[Resetter]

hoping for upbeat quality discussions about the rollercoaster manic depression....I am still going after several decades and my attitude is still good, not looking for salvation or to play therapist to someone

[fingers1]

Hi Resetter !

what aspects of bipolar do you want to chat about ?

Go on you start

Fingers1

[Resetter]

how it weakens, distorts and makes one vulnerable would be a good starter

I think that may dependent on the person though. I don't feel weak, my thoughts aren't distorted although I do tend to think impulsively at times, and I don't feel any more vulnerable than anyone else. So I am curious your views on this, how you think those with BP are distorted, vulnerable and weak.

[Resetter]

Originally Posted by ChaoticInsanity

I think that may dependent on the person though. I don't feel weak, my thoughts aren't distorted although I do tend to think impulsively at times, and I don't feel any more vulnerable than anyone else. So I am curious your views on this, how you think those with BP are distorted, vulnerable and weak.

weakness/inferiority isn't always a bad thing, when tired we rest, sometimes one has to kneel to stay alive , it can make you emotional weak which can lead to internet dependence, there are links between addiction and anxiety. Not here for debates also Bipolar etc can be seen as a disease or a survival mechanism for a person that has experienced trauma.

[MattBemis]

My BP makes me stronger. Makes me fight everyday to be the best person I can be. Just to disprove all the naysayers, show them who I can be. I love my BP because I love myself.

[Resetter]

Originally Posted by MattBemis

My BP makes me stronger. Makes me fight everyday to be the best person I can be. Just to disprove all the naysayers, show them who I can be. I love my BP because I love myself.

A sign of true strength is to accept weakeness

you are strong matt, the bipolar is a very severe illness, wear it with a badge of honour and survival

[~Christina]

Bipolar and all the joy and hell it can bring? I never see it as a weakness. My Bipolar allows me live my life in much larger of a spectrum than many people have to chance too.

Life in general makes one vulnerable.

[Resetter]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Bipolar and all the joy and hell it can bring? I never see it as a weakness. My Bipolar allows me live my life in much larger of a spectrum than many people have to chance too.

Life in general makes one vulnerable.

many people perceive weakness on here as a bad thing, wait till you get old! its like you have feel weak about being called weak.

[Curious651]

I can accept this as weakness. I think I am strong as heck! I deal everyday and get to work full time. I try and use my symptoms the best I can. I do have my ups and downs. They do suck at times, but I hope I am not weak. If I was weak, I would roll over and die. Been there and that feeling really is lost. I think we are all strong in our way!

[Resetter]

if you think you're strong without acknowledging the need for weakness, it can have a lot do with a superiority complex, ie you won't back down in a argument or you don't like losing...is humility and compassion a sign of weakness, the most famous man of all times was said to have talked about these things...

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Resetter

many people perceive weakness on here as a bad thing, wait till you get old! its like you have feel weak about being called weak.

I am old... Im sorry your sentence/explaination makes no sense to me

[Resetter]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

I am old... Im sorry your sentence/explaination makes no sense to me

I won't hold it against ya lol, take care, keep up the good work "elder" and many happy adventures in cyberspace

[LadyShadow]

I don't view it as a weakness. I have buried my head and surrendered and let the pain utterly consume me. As I sit here in utter and sheer pain, I am functioning and not letting the pain in my heart break me. I am stronger for surviving this, and I will be stronger tomorrow. I feel weak but I am strong. I can beat this. I know I can.