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Apr 28, 2016 at 01:13 AM
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I was talking to a friend about how I get so discouraged because I want to be very successful in life but I feel as if bipolar is/will hold me back. But she told me that it's suspected that Winston Churchill was bipolar. I did some research and found out that some think Theodore Roosevelt was bipolar as well. This encouraged me so much!
 Do you know anyone famous, successful, your role model, etc. who shares this diagnosis? __________________ stay afraid, but do it anyway. |
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Apr 28, 2016 at 01:44 AM
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Well, define success I suppose. I think of people like Robin Williams, Carrie Fisher, Stephen Fry. But many others I suspect have it come to mind also. (Wont call them out). And other people who suffer mental illness like Brittney Spears, Maryln Manroe (suspected BPD which is pretty common knowledge I think). Many might not consider them successful, but it depends on how you define success and the extent of your illness. They have been very open about their failures, or have been quite unwell in the public eye and still managed to regain their dignity. With Robin, it's tragic, and I know some will be furious with me for saying so, but he died on his own terms. I respect him for it but cannot explain why without writing an essay. Success can be measured in various ways.
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Apr 28, 2016 at 04:00 AM
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There's always Patty Duke, Charlie Sheen and Kate Renfield Jamieson.
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Apr 28, 2016 at 06:34 AM
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Apr 28, 2016 at 08:49 AM
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Edgar Allen Poe Winston Churchill __________________ I traded it in for a whole 'nother world A pirate flag and an island girl Last edited by fishin fool; Apr 28, 2016 at 09:06 AM.. |
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Apr 28, 2016 at 09:14 AM
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Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse were never officially diagnosed, but experts suspected they both had bipolar disorder.
__________________ Bipolar 2 Meds: fluoxetine 30 mg, Seroquel 75 mg, Ambien 10 mg |
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Apr 28, 2016 at 01:26 PM
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Ludwig Boltzmann father of statistical dynamics and thermodynamics.
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Apr 28, 2016 at 03:57 PM
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i have a picture of marolyn monroe on my wall (and i used to use 1 of her quotes all the time) let's not forget jim carey and eddie murphy demmie lovato |
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Apr 28, 2016 at 04:58 PM
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......ME.......
Lol. Jk...still bp though. 
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Apr 29, 2016 at 04:57 AM
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i often think that the singer katy perry has it.
some of her songs seem to suggest it. (this is how we do for 1) |
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Apr 29, 2016 at 04:59 AM
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i often get envious of people with mental illness who have made stuff of themselves. at times.. it does really not seem fair |
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Apr 29, 2016 at 06:41 AM
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Apr 29, 2016 at 08:54 AM
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There's an astronaut that has it.
Diagnosed because some days he drives the rocket forward and other days backwards. __________________ ]Roses are red. Violets are blue.[ Look for the positive in the negative. PIRILON. If lemons fall from the sky, make lemonade. Unknown. Nothing stronger than habit. Victor Hugo. You are the slave of what you say, and the master of what you keep. Unknown. |
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