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Do you know anyone with Bi-Polar Disorder?

sylviahomeatlast — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:52:05 GMT

Do you feel threatened or in danger when you're with this person? Do you feel as if this person could suddenly go into a rage?

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bikerbabe — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:56:23 GMT

Yes. I have known quite a few. As you know there are different types of bipolar and not everyone cycles the same. I have only known one woman Who made me nervous when she was in a manic phase but it was never without warning. I knew when to keep my distance it was because she was not properly medicated. Some with bipolar have less intense cycles and some suffer depression more than mania.

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cody2 — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:00:32 GMT

Our previous next door neighbors daughter is bi-polar and schizophrenic. I am not that familiar with which diagnosis manifests her anger and rage. I know that her mother has been afraid of her at times as she could be very threatening in her behavior. The girl has been in many facilities over the years but was dismissed from the last one because she refuses to take her medications. It is a heartbreaking situation for the entire family.

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tansy — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:01:46 GMT

I worry more that I will lose a bipolar friend to suicide rather than being scared for my safety.

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sylviahomeatlast — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:05:14 GMT

On 1/9/2015 tansy said: I worry more that I will lose a bipolar friend to suicide rather than being scared for my safety.

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Burnsite — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:06:23 GMT

I think everyone has probably known someone who is bipolar. It is not rare. Not everyone has the same symptoms or problems, any more than they do in having heart disease or cancer or a broken bone, I have not felt threatened by the two bipolar people I have known. But they stay in touch with their doctors and take their medications. Both are very high functioning and successful people.

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NoelSeven — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:07:15 GMT

Yes, several, three close. No, I never felt afraid or threatened.

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Pippy_1 — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:07:29 GMT

On 1/9/2015 sylviahomeatlast said:
On 1/9/2015 tansy said: I worry more that I will lose a bipolar friend to suicide rather than being scared for my safety.

That makes you smile?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:10:33 GMT

I used to know someone who was bi-polar. Back then, they called his illness manic depression. Whenever we were with him, he was OK because he was taking his meds, but we did hear stories of outrageous behavior when he suddenly decided he didn't need them. There was really some pretty bizarre stuff, but it was more in the things he said and certain actions, but he was never violent. Unfortunately, he took his own life during a period when he was off his meds. He was only 27.

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sylviahomeatlast — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:16:50 GMT

On 1/9/2015 Pippy said:
On 1/9/2015 sylviahomeatlast said:
On 1/9/2015 tansy said: I worry more that I will lose a bipolar friend to suicide rather than being scared for my safety.

That makes you smile?

I love her compassion.

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sylviahomeatlast — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:17:48 GMT

On 1/9/2015 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I used to know someone who was bi-polar. Back then, they called his illness manic depression. Whenever we were with him, he was OK because he was taking his meds, but we did hear stories of outrageous behavior when he suddenly decided he didn't need them. There was really some pretty bizarre stuff, but it was more in the things he said and certain actions, but he was never violent. Unfortunately, he took his own life during a period when he was off his meds. He was only 27.

It is still called Manic Depression.

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lulu2 — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:21:27 GMT

My mother suffered from manic depression and yes, I frequently felt threatened and in danger. She was physically abusive to all family members. I remember being afraid she would kill our father.

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sylviahomeatlast — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:22:12 GMT

On 1/9/2015 Pippy said:
On 1/9/2015 sylviahomeatlast said:
On 1/9/2015 tansy said: I worry more that I will lose a bipolar friend to suicide rather than being scared for my safety.

That makes you smile?

...and I can smile about whatever I want. Not at you. I would want tansy for a friend.

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Pippy_1 — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:23:05 GMT

OP, are you bipolar?

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sylviahomeatlast — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:27:13 GMT

On 1/9/2015 Pippy said:
OP, are you bipolar?

Are you an adult?

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esmeraldagooch — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:28:29 GMT

Yes, but he died.

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sylviahomeatlast — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:34:03 GMT

I'm so sorry, esmeraldagooch

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MaggieToo — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:34:58 GMT

Yes, my DD has it. She takes medication and has been fine for the past several years.

Before her medications were adjusted, it was a total nightmare.

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RoughDraft — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:36:32 GMT

I've known several on a personal basis and never felt threatened by them. I felt sympathy for their suffering.

I also worked many years in the mental health field and in one particular instance in a day care outpatient facility with many who were diagnosed as bi-polar.

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June Lands — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:40:26 GMT

I believe my older sister was Bipolar.. Still probably is. I have no relationship with her. I have not seen her in over 40 years. As a child growing up...before Bipolar was a word...she did odd crazy things. I will not name them all, but did scary things to me. She could be so very normal at times and was quite loving at that time....then turn into a raging maniac. I have bad childhood memories of her to this day. Thus my nonexistent relationship by choice. She was a genius intelligence, and a wonderful artist and illustrator. She was also a ballerina and very talented dancer.