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Jan 10, 2018, 06:37 PM
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Today at my chiropractor the receptionist and I were talking. I told her I was about to join Weight Watchers. That I had been on a medicine that made me gain weight. The receptionist asked me what condition was I on medicine for? I said “bipolar disorder”. Afterwards I wanted to throw myself in traffic. I just told the truth. I did not lie like some people and say “depression”. Now I’m having anxiety. I’m sure it will be ok. I’m just overreacting here. I’m going to use some coping skills and try to relax.
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#2
Jan 10, 2018, 06:46 PM
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It’s OK. I know it’s scary. My dentist knows. They want to know all the meds in on. My GP doc knows.
I understand the anxiety, Coco, I do. But I think it will be OK. 
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Jan 10, 2018, 06:48 PM
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I have done the same thing and kicked myself over it, even though for the most part there was no harm. As I am getting older, I find myself not caring much what they think about it However, I am still aware of the situations where revealing my MI is not a good idea.
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Jan 10, 2018, 07:05 PM
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I've done that too before and felt a rush of anxiety after I said it but then I realized there is no reason for me to be nervous about a condition I have. Don't get too worked up over it. I let all my doctors know I have Bipolar and if anybody ever questions why I take so many medications I'm always honest with them because I don't feel the need to hide my condition from anybody anymore. Took about 7 years for me to get to this point.
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Jan 10, 2018, 08:27 PM
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Thank you all....I feel so much better. Sonjaward809 you are so correct.....it’s a condition and it’s not like I can change it. I’m sure people with asthma are not ashamed to say they have it. These are professional people I’m sure they have heard all kinds of conditions.
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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Jan 10, 2018, 08:35 PM
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If it makes you feel better - the barista at my coffee shop knows, the butcher knows, the pharmacy obviously knows, my hairdresser knows, my neighbours know, the clothing designer shop in my suburb knows, the gym owners know, the local homeless people know.. the list is endless
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Jan 10, 2018, 08:40 PM
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I can understand your feelings. I was nervous before disclosing to a few doctors/ medical practices that were unrelated to mental health that I have Bipolar, because of stigma. After telling them, I second guessed myself. Now, I no longer care. Nothing has changed since I have told my doctors, nurses, even receptionists, depending on the context. I even opened up to an ex-co worker and found out that she was diagnosed too! So you never know who has it also. Even people in the medical field have Bipolar, but you would never know. The way they all treat me is no different compared to if they didn't know. I just think to myself about how I'm not the very first person that they've ever met with Bipolar. I hope this helps give you some reassurance.
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Jan 10, 2018, 09:59 PM
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It happens, I have done it before the vast majority of people literally forget what people have told them.
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Jan 10, 2018, 10:08 PM
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Thanks again everyone. It helps a lot. Christina is probably right. The receptionist might forget I even told her.
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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Jan 10, 2018, 10:24 PM
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I've done that too by accident. Sent me into a frenzy that I'd be looked at differently. It was a slight slip up and they totally forgot, or don't mind. Either way I'm glad. My dentist had to know because of the anesthesia to get put under for getting my wisdom teeth removed and it was embarrassing but I survived. I don't like people knowing at all but I'm sure a tiny mention of it won't make a huge impact.
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I'm on a mix of meds. Who knows at this pont.. 
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Jan 10, 2018, 10:43 PM
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I'm a person with bipolar. If the conversation leads that way, I'll spill. I hide very little.
I'm not the best of examples for good outcomes. I have no friends IRL and really only verbally talk about deep stuff with my psych team and the meditation group I skipped tonight so I could feed my workout addiction. Maybe I should reevaluate everything? Probably. |
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Jan 10, 2018, 11:06 PM
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Jan 11, 2018, 01:32 AM
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I had a new GP who was brand new to medicine actually back up from me when I told her, and a new eye doctor become wary when I told her (because of drug info). But they became completely used to and blase about it after a while. My dental assistant and I have had conversations about psychiatrists.
The more people casually mention they're bipolar, the more other people start thinking it's no big deal. I've had friends and relatives surprised that I'm still taking meds and seeing a therapist when it's happened to come up. I'm ready to talk about it but they never really care so we go on to something else. Your receptionist sees that you seem perfectly normal and hasn't thought of it beyond that. |
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Jan 11, 2018, 08:11 AM
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Thank you Wonderfalls
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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