Bipolar Questions #7

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were you bullied a lot at school?, or did people tend to leave you alone

I was bullied a lot.

Pre-covid, how stressful is it for you to have company to your home?

It was a bit stressful. I tend to like my alone time a lot, so having to "be on" as the hostess with the mostest can wear on me after a relatively short time. Plus, when it comes to cooking, I can be a real perfectionist. I tend to go overboard with the meals. My meals for guests are usually bigger deals than others provide. Hubby does help with house cleaning and doing dishes, but otherwise I end up doing everything else. I've very happy when guests leave.

What was the longest amount of time you ever hosted a guest? Or your parents hosting a guest, if that's more applicable?

Two weeks. What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movie is Gone With the Wind. Then there are about 7 more I'd place second.



What was your main interest when you were 17 years old?

Trying to get back to running after 2 bad injuries. It didn't happen unfortunately. And it was all the fault of a mean girl who pushed me in a cross country meet.

Have you ever used an air fryer?

Yes I have an air fryer. Got it for Christmas.

What's something you're looking forward to soon?

Getting my COVID shots and getting to see my nieces and my therapist in person

Have you ever taken double your meds accidentally?

Yes, once or twice. It was morning medications, which was less of a deal than if it had been evening medications.

What is the highest number of pills you ever had to take at any one time?

11 in the morning (2 blood pressure meds, 2 mood stabiliser, anti-psychotic, 2 codeine, 2 pain relief, anti sickness and anxiety)

Question: how did you spend Valentine's Day? Do you celebrate it or is it just another day?

just another day

I spent it alone, at home, feeling worthless. if you don't have anyone, valentines sucks!

if you could have a world day for anything (like a holiday) what would you have?

world mcdonalds day. it probably exists somewhere, but if not, totally would be cool

favorite celebrity?

I've been watching Star Trek The Original Series and having impure thoughts about a young William Shatner I don't have a favourite celebrity, but I'm enjoying a young Bill at the moment. .

Have you ever felt a sexual attraction to a film or tv actor?

Sure! I'm a sucker for a hot guy. I guess a younger Harrison Ford would be most my type. A younger Andy Garcia really turned me on, too.

How old were you when you developed your first crush? On anyone?

I was 14 - he was an usher at the local movie theater.

Are you looking forward to Spring?

Yes.

Have you ever tried BetterHelp or similar programs?

No my first experience with online therapy is with my therapist I have been seeing in person for years. Not sure how strong a therapeutic relationship can be built online only. How often do you see a psychiatrist?

Generally, every 3 weeks. Sometimes when I'm in a more vulnerable position with my illness, every other week. If I'm actively in a significant episode, especially mania, I see him once per week. Only on occasion do I see him a lot less, like four or six weeks. That's usually around holidays or vacation time.

Do you wish you could see your tdoc and pdoc more or less often?

I started a new thread as we'd reached 100 pages.

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