post here the stigmas of bipolar that you wish were gone, a thing of the past (so yeah, basically a vent thread)

one I wish didn't go around was bipolar people can't make decisions

we can. for sure

[childofchaos831]

That we are all reckless and impulsive

[FluffyDinosaur]

That many people seem to confuse bipolar and borderline personality disorder. More generally, that bipolar means emotionally labile. This is made worse by people who use the term "bipolar" casually.


That just because we rely on mental health care we can't be independent and high-achieving people.

That depression means you're weak.

That there's something wrong with our intelligence.

the classic "people with bipolar have their moods flip back and forth unexpectedly. one minute they're happy; another minute, they're sad. then another minute, they're angry."

[Fuzzybear]

that we ''can't make decisions'' grrrrrrr (thud)

[bpcyclist]

That we are dangerous.

[Fuzzybear]

that we are ****ed up

[*Beth*]

That we don't really need medication!

Originally Posted by FluffyDinosaur

That many people seem to confuse bipolar and borderline personality disorder. More generally, that bipolar means emotionally labile. This is made worse by people who use the term "bipolar" casually.


That just because we rely on mental health care we can't be independent and high-achieving people.

That depression means you're weak.

That there's something wrong with our intelligence.

ditto the inteligence thing.

I can't count the times people have spoken to me like I am 4 years old

Originally Posted by BethRags

That we don't really need medication!

that makes me laugh

the same people that tell us to take our meds and it will be better overnight are usually the same people who then turn round and say you don't really need them.. what you need is an attitude ajustment or what ever.

we have untidy houses

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

that makes me laugh

the same people that tell us to take our meds and it will be better overnight are usually the same people who then turn round and say you don't really need them.. what you need is an attitude ajustment or what ever.

Interestingly, I've noticed that most of the time the very people who judge the use of medication to treat BD are people who would benefit from being on meds themselves.

Originally Posted by BethRags

Interestingly, I've noticed that most of the time the very people who judge the use of medication to treat BD are people who would benefit from being on meds themselves.

in my opinion though, this is standard behaviour- not just applying to meds, but to anything.

not enough people admit that they need help, I guess

people will do that kind of thing

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

that makes me laugh

the same people that tell us to take our meds and it will be better overnight are usually the same people who then turn round and say you don't really need them.. what you need is an attitude ajustment or what ever.

I try not to talk to them. But yeah that really is nuts ....

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

we have untidy houses

Oh no, that is not untrue of me

Does this mean I am a “bad bear”

(no sarcasm directed at you or anyone here)

“dust if you must
But I’d rather play

[swimmingly]

That we are unsafe, powder-kegs.

[Fuzzybear]

This whole... stuff.......,

Makes me think of

well... basically wading through CRAP

To finally arrive at Our Destination - The Truth

Kind thoughts and Love to All

[busymomof5]

That you can’t be successful or work professionally with people.

That bipolar disorder is a popular disorder, and you probably don’t have it.

That you just flip back and forth between moods all day.

That you are prone to attacks of rage.

[Fuzzybear]

Official lines sometimes piss me off a bit when they are not actually true. This happens a lot irl. It can at times contribute to stigma and other issues.

That everyone with bipolar is prone to attacks of rage.

That people with bipolar will not be “a success”

That it equals low iq

[Miss Laura]

People with bipolar shouldn't have kids as well how can they look after kids on their own or in a family.... this was said to me by a friend

The church can cure us..... I highly doubt it again from a different friend who goes to a whacky church not a traditional church.

[downandlonely]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

we have untidy houses

My house is a mess.

[Fuzzybear]

That we are unable to commit to anything and follow through effectively.