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Originally Posted by apfei
I found that my bipolar had little to do with what was portrayed in the movie, like AnnieLovesBacon. But i get discrete episodes of high and low mood and their's seem more mixed. Also the lack of 'filter' they both had, saying whatever came into their heads, was not a feature i have ever found in myself or any other bipolar.
I think any portrayal of bipolar that is not negative is welcome tho. And it opened up the public dialogue about bipolar as well. So while i thought it was silly at least it promoted awareness in a fairly positive light.
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I experience a lack of "filter" when I am in either a hypo or a mixed episode.
I can observe the lack of filter, yet cannot do anything to change it -- until I am getting out of the episode.
I felt they'd balanced demonstrating types of behaviors, showing he had some vulnerabilities and some struggles while being a well-intentioned person, which counters much of the stigma of bipolar. I agree this portrays bipolar in a positive light.
WC