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Originally Posted by Anika.
Are you sure that the choice to ignore the injury is soley because of the bipolar? I am muchblike that as well. I tore my hamstring very badly in three places, at yoga non the less. I could feel the pain but I choose to ignore it as is usual for me and I also choose to keep pushing my body further. The torn muscles were cause over time from my hoicento ignore and keep pushing. I had sports physio and could not even extend my leg for a few mintgs making walking pretty difficult. The muscle had bleed all down the back of my leg, completely black before I acknowledged there was a problem. I have done this type of thing many times with injuries.
Anyways for myself that is not so much bipolar and more personality traits I have. That and bad self care (not wanting to see dr's) ignoring pain and signals from my body.
Just an idea on that that may or may not fit for you.
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I've more or less done the same thing, with my shoulder. I seriously injured it two years ago and didn't let it heal for long enough (or really get it attended). I'm only seriously getting it addressed now, because I pushed myself way too hard fighting and training until I literately couldn't use it.
I've certainly taken exercise to extreme levels when I've been at my highs before, but I agree that it's usually personality (I'm extremely stubborn) that's the biggest factor, although the highs can definitely play a part.