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Oct 16, 2016, 12:43 AM
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I thought, when it comes to the mania phrase of bipolar, that mania was when you start on a spending spree, or something.
Well I found out I was wrong! I found out mania comes in different forms, racing thoughts being one. Racing thoughts accompanied with acting out such thoughts, including words. I am horrified!!!!! How do I make it up to the people I hurt, a few not knowing of my condition? Do I tell them I have bipolar? Wouldn't that lead to prejudice? All this time I didn't know. I knew how I felt during my mania (without knowing it was mania). |
 anon12516, Anonymous59125, HALLIEBETH87, xRavenx
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Oct 16, 2016, 01:05 AM
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Imo just a very sincere apology should suffice. To me a real apology is trying my hardest not to repeat the behavior.
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Oct 16, 2016, 04:27 PM
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I would apologize AND learn "all" about bp including mania. Part of having a condition is learning all parts of it. If you look on here there is a section of suggested books. You can also go to NAMI.com or NIMH.gov (national institute of mental health). I would not suggest telling them you will not do it again because you have no control over mania. I've had three mixed episodes. The first two I threaded to kill family members. You could experience psychosis and hear voices. The best thing is to educate you and them if you feel comfortable
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Oct 16, 2016, 07:34 PM
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It definitely helps to apologize. Also remember that certain mistakes aren't as big as we make them, and most people are forgiving and forgot a lot of the times I've said and done things that were out of character. When I do make big mistakes, I point out to people where I went wrong and work on showing them through my actions that I'm truly sorry and do not intend to make the same mistake.
It is up to you whether you would like to tell them if you have Bipolar. In some instances, it has actually helped me to admit to Bipolar, because I'd rather be upfront. Sometimes I approach it in a way that if others judge, it is not my fault. Another approach is to just give a generalization such as by telling them, "I was not feeling like myself" or "I had a lot going on, and I was not in the right mindset." Of course, I don't know exactly what you've done during mania in your situation, but I hope some of this helps. If you do not want to tell people that you have BP though, do not feel obligated. |
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