Bipolar Questions #7

It all depends. If I'm manic, I can't stand noise. Sudden noises cause me great alarm. Even being aware of some others that are coming and having time to brace for them aren't enough. Worst ones: Garbage disposals.

Q: Do bright lights bother you? Like the sun?

They really do, most of the time. I tend to always seek shade and wear sunglasses outside. I have even developed silent migraines at times from bright light. If I am outside too much, I can be vulnerable to developing hypomania or even mania. At night, I need my room to be as dark as possible to sleep well. I dislike flickering lights from the TV, laptop, or even my phone. My eyes are particularly sensitive at night. I had my husband install a special light dimmer switch in my bathroom so if I need to go there late at night, I need not put the lights on all of the way.

What is something you are sensitive to (physically)?

Loud noises. Cruelty of any kind.

How many irl hugs a day do u get?

none. I don't have anyone to give me any. sad but true.

at what time of day do you prefer to shower. morning, afternoon, or night

Night. I like to go to bed clean.

How long does your pdoc usually spend with you?

20 minutes. He's good at giving me the whole 20. Sometimes it goes over slightly. When I have an emergency appointment, he schedules 45/50 minutes. I know he gives his brand new patients the longer appointment, initially. He is also good at calling me back, when I need to call him. He is willing, sometimes, to make minor medication modifications via phone call.

Which do you look forward to more, your psychiatrist or therapist appointment? Why?

hmm, therapist I guess, because I don't have to sit their and have words shoved in to my mouth about what works for me and what apparently doesn't

ever watched breaking bad?

All of it.

Watch Riviera?

no.

do you have any streaming services? (amazon prime, netflix, something else?)

Yes. We have Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+.

Favorite non-alcoholic drink?

dr pepper. I can drink loads of the stuff

where do you stand on alcahol?. do you not drink it at all, only drink it on special ocasions, or drink it quite often?

Never ever.

Weed?

No way! I truly dislike anything cigarette-like and dislike being in a room/house, or even outside, next to someone smoking any kind of cigarette. It always reaches me and it makes me cough. As for the effects of weed, I tried it only twice. One time I barely tried it, and had no positive effect for me. The second time, I hallucinated in a very uncomfortable way. My nephew used to be a heavy smoker and it landed him in the psych hospital. They even diagnosed him with schizophrenia. Later down the line they realized that it was the weed, not schizophrenia. He hasn't smoked it since then. Years.

Do you feel that you get enough support in life?

With pc along, yes! Without? Not close.

Phobias?

they suck

do you prefer being inside or outside?

Deep down, I prefer being outside, but I have found myself to be an inside dweller for several years. In one respect I prefer inside, but the true me below any "stuff" loves outdoors. I think I might prefer the outdoors again if in the right place(s).

If you could eat anything right now, without need for guilt, what would it be?

Fresh key lime pie--yummer!!

Fave cobbler?

none

you suddenly see your favorite celebrity walking down the road towards you. what is the first thing you say or do?

Not a word.

Politics, enjoy it?

Really dread it, but feel its crucial to be actively involved. It gives me the worst anxiety and really brings my heart down.

Going to vote this November?

Of course! Voting is extremely extremely extremely important. All of the people who don't vote, only hurt themselves and others. Sorry to sound tough about this, but it's the truth.

Do you feel like the social environment in your country now is a good one or full of stress/distress?

Worst ever other than during civil war.

Like soccer?

A little bit. Not to play it, but to occasionally watch it. I like it a whole lot more than basketball or American football. I do like baseball, but think soccer is nicer in that it is faster-paced. It's fun listening to soccer game commentators for Spanish or Portuguese-speaking countries. The excitement is thrilling. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a particular sport you dislike(d) playing?

I was terrible at golf. I was never going to make it work.

Do you have friends here that you consider good friends?

2

Fave comedian?