Questions Bipolar Version #8

MuddyBoots · Jun 07, 2021 at 11:48 AM

I had a girlfriend in college who in our beginning stages asked me "so...do you have bipolar or schizoaffective?" Which surprised me because I thought my symptoms were well hidden and also who tf knows what schizoaffective disorder (later found out she had BPD so did a lot of research in similar diagnoses). She explained all the symptoms she saw (weird texts at weird hours, days of hypersexuality followed by not even wanting to think about sex, being really loud and talkative (obnoxiously so, but she didn't say that) for periods, responding to noises she couldn't hear, etc) and that conversation was really helpful because I had just barely been diagnosed at the time.

How did you react when you were first diagnosed?

leomama · Jun 07, 2021 at 12:02 PM

I was angry as hell. It was a secondary diagnosis to ptsd, bipolar 2. I’m still angry about it however I can see it’s still affecting me today.

Do you think you can ever get over bipolar ?

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*Beth* · Jun 07, 2021 at 01:25 PM

(wrong thread )

leomama · Jun 07, 2021 at 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BethRags

I was first diagnosed several decades ago. I remember telling my best friend in the kitchen of her home. Back then bipolar was called manic-depression. I recall her saying "yeah," like it didn't surprise her. Besides that, I didn't tell anyone (except my husband). I saw my diagnosis as personal and separate from the rest of my life. It's only in the past 10 years that I've withdrawn so much from friends and from people, in general. These past 10 years have been the roughest for me mental health wise. I don't talk with anyone about my dx except my mental health team.

Did you block me? I thought this was a question and answer ? Like tag style?

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*Beth* · Jun 07, 2021 at 01:27 PM

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Did you block me? I thought this was a question and answer ? Like tag style?

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No, of course I didn't block you. I accidentally posted on the wrong thread.

leomama · Jun 07, 2021 at 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BethRags

No, of course I didn't block you. I accidentally posted on the wrong thread.

So your reply to sapient was to me?

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*Beth* · Jun 07, 2021 at 01:58 PM

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So your reply to sapient was to me?
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My reply was to Sapien. I was thinking I was on the check-in thread. I made a mistake.

Soupe du jour · Jun 07, 2021 at 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by leomama

I was angry as hell. It was a secondary diagnosis to ptsd, bipolar 2. I’m still angry about it however I can see it’s still affecting me today.

Do you think you can ever get over bipolar ?

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I'm interpreting your question as whether or not I've come to peace with my bipolar disorder? If I'm right, then pretty much, yes. Perhaps about five or six years ago, but it certainly required a lot of steps to get where I am. Of course I don't just accept being ill. Right now I'm not ill, and will never let the disorder take me. I also know that I could definitely have additional bad episodes in the future. No denial about that possibility.

What is one of the nicest things anyone has done for you?

Uykulu · Jun 07, 2021 at 03:00 PM

My friend threw a surprise birthday party.my kitten cuddled with me . Do you share a lot of personal private informations with friends then regret it?

Nammu · Jun 07, 2021 at 03:43 PM

I don’t much talk about myself. So no I don’t. Some people are easier to talk to than others. I talked to an aunt the other day. We talk about all kinds of stuff for two hours and it was like no time had passed yet neither of us talked about ourselves. We talked books mostly, and religion, politics and media.

What do you you to pass the time?

Jun 08, 2021 at 04:35 AM

listen to music, watch tv, surf the internet, the usual simple things lol.

worst thing about where you currently live?

Soupe du jour · Jun 08, 2021 at 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

listen to music, watch tv, surf the internet, the usual simple things lol.

worst thing about where you currently live?

The area is quite nice. The only negative is that it is not as close to family and friends as we like. We thought we'd see one friend much more, but he's been ill and in the US. That, and the pandemic, make us feel a bit isolated.

Are you more a city or country person? And why?

buddha1too · Jun 08, 2021 at 10:39 AM

I was raised in the very heart of Motown, & now live in a good sized city. I can't even imagine living in the country. When one lives in the city there's the potential to do so many things...you'll note I wrote "potential." It's not that my partner & I actually "do" that much on a regular basis, but we're secure in the knowledge that we "could" if we so desired. I like the fact that we have a minor league baseball team here in town, & that I'm a little short of a two hour drive from a MLB team's stadium (I'm going to a game on Sunday!). I also live in the city where my Big Ten alma mater is located, so there are many college sporting events, as well.

Which do you prefer, freshwater fun, or ocean adventures? Describe why.

Nammu · Jun 08, 2021 at 11:04 AM

Fresh water lakes. I practically grew up on a lake. My parents bought a cabin when I was 9 or 10 and after that mum and I practically lived up there the whole summer. Dad would join us on his weekends. Various cousins and their families would join us for a week or two. We had tons of fun. Canoeing, row boats and with adults the big boats. But I’ve only seen the ocean twice. Without being able to go in the water. The idea of jelly fish freaks me out yet I shared a lake that had leeches!

What would constitute a perfect day for you?

Jun 08, 2021 at 01:04 PM

hmm: I would say, a good sleep, a good meal, no pain, no thoughts of sui, no issues with my incontinence, actually getting stuff done (and not just sitting their), and no thoughts of abuse or flashbacks

do you worry about the future?. if so, what do you worry about

Polibeth · Jun 10, 2021 at 04:05 AM

I'm a worried by nature. I'm worried about the future because I'm getting ready to leave an emotionally abusive ex-husband (I live with him) and I'm moving 18 hours south. It's a lot of big changes.

What's the last song you listened to?

Jun 10, 2021 at 04:29 AM

all of me by john legend because it is so good

how do you feel when other people try to tell you how to live your life?. do you ignore their comments?, or say something like, well, I'll bear that in mind, or what do you do

MuddyBoots · Jun 10, 2021 at 05:56 AM

I tend to go on the offensive. I'll give them multiple reasons why that wouldn't work, even if I think it's a good idea I have to play Devil's Advocate.

What's the perfect time to wake up?

Jun 10, 2021 at 06:57 AM

I really don't know. I am so used to being up at all times of the day or night, I've not really thought about it

I guess just when ever you're ready?. lol I have no idea

question: how many people do you have that truly understand you? (including therapists and stuff)

mssweatypalms · Jun 10, 2021 at 07:03 AM

Unfortunately, no one really understands me.

What is something you never learned to do but wish you had?

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leomama Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 4,703 10 172 hugs given	Jun 07, 2021 at 12:02 PM #482 I was angry as hell. It was a secondary diagnosis to ptsd, bipolar 2. I’m still angry about it however I can see it’s still affecting me today. Do you think you can ever get over bipolar ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Jun 07, 2021 at 01:25 PM #483 (wrong thread ) __________________

Uykulu Member Member Since Jun 2018 Location: . Posts: 262 5 690 hugs given	Jun 07, 2021 at 03:00 PM #489 My friend threw a surprise birthday party.my kitten cuddled with me . Do you share a lot of personal private informations with friends then regret it?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 08, 2021 at 04:35 AM #491 listen to music, watch tv, surf the internet, the usual simple things lol. worst thing about where you currently live?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 08, 2021 at 01:04 PM #495 hmm: I would say, a good sleep, a good meal, no pain, no thoughts of sui, no issues with my incontinence, actually getting stuff done (and not just sitting their), and no thoughts of abuse or flashbacks do you worry about the future?. if so, what do you worry about

Polibeth Poohbah Member Since Jun 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 1,193 9 2,235 hugs given	Jun 10, 2021 at 04:05 AM #496 I'm a worried by nature. I'm worried about the future because I'm getting ready to leave an emotionally abusive ex-husband (I live with him) and I'm moving 18 hours south. It's a lot of big changes. What's the last song you listened to?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 10, 2021 at 04:29 AM #497 all of me by john legend because it is so good how do you feel when other people try to tell you how to live your life?. do you ignore their comments?, or say something like, well, I'll bear that in mind, or what do you do

MuddyBoots Monster on the Hill Member Since Sep 2020 Location: by the river Posts: 4,094 (SuperPoster!) 3 4,819 hugs given	Jun 10, 2021 at 05:56 AM #498 I tend to go on the offensive. I'll give them multiple reasons why that wouldn't work, even if I think it's a good idea I have to play Devil's Advocate. What's the perfect time to wake up? __________________ If any chord that I could strum Make me feel less like a man I'd slam my fingers in the doorway And shatter all the bones So I could never strum again

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 10, 2021 at 06:57 AM #499 I really don't know. I am so used to being up at all times of the day or night, I've not really thought about it I guess just when ever you're ready?. lol I have no idea question: how many people do you have that truly understand you? (including therapists and stuff)

mssweatypalms Member Member Since May 2021 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 242 2 476 hugs given	Jun 10, 2021 at 07:03 AM #500 Unfortunately, no one really understands me. What is something you never learned to do but wish you had?