Bipolar Questions #6

swimmingly · Jun 18, 2020 at 07:16 PM

Never cooked it, but its my favorite cuisine to eat.

Do you like to read with a Kindle or do you prefer the real experience?

bpcyclist · Jun 18, 2020 at 07:35 PM

Have not bought a Kindle, but both my books will be available on it, so, guess I will probably get one...

Do you like to backpack?

swimmingly · Jun 18, 2020 at 07:41 PM

I used to when I was younger. Then I got out of shape, and haven't done any backpacking in the last 20 or so years.

Do you believe that there are truly malicious and evil people in the world?

bpcyclist · Jun 18, 2020 at 07:59 PM

Oh my gosh, I was just workiing on that very question for this book I wrote and am editing. Me, personallY? No. I don't. I think that, for example, psychopaths who are violent, say, a serial killer, actually have neuroanatomically defective and markedly abnormal brains. Basically, in my view of it, these people almost certainly have some type of massive congenital brain disorder(s) that causes them to be unable to take the perspective of others, ie, to experience what is commonly termed empathy. What they do is obviously evil but they, themselves, most likely just have defective brains. My take, anyhoo.

Favorite herb of all time?

swimmingly · Jun 18, 2020 at 08:04 PM

I'm partial to cilantro because it smells so fresh, but I'm a purest and love how basil takes me home to so many dishes right away. Basil it is, I must say! Good question!

Favorite movie of all time?

bpcyclist · Jun 18, 2020 at 08:16 PM

Hmm. Right now, I'd say either The Dark Knight or Casino Royale.

Been to Australia or New Zealand?

Sometimes psychotic · Jun 18, 2020 at 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcyclist

Hmm. Right now, I'd say either The Dark Knight or Casino Royale.

Been to Australia or New Zealand?

Nope. It’s on the bucket list though.

Would you rather swim with a dolphin or have a painting done by an elephant?

BeyondtheRainbow · Jun 18, 2020 at 09:13 PM

Painting done by an elephant.

Hot or cold breakfast?

Sometimes psychotic · Jun 18, 2020 at 09:21 PM

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Painting done by an elephant.

Hot or cold breakfast?

Hot! Sweet or savory snack?

bpcyclist · Jun 18, 2020 at 09:29 PM

Sweet--thanks for reminding me! Pistachio ice cream!

Apartment or house?

Jun 19, 2020 at 04:13 AM

house.

do you drink enough water during the day? (like the suggested amount)

Jun 19, 2020 at 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

house.

do you drink enough water during the day? (like the suggested amount)

Usually, yes. I am a thirsty lady. Plus, I got used to drinking a lot of water from my Lithium days, when I had excessive thirst. Also, Lithium damaged my kidneys a bit. My nephrologist (kidney doctor) emphasizes how important drinking water is to maintain my current kidney functioning. Also, I overheat easily. Ice water helps ease/prevent that.

Q: What healthful thing do you do fairly well or consistently?

Sometimes psychotic · Jun 19, 2020 at 08:41 AM

I usually get plenty of fiber because I like vegetables.

Favorite type of bear?

bpcyclist · Jun 19, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Um, grizzlies are super cute with that beautiful brown fur, or whatever you call it.

Have you ever eaten shark?

Sometimes psychotic · Jun 19, 2020 at 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcyclist

Um, grizzlies are super cute with that beautiful brown fur, or whatever you call it.

Have you ever eaten shark?

Nope,

Would you prefer to see a tank of fish swimming or have one on your plate?

bpcyclist · Jun 19, 2020 at 12:20 PM

Tank, for sure.

Do you like turtles?

swimmingly · Jun 19, 2020 at 01:54 PM

I like them fine. I was once fishing in a canoe that I bought during mania. I looked down at my elbow and a snapping turtle was coming up near my elbow. Scariest turtle experience. So I like them as long as that doesn't happen. I've long since sold that canoe for much less its worth due to having to move quickly.

Sunglasses or hats?

Jun 19, 2020 at 02:08 PM

hats, though I never wear either.

longest you've gone without sleep?

bpcyclist · Jun 19, 2020 at 02:20 PM

Oh, man, dunno. Maybe 2 days or so. Mania. Was up for 36 hours every other night in residency, though. For three years or so.

Do you drink diet soda ever?

03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcyclist

Oh, man, dunno. Maybe 2 days or so. Mania. Was up for 36 hours every other night in residency, though. For three years or so.

Do you drink diet soda ever?

Ever? Yes. On rare occasions I like a Coke Zero or diet Coke, Coke Cherry Zero, diet ginger ale, or a diet root beer. Regular birch beer is also a treat (I can't find a diet birch beer). The root and birch beers remind me of my youth, when my mother made them homemade or we bought them from local soda makers. I can't even remember the last time I had a soda. Some months ago! I do drink flavored zero calorie seltzer a lot, which I don't regard as soda in the way I think you mean. They now have oodles of seltzer flavor options. It's become "the thing" in my area.

Q: What is something you do (or don't do) that most people do (or don't do)?

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swimmingly Grand Poohbah Member Since Jun 2020 Location: Central Massachusetts USA Posts: 1,585 3 3,398 hugs given	Jun 18, 2020 at 07:16 PM #221 Never cooked it, but its my favorite cuisine to eat. Do you like to read with a Kindle or do you prefer the real experience?

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 18, 2020 at 07:35 PM #222 Have not bought a Kindle, but both my books will be available on it, so, guess I will probably get one... Do you like to backpack? __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield

swimmingly Grand Poohbah Member Since Jun 2020 Location: Central Massachusetts USA Posts: 1,585 3 3,398 hugs given	Jun 18, 2020 at 07:41 PM #223 I used to when I was younger. Then I got out of shape, and haven't done any backpacking in the last 20 or so years. Do you believe that there are truly malicious and evil people in the world?

swimmingly Grand Poohbah Member Since Jun 2020 Location: Central Massachusetts USA Posts: 1,585 3 3,398 hugs given	Jun 18, 2020 at 08:04 PM #225 I'm partial to cilantro because it smells so fresh, but I'm a purest and love how basil takes me home to so many dishes right away. Basil it is, I must say! Good question! Favorite movie of all time?

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 18, 2020 at 08:16 PM #226 Hmm. Right now, I'd say either The Dark Knight or Casino Royale. Been to Australia or New Zealand? __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,233 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,387 hugs given	Jun 18, 2020 at 09:13 PM #228 Painting done by an elephant. Hot or cold breakfast? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 18, 2020 at 09:29 PM #230 Sweet--thanks for reminding me! Pistachio ice cream! Apartment or house? __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 19, 2020 at 04:13 AM #231 house. do you drink enough water during the day? (like the suggested amount)

Sometimes psychotic Legendary Wise Elder Member Since May 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,409 (SuperPoster!) 10 22.8k hugs given	Jun 19, 2020 at 08:41 AM #233 I usually get plenty of fiber because I like vegetables. Favorite type of bear? __________________ Hugs!

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 19, 2020 at 11:50 AM #234 Um, grizzlies are super cute with that beautiful brown fur, or whatever you call it. Have you ever eaten shark? __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 19, 2020 at 12:20 PM #236 Tank, for sure. Do you like turtles? __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield

swimmingly Grand Poohbah Member Since Jun 2020 Location: Central Massachusetts USA Posts: 1,585 3 3,398 hugs given	Jun 19, 2020 at 01:54 PM #237 I like them fine. I was once fishing in a canoe that I bought during mania. I looked down at my elbow and a snapping turtle was coming up near my elbow. Scariest turtle experience. So I like them as long as that doesn't happen. I've long since sold that canoe for much less its worth due to having to move quickly. Sunglasses or hats?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 19, 2020 at 02:08 PM #238 hats, though I never wear either. longest you've gone without sleep?

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 19, 2020 at 02:20 PM #239 Oh, man, dunno. Maybe 2 days or so. Mania. Was up for 36 hours every other night in residency, though. For three years or so. Do you drink diet soda ever? __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield