Bipolar Questions #7

Oct 02, 2020 at 08:38 AM

steuart little

a mouse isn't wanted, eventually gets adopted by a family (where the brother doesn't like him, and nor does the cat)

fake family comes to pick him up and takes him home, then they tell him of the plan, so he sets off back to the house. cat still hates him, and tells him that the family were so glad when he left and took down the picture and burned it

but eventually kitty changes his mind and helps him get back to the house where all the family want to see him

makes me cry with happyness and sadness at the same time- the saddest moment for me is when little brother george gives him his favorite toy car before he leaves for the first time

and the music makes it emotional to. I have yet to watch that without looking away

in second place, nim's island- that poor girl being left stranded when her father was at sea.

in third place- life size (or at least the end of life size). when the doll has to go back to plastic because the spell's run out..... omg. I need to look away

question in reverse now: which movie do you watch when you need cheering up?

MuddyBoots · Oct 02, 2020 at 09:12 AM

I don't watch movies, don't have the attention span to sit for over an hour and stare at a screen doing nothing else but watch. Just thinking about it sounds painful.

Have you had any coffee yet?

Breaking Dawn · Oct 02, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Yes. I have to have my morning coffee.

What is your favorite holiday & why?

Oct 02, 2020 at 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapien

I don't watch movies, don't have the attention span to sit for over an hour and stare at a screen doing nothing else but watch. Just thinking about it sounds painful.

Have you had any coffee yet?

usually, I am the same.

but if it captures my interest early on (like in the first 5/10 minits), I'm more likely to watch

Oct 02, 2020 at 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

Yes. I have to have my morning coffee.

What is your favorite holiday & why?

I like halloween, and the reasons I like halloween are

1. it's the only holiday that I can think of that isn't stressful to prepare for

2. it's only 1 day- and after that it's over

and 3- it's okay to be alone for it. unlike things like christmas where it's traditional to be with family or friends (something I don't have), I feel like the holiday is more geared to me

plus: I love candy, and what better day to eat lots of candy loll

their's lots of things I like about christmas, but it all just feels so empty in the end- no one to buy me gifts. no one to share the turkey with. no one to look at the tree.

last electrical appliance that broke down/ got replace

*Beth* · Oct 02, 2020 at 12:16 PM

I purchased a "personal blender" (i.e., smoothie maker) and absolutely loved it! Had it for 10 days and the blades stopped turning I returned it and bought one no more expensive, but much sturdier. What a useful little blender!

How many psychiatrists have you been a patient of?

Miss Laura · Oct 02, 2020 at 02:26 PM

Unfortunately the health service is shocking here in Scotland. In 7 years I saw 25 Psychiatrists.

Question: How would you explain bipolar to someone who doesn't know what it is?

Soupe du jour · Oct 02, 2020 at 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Laura

Unfortunately the health service is shocking here in Scotland. In 7 years I saw 25 Psychiatrists.

Question: How would you explain bipolar to someone who doesn't know what it is?

I suppose I would start with the basics - mood extremes. Depression is something that most people understand. Letting people know that the depression can become disabling also registers with some people. As for hypomania/mania, I would put the emphasis on extremely high energy, euphoria or extreme unwarranted anger/irritability, inability to sleep, and disinhibited and impulsive behavior. Again, to either troubling or disabling levels. If the person still didn't "get" the manic end as overly dsyfunctional, I'd start comparing it to the experience a person may have on cocaine, but without the cocaine. Psychosis and psych hospitalization is at its worst. I'd also say that bipolar disorder is a treatable brain illness, though sometimes with difficulties. Not a choice or personality trait.

What was the most pleasant thing you smelled recently?

bpcyclist · Oct 02, 2020 at 06:52 PM

Nice marinara with shaved parm.

Favorite Seuss book?

*Beth* · Oct 03, 2020 at 03:51 AM

Go, Dog, Go!

We used to read that to our kids most nights when they were wee things.

Do you live in a place where there is snow and, if so, do you like it?

Oct 03, 2020 at 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BethRags

Go, Dog, Go!

We used to read that to our kids most nights when they were wee things.

Do you live in a place where there is snow and, if so, do you like it?

when we get it, I love snow. but we don't get it often in my part of the UK

and I never heard of that seus book. mine was always cat in the hat. love it.

are you planning to dress up as something for halloween

Tryingtobehappy5 · Oct 03, 2020 at 05:20 AM

Yes but I dont have a costume yet. Im not much of a planner. Last year i was minnie mouse thanks to my kids help with a last minute (literally) costume.

What is the worst thing you could lose while you are alive?

Soupe du jour · Oct 03, 2020 at 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tryingtobehappy5

Yes but I dont have a costume yet. Im not much of a planner. Last year i was minnie mouse thanks to my kids help with a last minute (literally) costume.

What is the worst thing you could lose while you are alive?

1.My husband. 2.My sense of humor. 3. My ability to function, physically, on my own.

When was the last time you had hiccups?

Tryingtobehappy5 · Oct 03, 2020 at 07:44 AM

Wow sense of humor was a surprising answer.

Its been so long since I had hiccups I forgot they existed.

Where would you go if you could go anywhere?

Breaking Dawn · Oct 03, 2020 at 08:25 AM

To the movies, in a virus-free theater.

What is your favorite animal or bird or marine critter?

MuddyBoots · Oct 03, 2020 at 08:39 AM

Polar bears closely followed by moose
Do you belong to any other forums for anything mental health related?

Oct 03, 2020 at 09:10 AM

no. slightly worrying if anything did happen to this site, but for now I don't need to worry about that.

last tv show you were really in to?

Fuzzybear · Oct 03, 2020 at 11:56 AM

none

favourite table game?

Fuzzybear · Oct 03, 2020 at 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tryingtobehappy5

Wow sense of humor was a surprising answer.

Its been so long since I had hiccups I forgot they existed.

Where would you go if you could go anywhere?

somewhere far far away...

favourite table game?

lightly toasted · Oct 03, 2020 at 01:08 PM

I've never been to a casino, gambling doesn't interest me. I guess I would try roulette, that looks fun.

Have you ever been to a casino, and did you play any table games?

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MuddyBoots Monster on the Hill Member Since Sep 2020 Location: by the river Posts: 4,147 (SuperPoster!) 3 4,848 hugs given	Oct 02, 2020 at 09:12 AM #362 I don't watch movies, don't have the attention span to sit for over an hour and stare at a screen doing nothing else but watch. Just thinking about it sounds painful. Have you had any coffee yet?

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Oct 02, 2020 at 10:36 AM #363 Yes. I have to have my morning coffee. What is your favorite holiday & why?

Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Oct 02, 2020 at 12:16 PM #366 I purchased a "personal blender" (i.e., smoothie maker) and absolutely loved it! Had it for 10 days and the blades stopped turning I returned it and bought one no more expensive, but much sturdier. What a useful little blender! How many psychiatrists have you been a patient of? __________________

Miss Laura Elder Member Since Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 5,247 15 85 hugs given	Oct 02, 2020 at 02:26 PM #367 Unfortunately the health service is shocking here in Scotland. In 7 years I saw 25 Psychiatrists. Question: How would you explain bipolar to someone who doesn't know what it is?

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Oct 02, 2020 at 06:52 PM #369 Nice marinara with shaved parm. Favorite Seuss book? __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield

Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Oct 03, 2020 at 03:51 AM #370 Go, Dog, Go! We used to read that to our kids most nights when they were wee things. Do you live in a place where there is snow and, if so, do you like it? __________________

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Oct 03, 2020 at 08:25 AM #375 To the movies, in a virus-free theater. What is your favorite animal or bird or marine critter?

MuddyBoots Monster on the Hill Member Since Sep 2020 Location: by the river Posts: 4,147 (SuperPoster!) 3 4,848 hugs given	Oct 03, 2020 at 08:39 AM #376 Polar bears closely followed by moose Do you belong to any other forums for anything mental health related?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Oct 03, 2020 at 09:10 AM #377 no. slightly worrying if anything did happen to this site, but for now I don't need to worry about that. last tv show you were really in to?

Fuzzybear Wisest Elder Ever Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Cave. Posts: 96,331 (SuperPoster!) 21 81.2k hugs given	Oct 03, 2020 at 11:56 AM #378 none favourite table game? __________________

lightly toasted Poohbah Member Since Mar 2019 Location: Here and There Posts: 1,147 5 1,724 hugs given	Oct 03, 2020 at 01:08 PM #380 I've never been to a casino, gambling doesn't interest me. I guess I would try roulette, that looks fun. Have you ever been to a casino, and did you play any table games?