[Victoria'smom]

I get so offended when others "accuse" me of being manic. T told me today that I've been manic for over 2 mths and still am NO! . I so wanted to throw the closest thing at her. She preceded it with saying it doesn't mean that She'll make me go to the crisis unit. See she's learning . She even asked if I was still taking my medication. Really? It's like there saying being in a good mood is wrong. WTF let me have something! So why is being told I'm manic so offensive to me? Does anyone else get offended when told?

YES! YES! YES! Just 2 weeks ago I was a little agitated about disturbing dreams I had. I rang my T who wouldn't schedule an appt to discuss dreams he "suggested" I see my doc. I've been down that road before and because of the law here the police and amulance were called and I was "escorted" to tthe MHU. I have learned to just play the game.

The only problem with getting annoyed is they point out irritability is a major indicator and any arguing on my part just reinforces their arguement. I don't know what else to do.

It's like if display even a small increase in happiness they scream "MANIA"

[manicminer]

Originally Posted by Bipolarartist

YES! YES! YES! Just 2 weeks ago I was a little agitated about disturbing dreams I had. I rang my T who wouldn't schedule an appt to discuss dreams he "suggested" I see my doc. I've been down that road before and because of the law here the police and amulance were called and I was "escorted" to tthe MHU. I have learned to just play the game.

The only problem with getting annoyed is they point out irritability is a major indicator and any arguing on my part just reinforces their arguement. I don't know what else to do.

It's like if display even a small increase in happiness they scream "MANIA"

Where on earth do you live that a phone call to a T gets the authorities to come and find you?

Heck. I'd be locked in an asylum long ago if that was the case here.

Originally Posted by manicminer

Where on earth do you live that a phone call to a T gets the authorities to come and find you?

Heck. I'd be locked in an asylum long ago if that was the case here.

Here if a MH professional has reasonable cause to think you are a danger to yourself or others. Which quite frankly I am when I am manic and you refuse treatment (which I did by not attending a GP appt) they can MAKE you attend involuntarily. This is in Australia. But because of what I do when I'm manic no-one wants to take the chance I won't kill someone.

[hamster-bamster]

Ex used to do it all the time. Yes, very offended.

[hamster-bamster]

In the Bay Area, depression is basically new normal. People admit to having depression on dates and casual encounters. Do not know about the rest of the country, but that is what I have been seeing here.

And mania, sure, a swear word.

[BipolaRNurse]

The "M" word came up during my pdoc appointment today, too. Not that I'm manic now (although I'm certainly feeling great these days!) but that spring is coming, and he can tell I'm beginning to ramp up a little in anticipation of the longer, lighter days ahead. Last summer I really came unspooled, and neither of us wants THAT to happen again.......after all, I don't need any more neon-yellow tank tops with a giant pink-and-green neon toucan splashed all over them.

it's not like it's said nicely. it IS always accusingly! Like there will be some big, blow up reaction if you say yes or anything. and THEN, THEN they wonder why I would lie to them. UGH!!!!!!!!! Good point here. I understand completely.

[catsrhelm]

I know when I am manic, so to me manic is not a swear word. However, being in a good mood should not be a sin. Right now I am experiencing stable moods and that is making me feel good. I am glad that my psychiatrist told me about experiencing stable moods, because I honestly thought I was manic for a while.

Neither is it to me, Catsrhelm, though I've never experienced full-blown mania. I just accept it as a mood swing and let it go at that. Meds and diet take care of most of it.

Has anyone ever considered that some psychiatrists over react to things said in therapy? I've had that happen and had one ramp up the meds. I just dropped the psychiatrist and went with one who was at least reasonable and put me on a small dosage of a mood stabilizer.

Maybe they have to be prepared for the worst. Or maybe they're just taught to react that way in med school. I don't know, but I know we have some control over whom we see when we think they're a little out of it, frankly. Every one I've ever seen has always said at some point in therapy, "how important is that person?". If that's not a blanket statement in therapy, I don't know what is!

Please don't misunderstand; I've had some wonderful therapists, really interested and concerned about their patients. And I'm all for getting the
help we need when we need it, but...you know the rest.

Dr. Desmaissons (author of Potatoes, Not Prozac and Radiant Recovery was seeing one in California and dang if the psychiatrist didn't commit suicide. That'll shake the confidence somewhat. Trust your inner self more, I think, when these things happen to us.

[cocoabeans]

Because mania is fun. Calling it that sucks the life out of it though. You're not happy anymore. You're disordered and sick. "mania" is a buzz kill.

[BipolaRNurse]

Originally Posted by catsrhelm

I know when I am manic, so to me manic is not a swear word. However, being in a good mood should not be a sin. Right now I am experiencing stable moods and that is making me feel good. I am glad that my psychiatrist told me about experiencing stable moods, because I honestly thought I was manic for a while.

YES. THIS!!^