Can people have individuals who refuse to educate themselves about bipolar, primarily for fear it may hit close to home, in their lives that can be triggers?

[~Christina]

I think its possible.

[Crazy Hitch]

Think so. There are many things that trigger us. When I'm that bad I can't go on this forum incase it triggers me and I read something that hits close to home and stirs up unwanted emotions.

I wish I could explain.

[Curious651]

Have to agree with ^. When I am cycling I can be triggered fast especially some of the posts I read here. Never know what it is, but it hits something inside and bam! I am off an running. Either extreme anger or extreme depression. I know when I started to become more aware of the symptoms it made me more determined to prove I was not bp. The more I tried the more cycling I went through. I don't know what kind of bp symptoms you have, but for rapid cyclers. It is tough at times to stay in one mood long enough to deal with that emotion before it changes. Hope that answers your question.

[Victoria'smom]

Honestly even though it is triggering most don't want to accept that mental illness isn't a personal flaw. If they admit that then "it" could happen to them.

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by Lmciyah

Can people have individuals who refuse to educate themselves about bipolar, primarily for fear it may hit close to home, in their lives that can be triggers?

If you have bipolar and somebody is fearful that in one way or another, they might be mentally ill, too, but won't accept it, then their presence is a constant reminder that in their minds you are flawed, hopeless, etc. Of course the presence of such people is not expected to bring you pleasure. I am unclear on what the word "trigger" means - I see it used a lot, but I observe that different people use it in different ways, so I avoid using it not being sure as to how to use it. But in terms of such people being unpleasant and possibly good candidates for your discard list, sure.

Thanks ya'll.