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#1
Nov 02, 2015, 06:49 AM
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What hobbies do you have that you might not have done if it weren't for being bipolar?
For me, it's being a DJ on an internet radio station; I'm Wordrider there. Partycentralradio.com What about you? |
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#2
Nov 02, 2015, 07:28 AM
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This is a great question... I need to find a way to fill my time on nights and weekends. Not there yet but can't wait to see others ideas and hobbies
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#3
Nov 02, 2015, 08:39 AM
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Okay... when I was manic I lived a very active life. My hobbies were world travel, fourXfouring, backcountry camping, hiking and climbing, long distance ocean kayaking, speelunking (caving), regular nights out, regular dinner parties and just generally living life to the fullest.
I've been robbed of that. I'm now medicated an stable. Life is ****. |
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#4
Nov 02, 2015, 09:59 AM
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I couldn't tell you, because I don't know me unaffected, but I guess this doesn't apply because there are other me's.
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#5
Nov 02, 2015, 10:19 AM
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I probably wouldn't have taken up competitive Scrabble so seriously if i didn't have bipolar as i am off work and on disability benefits which gives me the time to pursue it. Also, i started playing casually in the drop-ins which i never would have attended if i didn't have bipolar.
I also would probably not have taken up knitting, either, for the same reasons. I also just started coloring mandalas, ditto. |
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Nov 02, 2015, 10:57 AM
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Going to online message boards like this. Before BP I never went online socializing. I did register for FB by force to see pics family and friends. They wouldn't send them to me direct. After my onset online blogging was my thang. I liked Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr and Word Press. FB was ok but not as fun as the others plus I snapped once at someone. LOL.
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#7
Nov 02, 2015, 05:30 PM
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My one actual hobbie is painting and crafts. I dont think id have gotten into it as seriously if i werent bipolar affected as well as I prob wouldnt be as creative. I say that because my better work stems from emotions I feel so extremely and thoughts and ideas that have deeper meaning. And i initially was trying to do a bunch of stuff to sell just because I knew that was gonna be the only way I could contribute to the finances while beimg a stay at home mother. And id say being hypo I had lots of ideas for things to sell and had hopes for it to take off and tjem people just didnt wanna pay for what I was asking..so then I gave up on it and it turned out I was benefitting greatly mentally from having that to focus on and I realized how fulfilling it is, so I just started doingstuff for me instead of for others.
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#8
Nov 02, 2015, 05:52 PM
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Playing music
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#9
Nov 02, 2015, 05:57 PM
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I have several interests, but I probably wouldn't be doing digital art if it wasn't for the bipolar. It's something that I can do no matter I'm feeling. I can just make a mess and throw out the file. I've saved a few that looked pretty cool, though.
The other things I usually have to push myself to do because I'm distracted quite a bit. |
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#10
Nov 02, 2015, 07:03 PM
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Laying on the couch in my free time. Unmedicated, I had a better social life.
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Nov 03, 2015, 11:59 AM
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I have liked to write and make up stories since I was a young kid. The bipolar fuels much of it but at the same time has stolen much more of it
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I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning, I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing Now the old king is dead! Long live the king! One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand |
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#12
Nov 03, 2015, 12:06 PM
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Cross-stitching
I started as a way to help me focus and concentrate. I love it.
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#13
Nov 03, 2015, 02:55 PM
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I would say the only thing I've taken up BECAUSE of bipolar is Sudoku. When I'm not well I started doing it to keep myself from feeling brain dead. It can also gives me something to focus on when I'm anxious. Sometimes I'll do other types of puzzles as well.
When I'm in a normal mood or hypo, I like cross stitching, reading, writing, drawing, and playing guitar. |
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Nov 03, 2015, 03:45 PM
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Nov 03, 2015, 05:16 PM
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As strange as it sounds, I was able to concentrate on the cross-stitching....it calmed my mind and gave me the ability to focus. Now, I cross-stitch every morning before work. It 'grounds' me and helps me start my day.
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#16
Nov 03, 2015, 08:48 PM
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I wish I could focus on a hobbie long enough to enjoy it. I feel like I am losing my mind. The minute I think of something that would be interesting I get bored of it and move on to something else. I don't enjoy anything anymore. I use to read for hours. I loved reading but my mind won't stay focused to get through two pages now. I've tried several things like listening to classical music while I read but nothing works. Sometimes I get to the point where I can't take it anymore and I just want my life to end. Sorry about my whining. I am just getting discouraged.
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