Is normal to think this?
2006-06-21 10:28:16 · 10 answers · asked by Sabina_Rois 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm Bi-Polar and I love it, I would never want it to be otherwise. Since I'm Bi-Polar, I don't have inbetween emotions like most people, so I'm either really happy, really sad, really angry ect. Lucky for me, I'm usually always happy and it's usualy REALLY happy. ;)
2006-06-21 10:32:07 · answer #1 · answered by Alley S. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry... you won't be healed. I've been diagnosed with a type of BP also. Its the kind with many highs and almost no lows. Since being diagnosed, I now realize how I screwed up so many great opportunites, relationships, friendships, etc... I probably have multiple conditions... like most BP's must have... Of course, I love the highs... I'm indestructible, Superman, Smart, Good Looking, Clever, Charming, Engaging, Funny, The Greatest!!! Guess What... It's an illusion- a deceptive chemical imbalance that I believe can be overcome through spiritual healing as mentioned above and possibly medication... I tried self medication and it worked- only to become addicted. I tried presciption meds and they were horrible- I was not myself... the self that I love. I'm still not well, but much better than I was. Its not a matter of wanting to be healed 'cause you can't be healed- the condition can be controlled and than you may see the person that you can become. Best of Luck and Progress.
2006-06-21 19:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big Question!
My son is bi-polar and he is still struggling with the same issues. As a parent, his mom and I have tried to help him to see things from a different perspective. We've tried all the meds (yuk!) and all the special diets (boring yuk!). We've tried vitamins, therapy and books, encouragement and extreme discipline! After all of our pushing and persuading we've made no progress. We've come to the realization that until he really WANTS to change, it will never happen. So that's the first part you've got to decide, do YOU want to change?
Why should you? From my perspective, I bet your highs are probably cooler than I will ever know, but your lows are something I wouldn't be able to handle for ANYTHING. Sadly, it seems like over the years, for my son at least, the lows seem to last longer than the highs and sometimes the highs cause him to get into situations which cause other problems (spending money on a credit card). Is that all worth it? From where I sit, I don't think it is. For my son, if he could level out the peaks and the valleys, I think the middle (and we don't spend much time in the middle) would be more interesting and "livable". I am convinced that there would be SOME changes in him but I think he'd ultimately like them. In the end though, he is who he is and so, regardless of whether he wants to change, we'll always be convinced he is an awesome person. He is a person with bi-polar. That is only one part of a very creative and energetic human being.
I am betting you don't want to get boxed into a boring life. But at some point you're gonna have to ask yourself, are my actions impacting those around me? Is that impact ultimately making things harder on me? If I could still be me, but take those aspects away, could I be happy? If the answer is yes, then I pray you go looking for "the want to". If you decide you want to be healed, I bet nothing will be able to stop you. But make sure you are really committed to wanting to first.
2006-06-21 17:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by jb_cpq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that everyone has a slight problem with change, whether it be for the better or not. Clearly you are one of those people. But the "sick" part about your problem is that your change is medically needed and would not only benefit you, but others who care about you or are in close proximity of you. I'd hate to always have to be on guard and packing a piece whenever your bipolar *** is around...
Think about it Suzy, I mean Carol. I'm sorry who are you right now???
2006-06-21 17:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by tan29tan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand it's like if you lose your downs you'll lose your ups too. It's hard to reconcile that but eventually you will find things that bring real joy instead of just the adrenaline rush you are used to. If you hate it ou can always come off meds-unless you are talking spiritual healing which is usually irreversible.
2006-06-21 17:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by jaemers24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing a bipolar person thinks is normal. Go see your Dr and get medicated. Or get used to sleeping out side.
2006-06-21 17:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, that is normal to feel rebellious like that. but do follow your doctors care that way everyone is on the same page and knows if your meds are right for you
2006-06-21 18:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by ladyofthehollow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can maintain your genius without the delusional thinking; the impulsive behavior; and the racing thoughts.
2006-06-21 18:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I personally believe if it doesn't get you into real trouble, there's no need to fix it.
But do be careful.
2006-06-21 17:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am bipolar to and i wnt it to be changed! i dnt wnt to feel like i have been feeling..i am tired of it!
2006-06-21 23:16:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋