with yours truly
Bipolar Burble and Breaking Bipolar articles you may have missed
A thank-you to Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society
An apology and an announcement
Information on being on Instagram
The Latest in Lost Marbles reviews
A Spring quote

Lost Marbles: How I Got from Sobbing in Spain to an Effective Bipolar Treatment in 72 Impossible Steps Webinar

A FREE Webinar Including a Live Q and A Session with Me

The International Bipolar Foundation -- an organization I admire -- asked me to do a live webinar for them and I happily agreed.

During this live webinar I'll be discussing my personal experiences with bipolar disorder from before diagnosis, during the diagnostic process, during the treatment process and beyond.

But this isn't all about life events. This is about how one person with a serious mental illness has managed to deal with a system that seem adversarial, at best. It's also about empathy, compassion and humor.

And I'll be doing a LIVE Q and A at the end so you can get your questions answered.

The Depression Struggles of an Everyday Guy

What You May Have Missed

Here are some of the latest and greatest you may have missed.

Mental Illness Prejudice and the #FreeBritney Frenzy -- It was rumored that Britney Spears was in a mental health facility against her will. I argue that this never would have been suggested if it had of been any other type of facility.
Britney Spears' Conservatorship and Mental Health -- I got flack for the above Spears article with people saying that the #FreeBritney movement was about her conservatorship and not her mental health facility stay (although they still posit it was against her will). After looking at Spears' situation, here's what I think.
The Battles of Depression and Suicide of an 'Everyday Guy' -- This is a guest post where a man explores the special challenges being presented to men who have serious mental health concerns. This is a major battle because men tend to find it harder to open up and come forward about mental health issues. -- Please lend your support with a comment.
Depression and Flash Flood Suicidality -- I have found that when depressed, suicidality can envelope you like a flash flood, with its speed and severity.
Employment and Bipolar: How Working with Bipolar Feels -- Working when you have bipolar disorder is no easy feat. There are good reasons why many of us can't do it. Here's how it feels.
Living in the Moment Doesn't Work for Everyone -- "Live in the moment" is a piece of advice it feels like we get from all sides; and while this is useful for some, it's equally unhelpful for others.
Anticipating Bipolar Moods -- The Bipolar Weather Report -- Can you anticipate a mood -- even a little? Here are some ways I anticipate my own moods and create a bipolar weather report for myself.
Doing Nothing When You're Depressed (And Feeling Okay About It) -- Sometimes when you're depressed you end up doing nothing useful during your day. And, unfortunately, this can actually cause guilt and make depression worse. Here's how to break that cycle.

The Archives

A Thank-You to Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society

Last month, I was proud to be a part of Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society's annual Circle of Strength Event. I was the Master of Ceremonies and the Keynote Speaker. I told part of my personal story and the audience laughed, cried and, well, cried. They were amazing, and so many wanted signed books afterwards. If you're in the Lower Mainland and have a family member with a serious mental illness, make sure you check out Pathways.

Above image by @gks1950.

An Apology and An Announcement

Some of you may have noticed that the site was down last month for almost two weeks. I want to take a moment to apologize for that. Unfortunately, it was outside of my control, but I still know it inconvenienced many people. My apologies, folks.

Partially because of this, I've decided to change web hosts. I'll be doing that over the next couple of months. This will come with a website redesign. All kinds of new little bits and bobs are going to come on board when this happens. I'm excited about the change. I do hope you like the updates.

Yup, I'm on Instagram

You'll now find me on Instagram in addition to Facebook and Twitter. I'm posting interesting quotes, interesting images and quirky things from my life. I hope you'll join me there.

'Lost Marbles' Reviews

I'm pleased to say I now have 153 reviews between GoodReads and Amazon. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write their thoughts. The average review is about 4.5 stars out of 5!

Here is a recent 5-star review by Jen S. on Amazon:

"I bought this book when it first came out and devoured all the information I did and didn’t know. I’m presently in a mixed episode and used the book to facilitate a discussion with my 12 year old about what a mixed episode means and what my suicide prevention plan is. So, it’s written at a level you’ll understand and can share with others. 'Lost Marbles' is a GREAT tool for understanding your bipolar day. (And for talking with your kid!)"

Buy Lost Marbles

If you've had a chance to read Lost Marbles, I would love it if you would leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Thanks, I appreciate it.

Enjoy May's Flowers

That's it for now folks; I'll catch up with you again in June. Enjoy the warmer weather and Spring flowers.

"Spring is nature's way of saying let's party." -- Robin Williams

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