[loophole]

It just seems like some people want to be bipolar... so I gotta ask... is it really sexy to be bipolar or something? I never once went out asking if I was bipolar. Knew I was a little dicey at times and pretty depressed other times... I just assumed this was normal life... I mean I hated life and half the time wanted to die but didn't think I had a mental disorder.. I was raised to suck it up and deal with the hand life dealt you... which isn't good if your truly suffering... (aka chugging otc drugs... and plenty other good stuff I don't want to mention) I was diagnosed after "self medicating" for 12 years... I drank plenty and smoked plenty x10... after numerous visits to my primary doc and trying different meds such as ambien. . Prozac klonopins wellbutrin. Etc.. he told me It would probably be more beneficial for me at that point to goto a clinic and speak to a therapist.. that everything I told him sounded like bipolar? Wtf? I thought I knew what bipolar was.. and no way do I have that... fast forward to today... bipolar is what I have.. I deal with it.. I learn from it.. I improve myself. .. normal people have to do that too.. it just apparently harder for us.. by no means do I find it sexy though..

[Terabithia]

I've never heard of people finding it sexy. Before I met my husband, I went on a couple of dating sites and was immediately turned off by all the guys who didn't want any... I can't remember how they put it, but neurotic, emotional, carrying baggage, seems to sum it up....women. I think it is very normal for us all to be emotional, and to know that those men think that way just really made me think less of them - they'd never make good companions, with those expectations. As if they're not flawed.

Maybe the unpredictability may cause some men to find it sexy? I don't know. I can't imagine wanting to be bipolar though, except for the times that I'm trying to write and I feel like I need a little manic episode for inspiration - just kidding - not worth it!

[~Christina]

Sexy? Ack .... I do think that the word "Bipolar" is out there alot more because celebrities and such are "proud?" for lack of a better word. I personally dont get it. I know alot of teenagers feel that they have it after taking an online quiz... so maybe its the latest "buzz" around schools.. Again I dont get it Maybe I am just to old to understand it

[BipolaRNurse]

Bipolar seems to be the diagnosis du jour for celebrities looking for a way to excuse their bad behavior. I'm sure some of them do have it, just like people in the general population. But they've glamorized it to the extent that no one but a real bipolar person takes it seriously, and that does us all a disservice IMHO.

[loophole]

Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse

Bipolar seems to be the diagnosis du jour for celebrities looking for a way to excuse their bad behavior. I'm sure some of them do have it, just like people in the general population. But they've glamorized it to the extent that no one but a real bipolar person takes it seriously, and that does us all a disservice IMHO.

I agree extremely. .. it seems people also give themselves the diagnosis of bipolar because what "bipolar" looks like on tv... which is rediculois. ..

[Victoria'smom]

is it sexy to be bipolar? Yes, we can be very sexy, flirtatious. Bipolar seems to be a negative way to label people that are jerks that like sex. AND used for individuals to excuse behavior.

[HALLIEBETH87]

I do appreciate Demi Lovatos stance on being bipolar. She is really open about it now and I LOVE that! She doesn't act "proud" but understanding and accepting.

Singer Demi Lovato gets the crowd on its feet over mental health advocacy - The Washington Post

[pawn78]

HELL YES!! IT IS SEXY!

I am bipolar 1, and I am a very sexy, crazy, wild, hot guy. I recently met a bipolar 1 woman and she is the sexiest thing I have ever laid eyes on. Yes, she is brash, wild, intense, even dangerous...but she is the sexiest woman I have evermet by far.... even though I know she is a total mess, and my rational mind says to stay away....I am a total mess too, so it is still HOT!

[loophole]

Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

I do appreciate Demi Lovatos stance on being bipolar. She is really open about it now and I LOVE that! She doesn't act "proud" but understanding and accepting.

Singer Demi Lovato gets the crowd on its feet over mental health advocacy - The Washington Post

Yeah she seems very accepting... I like her stature toward bp as well.. a person can have bipolar and be sexy but bipolar is not sexy at all imo..

[pawn78]

everyone's got their opinion. Some people find aggressive people sexy, some think passive "hard to get" is sexy. Some feel that wild, funny people are sexy, others find quiet, conservative people sexy.

Me, I like 'em to be a wild, intense, emotional mess. To me that is sexy.

[Love&Toil]

Before being medicated I was a hot mess and my dh enjoyed my peppery nature because he liked my intensity. He said he always knew where he stood with me because I told him. I had to tame the tiger though to parent the way I want to parent. Something for something.

Miguel'sMom I am guilty of asking a friend if he was bipolar because.... because of a lot of reasons.... but his behaviour could be summed up by the words "sex addicted" and "acting like a jerk". I think confidence is sexy. You can be bipolar or not and be confident. God I found that confident jerk to be sexy. LOL

[Pikku Myy]

hmnnnnnnnnn A sexy BP1 .... add that to my list of labels, rofl

[lilypup]

Mania for me can equal wanting sex, but no way do I think bipolar is sexy. Unless you equate sexy with disaster.

[loophole]

Before I was medicated I was a hot mess too... sleeping with all the hot girls.. staying high and drunk all the time.. I was a party.. I was known.. known for being hot. Known for being a complete ladies man. Known for my stature down south... I was that bad *** in the corner that wouldn't talk to girls.. then 3 girls would come up to me and start talking to me once they put enough alcahol in their system to have enough courage to walk up and see me..then the guys I worked with would just be like wow how u pull that off is ridiculous. yah... glory days... in all honesty looking back... it was a good thing because I met my wife out there... the one that actually tied me down.. other them that I'm ashamed.. being a dad of 2 daughters I certainly don't want them to run into the old me out there... ashamed for being a *****.... something I was proud of then... definitely 2 different aspects of things once u grow up...

[Victoria'smom]

Me, I like 'em to be a wild, intense, emotional mess. To me that is sexy
That's probably why bp's get with each other.

[pawn78]

Originally Posted by loophole

Before I was medicated I was a hot mess too... sleeping with all the hot girls.. staying high and drunk all the time.. I was a party.. I was known.. known for being hot. Known for being a complete ladies man. Known for my stature down south... I was that bad *** in the corner that wouldn't talk to girls.. then 3 girls would come up to me and start talking to me once they put enough alcahol in their system to have enough courage to walk up and see me..then the guys I worked with would just be like wow how u pull that off is ridiculous. yah... glory days... in all honesty looking back... it was a good thing because I met my wife out there... the one that actually tied me down.. other them that I'm ashamed.. being a dad of 2 daughters I certainly don't want them to run into the old me out there... ashamed for being a *****.... something I was proud of then... definitely 2 different aspects of things once u grow up...

I am 36, and I have two daughters also... what does age or daughters have to do with it? Every woman is someone's daughter, so what? We are all sexual beings.

I was monogamous for 13 years with my wife, and unmedicated.... and now I am medicated and we split up, and now I having an awesome affair with a crazy, sexy bipolar woman...love it.

I guiess we lived completely opposite paths.... you started wild, and got medicated and tame. I started tame, and got medicated and wild.

[loophole]

Glad that.works for you just not my style.. I've grown up and moved on from my old life style... age is part of maturity and growing up. 2 daughters gives me more of a reason to be what I consider a grown man and take responsibility for my actions and my family.. these are my own personal beliefs no one will talk me out of them. I had fun being GQ . I'm older now and see how lame that was

[gubernova]

No, this is the worst label out there. There is acceptance of your flaws but not relishing in them. Relishing in your bipolar "sexiness" sounds like pure mania. When the depression hits and it will, wallowing in bed all day is not sexy. I've been there and it's all about the cycles.

Originally Posted by loophole

Before I was medicated I was a hot mess too... sleeping with all the hot girls.. staying high and drunk all the time.. I was a party.. I was known.. known for being hot. Known for being a complete ladies man. Known for my stature down south... I was that bad *** in the corner that wouldn't talk to girls.. then 3 girls would come up to me and start talking to me once they put enough alcahol in their system to have enough courage to walk up and see me..then the guys I worked with would just be like wow how u pull that off is ridiculous. yah... glory days... in all honesty looking back... it was a good thing because I met my wife out there... the one that actually tied me down.. other them that I'm ashamed.. being a dad of 2 daughters I certainly don't want them to run into the old me out there... ashamed for being a *****.... something I was proud of then... definitely 2 different aspects of things once u grow up...

LOL, I'm proud of you, man ! Not being sarcastic, here.

Tell you what - sometimes life hands you solitude and sometimes it hands you 3 girls at a time ... nothing wrong with taking advantage of blessings.

I don't get 1 girl within 3 miles of me at any time, so tell you what ... I'm going to stay proud of you, even if you want to be ashamed

Originally Posted by Love&Toil

I think confidence is sexy. You can be bipolar or not and be confident. God I found that confident jerk to be sexy. LOL

Yup, that pretty much sums up why I come home to my television set everyday

[Love&Toil]

Lilodian I didn't end up having an affair with the confident sexy jerk and stayed true to my nice guy husband with whom I've been married for 13 years. Insert halo. Lol That guy told me he stopped counting how many women he slept with when he got to 100. Ugh.

[Love&Toil]

Not to judge anyone negatively who has slept with 100+ partners. Just how could you be anything other than another notch on the board to this person who will forget you easily? I'd better shut up now before I get myself into trouble....

[loophole]

Originally Posted by Love&Toil

Not to judge anyone negatively who has slept with 100+ partners. Just how could you be anything other than another notch on the board to this person who will forget you easily? I'd better shut up now before I get myself into trouble....

I don't disagree with what your saying.. it's not right.. but for me it wasn't a notch on the board.. Bit cliché. .. heh I was hurting on the inside honestly... I had my addictions to make up for it... I did what it took to have that sense of relief... which in a twisted way was sex and the conversation that got me there.. honestly I enjoyed the conversation as much as the sex... I guess deep down I was trying to get these girls in bed with me but starting out it was just conversation and chatter.. fill that sense of loneliness... maybe that's what helped me.. I often spent most nights hanging out with a gal I met at the bar... we'd hangout and drink... and by the end of the night I wouldn't have to hardly try to talk the girl into it honestly I didnt have to ask much and never asked twice... it was on a college campus.. bigger city and most of the girls obviously weren't from around here.. it was several different situations but none the less it wasn't right.. and i do agree with ya.

[Victoria'smom]

As someone who has slept with far to many people when younger. For me it was just a high intensity masturbation. It had nothing to do with collection of names but my ability to exhaust others before satisfied. My friend was obsessed with being other's firsts. He went through a lot of girl's but solely because he suspected that they were cheating on him.

[Notoriousglo]

Nope, I don't find bipolar people sexy at all. In fact, it's a real turnoff to hear anyone has it, but maybe that's cause I'm actually sick. I also don't use my sickness as a "flashy" thing or try to find reasons why I might be sexier than other people. There's nothing good about bipolar in my opinion and it's almost easy to tell when someone else doesn't have a sickness.