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Posted by phil on December 18, 2005, at 17:03:06
Posted by Deneb on December 18, 2005, at 17:35:04
In reply to Interesting story from one of 'us'., posted by phil on December 18, 2005, at 17:03:06
The main character didn't seem manic to me. Then again I don't know what being manic is about.
She didn't seem that crazy. To me she had a lot of fun.
It was like she was in a dream, but it was real life.
Deneb
Posted by ClearSkies on December 19, 2005, at 7:41:30
In reply to Interesting story from one of 'us'., posted by phil on December 18, 2005, at 17:03:06
Thanks, Phil.
I think articles like this are really important.
Posted by zenhussy on December 20, 2005, at 13:47:52
In reply to Interesting story from one of 'us'., posted by phil on December 18, 2005, at 17:03:06
very interesting. shows the dangers of not remaining properly medicated very clearly. what an awful "trip" that sounded like being so confused and lost and uncertain of what is happening and where one is.
everyone is different and experiences different degrees of disease. this helps express some of the possibilities that could be going through the head of a person with BP I off their meds.
informative. thank you Phil.
__zh
Posted by Phil on December 20, 2005, at 14:37:12
In reply to Re: Interesting story from one of 'us'. » phil, posted by zenhussy on December 20, 2005, at 13:47:52
Thanks zen, I found it really interesting and very scarey at the same time.
Phil
Posted by Toph on December 21, 2005, at 10:12:24
In reply to Interesting story from one of 'us'., posted by phil on December 18, 2005, at 17:03:06
Interesting story indeed Phil. Resonates a little. I don't know how she remembers all the details. When manic I remember big things I did like tearing up a golf course in my Volkswagon Rabbit and trying to get into the control tower at O'Hare. Lithium saved my life, I hope it does the same for this woman. I haven't encountered too many bipolar I disordered people on the sites I frequent (at least I don't know they are BP I). It's a wierd way to live. I lost ten years of my life. I feel extremely fortunate that I escaped. I never want to go back there ever again.
Posted by zenhussy on December 21, 2005, at 12:34:38
In reply to Re: Interesting story from one of 'us'. » phil, posted by Toph on December 21, 2005, at 10:12:24
> Interesting story indeed Phil. Resonates a little. I don't know how she remembers all the details. When manic I remember big things I did like tearing up a golf course in my Volkswagon Rabbit and trying to get into the control tower at O'Hare. Lithium saved my life, I hope it does the same for this woman. I haven't encountered too many bipolar I disordered people on the sites I frequent (at least I don't know they are BP I). It's a wierd way to live. I lost ten years of my life. I feel extremely fortunate that I escaped. I never want to go back there ever again.
was the control tower an attempt to gain control over your situation? ;)
sounds dreadful Toph. through stories like this one and experiences you share we all learn more about what BP I is like for those under its spell.
we're sorry you lost ten years. how fortunate that medications are possible to regain some semblance of life.. thanks for chiming in.
if our life allowed for holiday cards and such we'd have surely stolen a pic of your dog in the bowtie with the snow at the door. ; )
Posted by Toph on December 21, 2005, at 13:22:05
In reply to Re: Interesting story from one of 'us'. » Toph, posted by zenhussy on December 21, 2005, at 12:34:38
I wish I could recount my manic psychoses. They were wild and dangerous but foggy in my memory. I have no idea why I wanted to get into the control tower, thank God the called secuity. There was all kinds of unchecked trauma spuing out at those times. My poor parents took a lot of sh*t from me when I was sick. It's over now (knock on wood). It only serves as a motivation to take my meds.
You're a good friend zen. Sorry if we don't talk as often as we used to. The best to all of you this holiday and always.
Oh, I still lose my mind every now and then. Like the new puppy we are getting. She's gorgeous. I'll post pictures elsewhere when we get her early next year.
Posted by zenhussy on December 21, 2005, at 16:28:18
In reply to Re: Interesting story from one of 'us'. » zenhussy, posted by Toph on December 21, 2005, at 13:22:05
> Oh, I still lose my mind every now and then. Like the new puppy we are getting. She's gorgeous. I'll post pictures elsewhere when we get her early next year.
that's great!! so when shall we arrive to pick up our "gently used" dog? c'mon you're getting a new one! let us have the old one!! lol
same breed? can't wait to see pics. puppies and kittens are natures way of reminding us all is good in the world with little fuzzy wonderballs of energy and razor teeth and claws. = )
we got our kitten fill recently so we're in better space after much purr therapy and the entertainment that kittens are just by their very living and breathing.
Posted by Toph on December 21, 2005, at 17:24:58
In reply to Re: stories and BP I and holiday gifts » Toph, posted by zenhussy on December 21, 2005, at 16:28:18
Gus is staying at the breeders while we are away visiting 3rd child in Spain. You may end up acquiring me as Gus will not allow me to touch the new pup. If it doesn't mind I'll just curl up next to the kitten at the foot of the bed.
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