Would you date some 1 who is bipolar?? (135)

Nov 23, 2009 12:46 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
friends4now: it can be controlled with medication but the biggest problem with bi-polar patients is they don't stay on themit would depend on the type they have, what their cycles consist of, and how they manage


I refuse to date me, myself and I! tongue
Nov 23, 2009 12:54 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
Malti
MaltiMaltiMosta, Majjistral Malta1 Threads 130 Posts
RobertC2: I refuse to date me, myself and I!



home-made 3-some? wow
Nov 23, 2009 2:56 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
RobertC2: I refuse to date me, myself and I!
I ain't going to date you either ! tongue
Nov 23, 2009 3:33 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
longhairedwoman
longhairedwomanlonghairedwomanRiverhead, New York USA3 Threads 1 Polls 187 Posts
I have dated 2 men with BPD, one for almost a year. I found myself attracted to their high-energy creativity and zaniness. Unfortunately, both of them were also self-absorbed and verbally abusive when spiraling, so I would probably try to avoid men with the disability in the future because of my own personal experience.

Everyone is different: one of the men was so crippled by the disease that he couldn't even hold down a job. I consider that pretty severe. The other had held a series of entry-level jobs because he would have periodic episodes. So, in essence, it interfered with his ability to live also.
Nov 23, 2009 3:36 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
RoeDeVinna: just wondering how everyone feels on this subject


Not sure...it could go either way!!

rolling on the floor laughing cheers
Nov 23, 2009 4:45 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
bettyboop63
bettyboop63bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 Posts
gozoman2: ...bipolar is a more politically correct name to those suffering from Schizophrenia..... neurons basically haywire resulting in heavy mood swings which tend to be very difficult to deal with in a partner.....

....may also be kept in check with the correct medication....


bipolar is not the politically correct name for schizophrenia...the are two different illnesses scold ...thumbs down
Nov 23, 2009 4:48 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
bettyboop63: bipolar is not the politically correct name for schizophrenia...the are two different illnesses ...
wave You so right bettyboop. You still want to get crazy ? ( crazier I should say ) dance
Nov 23, 2009 4:53 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
bettyboop63
bettyboop63bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 Posts
jeepers: You so right bettyboop. You still want to get crazy ? ( crazier I should say )


Jeep ...I was born crazy....and i intend to die crazy....boogie .....kiss ..teddybear
Nov 23, 2009 4:55 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
LaVerdad
LaVerdadLaVerdadBaghdad, Iraq1 Threads 1,897 Posts
bettyboop63: bipolar is not the politically correct name for schizophrenia...the are two different illnesses ...


Completely different, and schizophrenia as with many mental illnesses can be aided by the help of family and loved ones around them, not just the medication. Well said Betty!wine handshake
Nov 23, 2009 4:55 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
bettyboop63: Jeep ...I was born crazy....and i intend to die crazy.... ..... ..
Isn't it grand ? dancing cartwheel joy
Nov 23, 2009 4:59 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
LaVerdad
LaVerdadLaVerdadBaghdad, Iraq1 Threads 1,897 Posts
gozoman2: ...bipolar is a more politically correct name to those suffering from Schizophrenia..... neurons basically haywire resulting in heavy mood swings which tend to be very difficult to deal with in a partner.....

....may also be kept in check with the correct medication....


Bio polar is the politically correct name for Manic Depression. Ian Dury and the Blockheads did a great song called Manic Depression as he suffered from this illness himself.
Nov 23, 2009 5:02 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
conjor
conjorconjorSmithfield, North Carolina USA61 Threads 2,056 Posts
bettyboop63: Jeep ...I was born crazy....and i intend to die crazy.... ..... ..
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Nov 23, 2009 5:09 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
longhairedwoman: I have dated 2 men with BPD, one for almost a year. I found myself attracted to their high-energy creativity and zaniness. Unfortunately, both of them were also self-absorbed and verbally abusive when spiraling, so I would probably try to avoid men with the disability in the future because of my own personal experience.

Everyone is different: one of the men was so crippled by the disease that he couldn't even hold down a job. I consider that pretty severe. The other had held a series of entry-level jobs because he would have periodic episodes. So, in essence, it interfered with his ability to live also.


All of this is the Problems my Foster Brother is dealing with right now.

I would have problems with the abusive portion when Spiraling. I have experienced this with Him. That is very highly stressful.

That is a Brother. I don't know about dealing with this everyday with a LifeMate.

It hurts to admit this b/c I am also Disabled. I am Deaf, ADHD and Dyslexic. I want to be accepted for myself despite my Handicaps. I am certain the People afflicted with BPD/ Manic/Dep also wish the same.
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Nov 23, 2009 5:10 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
bettyboop63
bettyboop63bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 Posts
conjor: I like you...


like u 2 ..CON ..and enjoy an respect your posts...thumbs up ...kiss
Nov 23, 2009 5:54 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
bettyboop63
bettyboop63bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 Posts
joy61: Need someone normal, sane, mature, self-controlled. Ditto my kid, only more so.

No, I want nothing to do with mental illness, addictions, etc. Crazy is contagious. Live with crazy, become crazy.


the only disbility in life is a bad attitude and you lady have that in abundance....scold ...
Nov 23, 2009 5:55 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
Those poor kids ...blues
Nov 23, 2009 5:56 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
or should I say, that poor kid. sorry. wink
Nov 23, 2009 6:03 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
bettyboop63
bettyboop63bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 Posts
jeepers: or should I say, that poor kid. sorry.


lets hope the poor kid can live up to her expectations ...wink
Nov 23, 2009 6:06 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
bettyboop63: lets hope the poor kid can live up to her expectations ...
No comment. mumbling

How are ya bettyboop ?? teddybear
Nov 23, 2009 6:09 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
bettyboop63
bettyboop63bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 Posts
jeepers: No comment.

How are ya bettyboop ??


tired JEEP....HOWZ U HOPE YOU ARE WELL.....hug
Nov 23, 2009 6:12 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
bettyboop63: tired JEEP....HOWZ U HOPE YOU ARE WELL.....
I am doing great !! I wish everyone could be as happy as I feel, the world would be a cool place to be !! banana applause cheering devil dance boogie
Nov 23, 2009 6:15 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
angeleyes61
angeleyes61angeleyes61stuart, Virginia USA4 Posts
HI,FROM MY UNDERSTANDING BI-POLAR IS WHEN A PERSON HAS MOOD SWINGS.IN THAT CASE WE ALL HAVE IT BECAUSE NOBODY IS THE SAME ALL OF THE TIME.WE ALL HAVE UPS AND DOWNS.
Nov 23, 2009 6:19 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
bettyboop63
bettyboop63bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 Posts
angeleyes61: HI,FROM MY UNDERSTANDING BI-POLAR IS WHEN A PERSON HAS MOOD SWINGS.IN THAT CASE WE ALL HAVE IT BECAUSE NOBODY IS THE SAME ALL OF THE TIME.WE ALL HAVE UPS AND DOWNS.


Its not the same as just having mood swings depending on the severity of it to the sufferer it can be quite debilitating..but with proper care and medication sufferers acn lead an "normal" life....hug
Nov 23, 2009 6:25 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
laurabona
laurabonalaurabonagold coast, Queensland Australia10 Posts
RoeDeVinna: just wondering how everyone feels on this subject
yes I would if I loved them
Nov 23, 2009 7:31 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
golden_eyes71
golden_eyes71golden_eyes71Schofield, Wisconsin USA5 Threads 126 Posts
itsallme112: No. I've dated one and worked with a few. Medication is fine but it tends to cause a dry mouth and lack of motivation to do things, usually too tired because of the sedation affect.It also interfers with one's libido. Sometimes if they forget to take their meds, they might go into a manic stage and there's no stopping their impulsive acts. Some people diagnosed with bipolar is really not clinical in the medical sense,all people are different. If you love a bi-polar person it's not a problem. Everyone has an issue of some sort.



Wow did this thread take off. I just wanted to quote this because I was referring to this on page 2. Shirley you had asked and I didnt want you to think I was referring to any of your quotes at all :) Sorry it took so long to reply on it for ya.
Nov 23, 2009 7:34 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
I think it could be dangerous cross bredding polar bears & grzziliesrolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Nov 23, 2009 7:40 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
Gowanheart
GowanheartGowanheartGULFPORT, Mississippi USA3 Threads 570 Posts
My grown daughter is also bipolar. Takes a special person to deal with it. She can be very appealing, but also very threatening. Like friends4now said, she often does not take medication like she should. If she can't work, she can't afford the meds, and if she doesn't have the meds, she can't work. One of those difficult situations.

Would I date someone bipolar? Don't know that I have the guts..... ???? blues
Nov 23, 2009 8:05 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
Milanda
MilandaMilandabangkok, Central Thailand Thailand1,129 Posts
jeepers: I am bipolar
If you're bipolar I'd date with you and tucker , laugh buddies dancing dog dance laugh
Nov 23, 2009 8:22 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
Milanda: If you're bipolar I'd date with you and tucker ,
Whew !! What a releaf !! rolling on the floor laughing


On a more serious note, I am so fortunate. Mine was never quit so severe as some of the cases some of the folks have posted on this thread.
Nov 23, 2009 8:28 PM CST Would you date some 1 who is bipolar??
joy61
joy61joy61Maryville, Tennessee USA46 Posts
bettyboop63: the only disbility in life is a bad attitude and you lady have that in abundance.... ...


My apologies, Betty. I wish you all happiness.sad flower

My anger wasn't about you, it was about my ex (a schizophrenic). And my son is doing fine, his weight is up to normal now and he's cheerful instead of depressed.

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