favorite thing about having bipolar?

Favorite thing about being bipolar...really? Can't think of a thing. It all sucks

Ooooooooooooo This thread is a blast from the past

Bipolar allows me to look at the world in a different way than others.

I like being bipolar type 1 because I get to be a superhero, a genius, a god... well at least when I am manic.

My fav thing about having Bipolar disorder is that it increases the motivation in me to kill myself.

I hate the bipolar monster.
"That's all, folks!!"

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I believe in myself more than anyone does. I believe I can do things that other people don't. If I ever manage great things it will be thanks to bipolar.

This exactly.

My most favorite and least favorite thing about bipolar are the same... hypomania...and the hyperseuxality that comes from it. It feels good but it can get me into trouble.

But the thing is... Are we really genius?! Or are we just imagining it?!

Oh, you folks are amazing, finding some positives in this illness. I have a lot to learn from you

My favorite part is knowing that it's treatable. There are much worse diseases to have than bipolar.

There is nothing advantageous about my illness. I'm shocked anyone would think being bipolar can be fun.

I think the ability to think quickly on my feet when I am hypo is great...I can also make connections in my mind that others wouldn't see -- or at least I think I can... And often, in meetings when I do this others seem impressed (or pissed...idk which ... ha!).

That's about all I like the creativity and open mindedness that I have when hypo.

Passion of music... and movies..... an ability to really feel the role... often feeling myself has similarities to the actor... or song writer. ... I'm a guy and I don't cry for much of anything but I can pretty easily get lost in a movie and fill my eyes up quick...... as far as reality.... I can't say I'm much a fan of bipolar these.days.at all... I'm hopeful though for change..

I guess I would have to agree that the few and far between times I get happy hypo/manic would have to be one of the better things about it... at least the feelings that come with it. I am one of those people, however, who sets out to get a lot done but in the end rarely accomplishes anything due to my super short attention span. The hypersexuality is pretty fun too - though my meds have pretty much done away with them both for now.

I understand these people who are saying there is nothing fun about it, and all that, but I just can't view it that way. I have a pretty twisted sense of humor and must find the humor in even the most messed up of things in order to cope, so despite the torture of depression and mixed episodes, I have to be able to laugh at myself in order to get by.

I have to agree that empathy, though a natural aspect of my personality, has been increased with the illness. Meaning that we can better relate to other mentally ill people and though we may not be able to fully understand what, say a person with SZ or DID is going through, we are less likely to make rash judgments and ignore them if we ever find ourselves in conversation with them because we understand that they, like ourselves, are ill and we accept that as opposed to laugh at them or run away in fear.
One of my best friends has BPD and I really feel that it was our illnesses that brought us closer together and allowed us to understand each other better than a lot of our other friends did. Because we had that empathy towards each other.

I like hypo mania. Everything is rosy, my house suddenly becomes clean, and I feel hopeful. I also get creative.

One of the best advantages of my illness is conversing with you guys and receiving the support I receive here a PC.

My favorite part is running through the streets naked!!!

(J/k)