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Originally Posted by cocoabeans
Venus, I'm sorry if I offended you. I thought suicidal thinking/actions during depression/mixed states was to be expected with nearly all who have bipolar and meds help. I'm glad you've never been like that. It is good!
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I have been suicidal, but that is MY problem and my only, ain't it? I am not offended by your post, but my people who say things as you posted in it.
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I do know that the fact is bipolar illness does have a biological basis, there is a chemical imbalance in the brain and if left untreated it does tend to worsen over time. People can go from one or two episodes a year to rapid cyclers over several years of being unmedicated.
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Not always. I think this is the Black Ambulance of mental health. Not doing anything with your life when you struggle... yes, it will get worse. But that "something" doesn't have to come in pill necesarilly.
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