Can I Play With Madness? (1580 hits)
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Submitted by kaos-king (antius777) (View user info) at 2007-05-07 15:31:52 EDT
No matter what you've heard, it's not trendy.
No matter what you think, it's not fun.
Few things can piss me off more than it. I'll be out and about, talking with people, and at least once a month it will happen. Someone will try and claim that they are Bi-Polar (or that they know someone who is.) I smile politely and nod, then proceed to ask them what medications they're on. 75% of the time the answer is the same; none.
Guess what, shithead? You're not Bi-Polar.
It's the hip new thing in America. A few years back, it was OCD. Remember? Back when "As Good As It Gets" came out and everybody was convinced that they obviously had the same problem as Jack Nicholson's character. Yeah. Now it's Bi-Polar Disorder. Why, you ask? Because people want to have an excuse for being moody. Because people want an excuse to reacting irrationally to situations. Because people want to throw temper tantrums, explode into tears and have other such emotional miscarriages and say they're not responsible.
But being medicated for it? Oh no! They "don't have it that bad." They "can control it." They basically only want to have to blame the Disorder when the feel the need. A disorder that they don't actually have. Everybody feels a little sad sometimes for no reason. Everyone gets angry when they can't find the TV remote. Everyone gets excited when the get their tax return back. Bi-Polar Disorder does not strike you only when it's convenient. It's with you all the time, always lurking if you're not medicated.
About a month and a half ago, I ran into a situation; I ran out of medication early. I had to wait until my doctor's appointment to get a new prescription, because my last one concluded a bit early. I'm on a new plan now, so this won't happen again, but for two weeks all I had was my Topamax. No Abilify or Effexor. Needless to say, I was a mess.
The Topamax controls my seratonin levels, so I didn't really swing much, at least not violently. Topamax is most often prescribed to people with epilepsy. Folks like me with chemically based Bi-Polar Disorder have essentially the same issues, but it effects us mentally instead of physically. However without my Effexor, I had no focus, and without my Abilify, reality started to drift. I would sleep for 10 hours, get up and then promptly lay down in front of the TV for the next 14. I would jump in here every now and again, but I couldn't concentrate enough to stay for very long. Writing was out of the question.
Have you ever been so drunk that you couldn't string together sentences in chronological order? Now imagine that your sober, and that in your head everything is working fine, but you can't get things to respond right. There's a fun effect of Bi-Polar Disorder that the hipsters don't talk about. That 95% of you feels like it's possessed by something else during a swing, something beyond reason. That there's a tiny part of you trapped in the back of your skull, screaming at you to act rational, struggling to break free and regain control. That the small sane part of you is simply forced to watch as you weep, rage and giggle your way through a swing until it burns out.
There are physical side effects to be concerned about as well. Foremost, is the blood pressure that sky rockets to dangerously high levels as your conscious mind dances through these grandiose emotions. Many with Bi-Polar Disorder are treated to the joys of limb tremors, slight vibrations of the hands and feet, some even afflicted with facial twitches. I, personally, get horrible tunnel vision, my peripheral sight disappearing completely.
Yeah, all those people who say they're "kinda" Bi-Polar don't seem to know about any of this...
Now, don't get me wrong; I do indeed know a number of people who actually do have Bi-Polar Disorder. We're all totally nuts. We're all also on lots of fucking medication because we don't like to be totally nuts. It's really not all that pleasant. Trust Me - anyone who says that they're Bi-Polar but not medicated is either a liar or an escape mental patient.
Yes, I'm on SSDI because of my Bi-Polar Disorder. I fought it. I flat out refused to go any other government assistance. No food card bullshit or housing help. I get $700 a month, plus about $300 extra from my brother who rents a room off me. I do want I can doing freelance work to make some extra cash on the side. I'm in the process of doing things so I can eventually get off of SSDI. I may be crazy, but I'm not a leech.
Most of the time now, I feel okay. Now I only have medication side effects to look forward to; fatigue, surreal dreams, body stress and sexual problems. Trust me when I say all those things are worth it considering the alternative...
... and alternative that nobody, including myself, wants to see.
An alternative that the hipsters know nothing about.
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Submitted by shadow (user info) at 2008-09-27 18:30:43 EDT (#)
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I don't have mood swings, I have power surges. I get trembly limbs and narrow vision at times, and not-quite-overpowering-but-very-compelling urges to scream or pull my own hair out; but I'm SO much better than I used to be. Calmer, gentler, more controlled. I don't think that I'm bipolar at all, I think I'm channeling as yet untapped brain power. Someday I'm going to tap so much my head will explode in a flood of creativity, and I only hope JMG is standing nearby with a video camera because it's going to be a moment to remember.
I also deal with most of life's tragedies with bad flavoured humour. So I really mean no offense.
I do know what you mean about the fad illness, I have a friend who gets really excited whenever she can diagnose herself with something new. She actually has a couple of legitimate medical/psychological conditions that make her sick and moody, but she's always really happy when she finds another one. Meanwhile my mother quit taking meds. I feel like a shitheel but we haven't spoken in a long time and I don't see that changing any time soon. Crazy people make me feel crazy.
At the very least, and for what it's worth, you're a very entertaining and seemingly cool crazy person.
Submitted by locksly (user info) at 2008-09-27 18:05:51 EDT (#)
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Thanks man.
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-10 04:22:01 EDT (#)
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Yeah Rad, but I don't think that'll adequately explain the shrinkage of the cerebellum.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2007-05-10 03:10:28 EDT (#)
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haha @ domenad
so he's pulling the old thyroid doesnt work so thats why I'm fat excuse.
good play.
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-10 02:55:57 EDT (#)
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Submitted by domenad (user info) at 2007-05-09 15:13:10 EDT (#)
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Mental health +2s. I was diagnosed with depression, manic-depression, and something called "retarded bi-polar", which means that the depressive side of the bipolar equation dominates. THen they took a blood test and discovered that I had no thyroid activity at all. My brain is fine. My thyroid is a lazy bastard.
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Well, hey...I can believe the "retarded" part, anyway.
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2007-05-09 23:22:36 EDT (#)
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Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2007-05-09 20:19:50 EDT (#)
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Can you drink alcohol with all the meds?
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Kinda.
If I know I'm going out, I'll make sure NOT to take my medes until I get home and eat something. I've found that if I go out and drink after taking my meds, I get a lil' loopy. Pretty much as long as I don't drink regularly while on the meds I'm okay. I've talked to my doctor about it and once a week a the bars won't ever be a problem; really only if I drank excessively ever day.
Submitted by Unabonger (user info) at 2007-05-09 20:30:41 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-05-08 10:28:20 EDT (#)
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im in ur medz, stealin ur clarity
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I fucking love this guy.
Kaos I'd take you out for a beer someday but I'm afraid of you now in a real way.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2007-05-09 20:19:50 EDT (#)
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You never answered my question. Probably because I seemed a bit back-handed about it.
But,
Can you drink alcohol with all the meds?
Submitted by domenad (user info) at 2007-05-09 15:13:10 EDT (#)
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Mental health +2s. I was diagnosed with depression, manic-depression, and something called "retarded bi-polar", which means that the depressive side of the bipolar equation dominates. THen they took a blood test and discovered that I had no thyroid activity at all. My brain is fine. My thyroid is a lazy bastard.
Submitted by BranDo (user info) at 2007-05-09 06:13:36 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Coleslaw_Murphy (user info) at 2007-05-08 12:00:17 EDT (#)
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There are levels of severity with every disorder.
But yeah, the trendy kidz are always claiming something that isn't true.
I can't wait until stupidity is trendy, then they'll be right where they've always been.
I've got a mild case of it already
Submitted by manic_impressive (user info) at 2007-05-09 04:47:00 EDT (#)
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I got bi-polar when my gf broke up with me when i was fifteen but i got over it.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2007-05-09 04:02:02 EDT (#)
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Would you trade your creativity for normality?
...just a thought.
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'normality' is a term that changes from era to era. so, there is no real such thing as 'normality', the whole link between genius and madness seem slike a big pile of shit to me. there are more examples of perfectly 'sane' creative geniuses than not, probably the brightest of them all, einstein, was a little eccentric, but thats about it. people like kaos here are perfectly 'normal', he just has some sort of chemical imbalance in his head or whatever that causes the odd mood swing, it is not this imbalance that creates inspiration for him, it is his life experiences and mentors and books/films he views etc, coupled with an intangible something that he would have, imbalance or no, because thats jsut how it goes.
besides, everyone has at least one good story in them, theres nothing that special about artistry. like everything else, its pretty much about time and place.
Submitted by TheUniter (user info) at 2007-05-08 17:13:30 EDT (#)
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Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2007-05-08 16:45:15 EDT (#)
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Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2007-05-07 20:27:57 EDT (#)
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Because I know I've had a huge huge problem since I was about 16, however it wasn't until 28 that I was diagnosed.
- - - C_N, I had the same issue. When we all look back, we can see that certain events throughout my youth that have led up to this, various actions and choices I made. It's not that Medicine can document these cases better now, but from what I understand, the Disorder doesn't really come on strong until adulthood; then it's much easier to diagnose.
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Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-08 00:38:52 EDT (#)
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SSRIs make people suicidal and homicidal. It's a well documented fact. Why won't the FDA do anything about it? Maybe you shoudl ask them. I advise you to get the fuck off it and never look back. Maybe you should ask God for help. I promise it won't make you 'uncool'.
- - - ETS, all I know is that when I'm on the meds I feel fine, I feel like myself. Now, it took a while to find the right cocktail that works for me; I've tried Wellbutrin, Lemictal, Lexapro, Seroqual, and Geodon. (the last giving me excrucisting nerve pain) And far from being an Atheist, I'm quite comfortable with my relationship with Divinity. However, I also believe that it's up to me to forge my own path and take care of myself.
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Submitted by phauna (user info) at 2007-05-08 06:52:07 EDT (#)
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Why would you feel like a leech for getting subsidies on medicines you need? That's hardly leeching.
- - - Phauna, I am on a medical assistance program that comes along with being on SSDI. Since, of course, none of the pills I happen to take come in generic, it's essential. However, I'd rather eat ramen and PB Sandwiches than get the food card, live where I choose than cheap Government housing. I live a relatively spartan life, but at least it's mine...
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2007-05-08 14:13:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-05-08 10:28:20 EDT (#)
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im in ur medz, stealin ur clarity
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HAHA
Submitted by FartSmeller (user info) at 2007-05-08 13:16:01 EDT (#)
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so... bipolar disorder is the new pms?
Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2007-05-08 12:21:37 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-08 09:52:10 EDT (#)
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Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-08 00:38:52 EDT (#)
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SSRIs make people suicidal and homicidal. It's a well documented fact. Why won't the FDA do anything about it? Maybe you shoudl ask them.
I advise you to get the fuck off it and never look back. Maybe you should ask God for help. I promise it won't make you 'uncool'.
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God didn't seem to help you much. God has had the longest trial ever, I think we can conclude he is ineffective.
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HaHaHaHaHaHaHa!!!!
Submitted by Coleslaw_Murphy (user info) at 2007-05-08 12:00:17 EDT (#)
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There are levels of severity with every disorder.
But yeah, the trendy kidz are always claiming something that isn't true.
I can't wait until stupidity is trendy, then they'll be right where they've always been.
Submitted by ChaosJester (user info) at 2007-05-08 11:52:04 EDT (#)
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KK being Bi-Polar makes the ChaosJester a sad, sad panda...
On the other hand, have you ever wondered if being Bi-Polar is what makes you such an outstanding and creative writer? It seems to me that most Great Thinkers/Artists were completely bat-shit, usually in more than one way.
Would you trade your creativity for normality?
...just a thought.
Submitted by Coleslaw_Murphy (user info) at 2007-05-08 11:47:53 EDT (#)
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pillz cat, below
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Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-05-08 10:28:20 EDT (#)
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im in ur medz, stealin ur clarity
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-08 09:52:10 EDT (#)
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Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-08 00:38:52 EDT (#)
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SSRIs make people suicidal and homicidal. It's a well documented fact. Why won't the FDA do anything about it? Maybe you shoudl ask them.
I advise you to get the fuck off it and never look back. Maybe you should ask God for help. I promise it won't make you 'uncool'.
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God didn't seem to help you much. God has had the longest trial ever, I think we can conclude he is ineffective.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2007-05-08 07:26:32 EDT (#)
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Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2007-05-08 02:22:57 EDT (#)
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for the record:
i'm normal
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Hmm..
Kaos, I sent you an email to yahoo.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2007-05-08 07:10:03 EDT (#)
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you dont understand my pain. NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I SEE.
Submitted by phauna (user info) at 2007-05-08 06:52:07 EDT (#)
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Why would you feel like a leech for getting subsidies on medicines you need? That's hardly leeching.
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-08 04:02:02 EDT (#)
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Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:51:45 EDT (#)
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ITM was bipolar.
scary ass disease.
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Yea, and I bet you anything the guy was on an SSRI.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2007-05-08 02:31:57 EDT (#)
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woo
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2007-05-08 02:22:57 EDT (#)
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for the record:
i'm normal
Submitted by AsshOly (user info) at 2007-05-08 02:18:45 EDT (#)
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After reading the reviews, I just feel like pointing out that there is no set rule for whether or not somebody needs to take the fucking drugs, people. Some individuals deal with stress better than others. Strong (or, as ETS said, spiritual) people don't need medication for the most part. If you are the type of person who does need the extra help, it's no big deal. If you can get by without drugs, though, you're better off.
My psychopathology professor taught us to look at it this way: depression (in general) is helped by drugs that increase the flow of serotonin in the brain, so from a biological perspective, depression is caused by a shortage of serotonin. By the same token, shyness is cured by alcohol. Saying depression is caused by a lack of serotonin is like saying introversion is caused by a lack of alcohol in the bloodstream.
My professor is a huge douchebag who is only interested in his own opinion. I wouldn't bet that the above is true, but it's something to think about.
Give a sick man a sugar cube and tell him he's cured, and watch him get better.
Submitted by AsshOly (user info) at 2007-05-08 02:00:35 EDT (#)
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Eh. Most people don't really know what it means to be bi-polar, meaning that they think being bipolar means to jump from happy to sad to happy and the slightest provocation multiple times in one day, but that's not even close to what it really is. Everybody does that shit, besides actual Bipolars, so I can understand why you'd hold contempt for people who diagnose themselves as such. But, manic states pretty much are the greatest thing to ever happen to humanity so I also adhere to the school of "get the fuck over it".
Then again, I "suffer" from seasonal affective disorder (or "SAD" lol =C), which is pretty much the Junior Varsity'est of all mental disorders. Therapy involves putting a lamp in your bedroom and not a whole lot else. I just drink red bull and work out a lot, and that seems to help.
My ex girlfriend is bipolar and tried to kill herself multiple times. Then she met me and she hasn't had a depressive episode since. I am a miracle worker.
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-08 00:43:10 EDT (#)
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PS: Stop being a fucking slave. Don't take their junk. Let them feed it to the rest of their zombified sheep, but you can rise above it. It'll steal your fucking soul.
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2007-05-08 00:38:52 EDT (#)
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SSRIs make people suicidal and homicidal. It's a well documented fact. Why won't the FDA do anything about it? Maybe you shoudl ask them.
I advise you to get the fuck off it and never look back. Maybe you should ask God for help. I promise it won't make you 'uncool'.
Submitted by Professional_Peon (user info) at 2007-05-08 00:03:12 EDT (#)
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I know where you live....
gimme your meds
Submitted by Progr3ss (user info) at 2007-05-07 22:47:04 EDT (#)
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Yes you may play with madness.
Submitted by Sinistral (user info) at 2007-05-07 20:35:39 EDT (#)
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Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2007-05-07 20:30:12 EDT (#)
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and when I was very first diagnosed, I refused medication because "I dont have it that bad". Not even a week later I had a manic episode, and after I came down from that mess I finally conceeded.
I wish I could have done it 10 years ago.
I always go through spurts of thinking it's not a problem.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2007-05-07 20:27:57 EDT (#)
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I haven't noticed a lot of this... what I always hear is "Sam sure is moody, I think he's bipolar", and my answer usually is "no, he's just an asshole".
Most of the people in my life know I have been diagnosed, and I've heard a lot of "wow, that makes sense", which kinda makes me feel bad for some gay reason.
I do have a question: Is it possible that bipolar is just more well known now, and therefore diagnosed better, rather than it just being en vogue?
Because I know I've had a huge huge problem since I was about 16, however it wasn't until 28 that I was diagnosed.
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2007-05-07 19:49:50 EDT (#)
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But being medicated for it? Oh no! They "don't have it that bad." They "can control it." They basically only want to have to blame the Disorder when the feel the need. A disorder that they don't actually have. Everybody feels a little sad sometimes for no reason. Everyone gets angry when they can't find the TV remote. Everyone gets excited when the get their tax return back. Bi-Polar Disorder does not strike you only when it's convenient. It's with you all the time, always lurking if you're not medicated.
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So true.
fuck positive psychology.
Submitted by MANICMOTHER (user info) at 2007-05-07 19:08:05 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Crystle (user info) at 2007-05-07 19:06:26 EDT (#)
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ahahahahahahahahahahaha @ Bob..
I don't know if a picture of Kaos exists without either a cigarette or an alcoholic drink in the frame... or just out of the frame, but barely.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 18:51:28 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2007-05-07 18:04:43 EDT (#)
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Don't get me started on 'chronic fatigue syndrome.'
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is it another one of your conditions Jack?
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2007-05-07 18:36:36 EDT (#)
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I don't know if I want to make fun of you, or admire you.
One question: Can you drink alcohol with all the meds?
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2007-05-07 18:05:55 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:34:39 EDT (#)
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Would I be wrong in my assumption that you enjoy parading your illness, that you are proud of it cuz you are the 'real shit'?
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I don't considered it "parading," but it's true that I don't make a secret of it.
I guess I simply think of it as part of who I am and that I shouldn't have to hide it.
I also believe there are a lot of misconceptions about Bi-Polar Disorder, painting it all forms of skewed ideas.
And yes, I have talked about it before, but not in my own post. I find myself repeating things in replies sometimes and now it will be easier to just refer back to this post.
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2007-05-07 18:04:43 EDT (#)
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Don't get me started on 'chronic fatigue syndrome.'
And keep on truckin', kid.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 17:39:08 EDT (#)
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i had a native girlfriend once. it's not a myth that those fuckers cannot handle alcohol very well.
it didn't last very long.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 17:37:56 EDT (#)
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icarus - natives are pretty hated here so that someone would wanna be one is really funny.
i remember when my grandfather told us kids that indians should be shot in the face.
what a great role model. :-P
Submitted by God_Is_My_Mate (user info) at 2007-05-07 17:30:18 EDT (#)
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Submitted by i_can_get_you_a_toe (user info) at 2007-05-07 17:27:29 EDT (#)
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Submitted by loki (user info) at 2007-05-07 17:06:33 EDT (#)
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the native american thing is true: http://www.ubersite.com/m/8444
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2007-05-07 17:04:49 EDT (#)
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Maybe you should SKATE IT OFF.
Kidding jeez
You'll like this one. My mother-in-law aka The Queen a notorious hypochondriac went with a friend to the beach last weekend. She said that when she got there an ambulance was out front hauling her friend away to the hospital. The friend is ok now and had what The Queen described as "vertigo" which I thought was something that you get when you say stare off the roof of a tall building. Apparently this vertigo is the new hip thing because sure enough, it wasn't a week before The Queen called Sam complaining that her blood sugar was abnormally high (oh yes on top of everything else she's a diabetic - real one with an insulin pump and everything - she'll show it to you if you ask or not she'll show it to you either way because there is nothing she loves more than the attention of having an insulin pump to justify all her other ailments).
I've lost my train of thought.
Ah yes the vertigo. Well Sam called her the next day to see how she was doing and yup she's fine just having a bout of the vertigo.
I wish I were kidding.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2007-05-07 17:03:51 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:40:27 EDT (#)
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Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:39:33 EDT (#)
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First it was cool to be Native American back in the 90's""""
hahahahahaha, impossible
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When Dances With Wolves was released stateside, just about everyone in Minnesota was claiming some sort of native ancestry. Sure, they may have looked about as lily white as they come, but it turns out their grandfather's cousin's brother's uncle was really a full-blooded (insert the name of any tribe/casino they knew). Soccer moms were hanging prayer catchers on their rearview mirrrors, and teaching theri kids how to make them in arts&crafts.
There isn't a culture out there the Americans haven't bastardized for a profit.
Submitted by Crystle (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:55:03 EDT (#)
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WOOOO! MY TIME IS COMING!!! ...someday...
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:39:47 EDT (#)
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Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:36:06 EDT (#)
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Why would you claim to have a disease you don't have?
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because it's cool to be special nowadays. if you don't have a special job, talent, accent, special anything...just make up a disease so you are 'different'.
it's such a trend that soon enough it's gonna be hot to be completely normal and ordinary.
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:51:45 EDT (#)
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ITM was bipolar.
scary ass disease.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:41:40 EDT (#)
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know what? i asked him questions. jeebus
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:40:27 EDT (#)
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Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:39:33 EDT (#)
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First it was cool to be Native American back in the 90's""""
hahahahahaha, impossible
Submitted by Bohme (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:40:20 EDT (#)
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Caul, you don't know a fucking thing.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:39:47 EDT (#)
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Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:36:06 EDT (#)
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Why would you claim to have a disease you don't have?
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because it's cool to be special nowadays. if you don't have a special job, talent, accent, special anything...just make up a disease so you are 'different'.
it's such a trend that soon enough it's gonna be hot to be completely normal and ordinary.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:39:33 EDT (#)
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It's the latest yuppie fad. First it was cool to be Native American back in the 90's (when Dances with Wolves came out), then it was cool to be Celtic, then it was cool to get Chinese characters branded on to your skin even if you had no idea what they meant, then OCD was cool, now bi-polar.
Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:36:06 EDT (#)
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"I'll be out and about, talking with people, and at least once a month it will happen. Someone will try and claim that they are Bi-Polar (or that they know someone who is.)"
Really?! You must hang out with some strange people.
Why would you claim to have a disease you don't have?
Seems like tempting fate.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:34:39 EDT (#)
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Didn't you write this in a reply or a post already?
Who the hell gets mad when they can't find the TV remote? I'd prescribe you pills based on that alone.
Would I be wrong in my assumption that you enjoy parading your illness, that you are proud of it cuz you are the 'real shit'?
Submitted by Crystle (user info) at 2007-05-07 16:21:58 EDT (#)
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crazy? Maybe - but at least you're a sane independant crazy.
<3
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2007-05-07 15:58:22 EDT (#)
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In this case 'knowing' is most of the battle.
Very enjoyable rant.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2007-05-07 15:56:54 EDT (#)
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I knew this girl in college who liked to put a dildo in her ass before I fucked her. She was bi-polar, but in the good way.
Submitted by DirtyHarry (user info) at 2007-05-07 15:55:59 EDT (#)
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Truf
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2007-05-07 15:52:43 EDT (#)
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if you want, I can send you the URL of a good support website...
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-05-07 15:52:17 EDT (#)
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People love labels.
People love excuses for their behavior.
People love using drugs as an out.
People love to avoid taking responsibility.
Not everyone. There are people for whom medication is essential and stabilizing. I mean the modern dipshits who walk around listing off all the different ways they've compartmentalized themselves for the sake of conversation. Like it's going to impress you or something.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2007-05-07 15:45:26 EDT (#)
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Chemical imbalance is definitely different than simple mood swings. I almost
wrote n00b swings...
Submitted by Amontillado (user info) at 2007-05-07 15:35:04 EDT (#)
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Glad to see I don't have it.