BI-POLARISM...another excuse to act stupid?

Question

In this generation and the last, to me, being "bi-polar" is just an excuse for not dealing with your problems from the past.

Answer 1

what an @ss
being bipolar isnt a choice,and with proper meds i can function normaly
but you will probaly always be a jerk
bite me
eat me
se ya in heII

Answer 2

Bipolar is a mental disorder, it's not just made up. However, people can choose to either deal with the disorder and get it treated or not. Some people just use it as an excuse for their behavior while not doing anything at all to try to treat the disorder. In those cases it's a lousy excuse (in my opinion), because even though it's the disorder that makes them behave weird/bad, it's their own fault that they don't try to do anything about that.

But on the other hand, some people really are trying to do something about their disorder and it's not fair to say they just use bipolar as an excuse to act stupid and avoid dealing with their problems. The behavior is actually the symptoms of a disorder and dealing with mental disorders is hard, it's not like the symptoms just disappear when you snap your fingers.

Answer 3

This is extremely offensive... but since ignorance is usually offensive although sometimes forgiveable, let me try to educate you. Once you read up on it, you then will upgrade to "stupid" from "ignorant" (mind you, I'm only giving you the benefit of the doubt here) if you still believe that someone who is bi-polar is "just an excuse to act stupid."

(From Wikipedia) Bi-Polar Disorder (previously known as manic depression) is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders in which the person experiences states or episodes of depression and/or mania, hypomania, and/or mixed states. Left untreated, it is a severely disabling psychiatric condition. The difference between bipolar disorder and unipolar disorder (also called major depression) — for the purpose of this introduction — is that bipolar disorder involves "energized" or "activated" mood states in addition to depressed mood states. The duration and intensity of mood states varies widely among people with the illness. Fluctuating from one mood state to another is called "cycling" or having mood swings. Mood swings cause impairment not only in one's mood, but also in one's energy level, sleep pattern, activity level, social rhythms and thinking abilities. Many people become fully disabled — for significant periods of time — and during this time have great difficulty functioning.

Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bi-polar_disorder

And for goodness sake, stop being one of those people who (luckily) doesn't have any "mental" problems (other than being an idiot) and makes fun of those or doesn't believe those who do. Be happy that you don't have this diblitating disorder, and have some compassion for those who do!

Answer 4

I hope you never have to deal with it.

It is scary to watch, it destroys families and it can happen to
very bright people.

By the way, it could happen to you. There are many cases
where bi-polar or manic/depressive behavior has developed
later in life.

There a variety of drugs that help, but all have side effects.
The most famous is lithium - but it makes people feel numb
and they eventually don't want to take it any more.

Answer 5

I was diagnosted with bi-polar.. It's not fun. You want to be able to deal, and it's not just things from the past. It's things that are going on that you have no control over. some poepl just never learned how to cope. For others, it's hard.
With meds, I function well. I think everyone needs alittle help sometimes.

Answer 6

Clearly you are very under-educated in the Field of mental health, the mind can and often does become as ill as the body. Bi-Polar disorders are REAL and are not True mental illnesses, they are caused by a chemical imbalance produced by the neurotransmitters of the brain and most can be easily treated with medication that helps to correct the imbalance. I truly wish you NEVER have to face such a trial, no one wants nor deserves to be "labeled".

Answer 7

bi polar ism is a disorder that does exist,however today its a excuse to do horrible things and blame it on bipolar ism there really isn't an exact way to check for bi polar-ism and until there is it will be an excuse that people use

Answer 8

With regard to culpability, unless it was forced, it is never an acceptable excuse. Even if you didn't intend for the "stupid act" to occur; by making the choice to put yourself in a state that leaves you vulnerable, you are essentially stating that, "I know that I am placing myself in a state of mind that may allow me to act in an uncharacteristic manner". Even if the individual is not aware of the effects of alcohol on ones inhibitions, we can argue that it is every individuals responsibility to be aware of what they consume and how it will affect them. However, with regard to whether you can use the fact that you were intoxicated as a valid excuse (not justified, but understandable) for a foolish act... there are varying degrees of acceptability with regard to most issues, so why not apply it to intoxication.

Answer 9

Bipolar disease exists as a medical fact. Be very glad that you have never had, or loved anyone who had it.
There are several things (too many things) that people do use as an excuse for not dealing with problems from their past - like stealing, because they grew up poor. They are acts done intentionally - knowing they are bad. Medical conditions do not fall into that category.

Answer 10

No it is a serious mental health issue but if you LIVE with someone who has bi-polar disorder it can FEEL like it somedays.

Answer 11

I think it depends on the person, I know some people that try to use it as an excuse, but I know many where it's real and serious. You can usually tell the difference, but try and be sympathetic to those who have it, it's hard to control.