[wiretwister]

the gone girl case , the accused man is now listed as "bipolar" and it may become an insanity defense .... good god, whats next,

We live in a society where no one wants to takes responsibility for their actions. The legal system perpetuates this thinking, where 'being found not guilty' is the objective, rather than finding the truth of a matter and then having it handled in a just way. It's a very imperfect system, and to be honest, pleading insanity due to bipolar, it brings all who suffer from this MI into disrepute. Whilst the emotions are stronger, and at times lead to less than rational behavior, we are still all accountable for our actions, even if it is as simple as recognizing the need for help and medications.

Possible trigger:

Having said that, I am one who has tried to take his life by, In one instance, by driving head on into traffic. Upon reflection, I thankfully was unsuccessful. But I was not trying to hurt someone else, I was merely trying to end my pain.

I faced the consequences of those actions, and knew that I should. I personally feel this is just a cop out by a lawyer who knows the 'system' all to well. It has nothing to do with justice.

[wiretwister]

Originally Posted by Marsupilami

I personally feel this is just a cop out by a lawyer who knows the 'system' all to well. It has nothing to do with justice.

I don't blame the lawyer that's his job, I just hate to be painted with such a broad brush, ... it seems every shooting, every bad deed of any kind is the fault of being bipolar ... it's the reason people don't want to disclose, ... I know i don't ... I swear if this continues we will be put on a watch list, villainized by people, the media or even the government, ... is that paranoid enough for you, ...

[~Christina]

Everytime someone goes and does something terrible, shoot Gabby Giffords.. bam its Bipolar or Schiz! James Holmes shoot up a theatre Bam again.. Dude walks into a church Bam again. Kidnap a person Bam again. Sorry they are just horrible humans.

Again Again Again....

to me the saddest thing is the fact that there are homeless hungry people that do in fact have a MI and they can't get any help, yet they don't commit crimes. Yet these horrible humans killing people will get Prison with a bed, free food and medical care and peoples taxes take care of them. ack !

[Crazy Hitch]

Hmmmmmm ....... might have to look into that.

and here we go with the stigma again….sweet jesus.

you know, i would love for things just to be a clear case of you "you f'ed up" why does it always have to be a mental illness??

i'm bipolar schiz and im one of the most non violent people you will ever meet! but holy hell, i cant tell people my dx cause they will think im going to do bad things

this stuff angers me….i think i just found another trigger point.

[raspberrytorte]

When I tell people I have bipolar (like my GP or my ob, or nurses who don't work in psych wards) their eyes always get really wide, like I'm suddenly going to grow talons and claw their eyes out. Lol.

Stigma. That's why I don't tell anyone, unless I have to.