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Originally Posted by Innerzone
Though I use both (though far more often "am"), I do try to note those who use "have" and defer to their preference as a courtesy when talking with them. A secondary reason is that I've observed that those who consistently use "have" tend to feel way more strongly about it. And I'd rather not risk being taken to task over it. Because the only thing I feel strongly about is that people should be free to choose for themselves. So it's not as if I'm going to be able to be "convinced" that only one term is acceptable.
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Yep. I agree.
When I refer to people with bipolar disorder in general, I try to nearly always say "people with bipolar" or "people who have bipolar" in deference to those who'd take offense if I say "bipolars" (which for the purposes of writing is just more concise and to the point, but whatever.)
In my experience the people who prefer "have" are much more uptight about the whole thing. That's just a general observation and could be off, however. No offense intended to anyone here.