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| I am disabled, how do you tell people.
Posted: 4/17/2008 2:06:32 PM | | A good question and I approach that one with a line in my introduction like I had surgery in 2003 and I am now disabled if they want to know more they have to meet me and then they c an make their judgements then I dont think anyone should be judged but there is a stigma about mental illness There is a good site called http://www.BiPolar connect.com it is a good site to find answers, I am bipolar but I have had any Manic episodes in the last few years so I am off of Lithium now and I dont know what they replaced it with. MY biggest problem is not being bipolar it is having Osteoarthritis in my Hip and my back Today I was at an AA Meeting and I wanted to stay but I was in pain and I left after the meeting without saying anything to anyone there and so That's the way it usually goes is by the time the meeting is over I want to go home and I am in Pain on a scale of 1 - 10 i would say that it was about a 8 today and that is hurting for sure. I would not go into to many details if you cant help it I would wait until you have a face to face meeting so that you can look at their eyes and see what there reaction can be when you discuss it in person. | |
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| I am disabled, how do you tell people.
Posted: 4/17/2008 11:11:47 PM |
Bi-polar disorder a disorder that makes me aware of other peoples emotional state,
That is a rather original and unique description although it doesn't resemble the unsual medical description. | |
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| I am disabled, how do you tell people.
Posted: 4/18/2008 5:57:25 AM | | you should tell them sooner the better. you go off your medication and there could be some real trouble and it would be a shame to invest time into a relationship based on lies. | |
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| I am disabled, how do you tell people.
Posted: 4/18/2008 6:18:21 AM | "Bipolar disorder is not a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated mood, clinically referred to as mania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also commonly experience depressive episodes or symptoms, or mixed episodes in which features of both mania and depression are present. These episodes are normally separated by periods of normal mood, but in some patients, depression and mania may rapidly alternate, known as rapid cycling. Extreme manic episodes can sometimes lead to psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Onset of symptoms generally occurs in young adulthood. Diagnosis is based on the person's self-reported experiences, as well as observed behavior. Episodes of illness are associated with distress and disruption, and a relatively high risk of suicide."
Thank you Wikipedia! Your lying right now, and probably started this thread to get some poor girl who feels sorry for you and who doesn't know what bi-polar is. I do! And i know that you are a psycho, sorry chum, worrying about throwing out a pair of jeans...you coniving, low life. That's the only reason I replied to the thread. Haha, a psychic! Yah...bi-polar psycho psychic! | |
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| I am disabled, how do you tell people.
Posted: 4/18/2008 8:59:43 AM | | Have you been diagnosed?. I have CFIDS, I find it difficult to date for this reason. It causes extreme fatigue, brain fog, etc. www.cfids.org . But i must tell you I am actually labeled disabled, because I can no longer work. This does not mean I am not intelligent, or I have nothing to contribute to society, because I do. I am actually on ssi for my disablity. I have been struggling with this same issue of do i put it in my profile, do I tell them on the phone before we even meet? I have chosen to be totally honest, when asked what do you do for a living, or why I can't drive too far to meet someone. I figure if they don't like it, then they are not meant for me, and it wouldn't work anyhow....so it saves time. I feel embarassed to share that I have this illness, because I get misjudged and everyone has a cure, they think. I am far from lazy and i was a bodybuilder when diagnosed, so we can rule out laziness and lack of exercise for my illness. I do take care of my own life and my house & kids, so i figure it's just like someone who was born not able to walk, but they adapt. I say we are extra ordinary, and if people are so judgemental to not date us for this reason then cool, don't waste our time. Altho, i do understand a very ative person choosing to not date me, cause no I can't go all date hiking, or sking, or bodybuild like i used to, so that is totally reasonable in my eyes, just be honest with me. I hope this helps to know there are others out there with disabilities who can understand to some point or another. | |
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| I am disabled, how do you tell people.
Posted: 4/23/2008 6:04:24 PM |
I am disabled, how do you tell people.
Open your mouth and repeat after me: "I AM DISABLED". There's nothing to be ashamed of. It's not like you did it to yourself. Believe it or not but there are some compassionate people out there who won't be bothered by it as long as you are (otherwise) what they're looking for. | |
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