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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/2/2009 4:02:47 PM | I see this as an inane question. For example.
Can men accept someone who is homosexual?
A lot of men even if they've known the guy for years will end all contact with him if he is discovered to be gay because it's not the norm in their lives.
It has nothing to do with whether a person is bipolar, gay or any attribute not considered normal. It has to do with an individuals ability to see beyond a one word label and learn about the person they have met. | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/2/2009 6:27:13 PM | | I've known people prone to depression, and to be completely honest, it only makes me more attached. I don't see bipolar being much different. Seems like everyone has something like that these days, anyway. Sometimes I wonder if I'm bipolar myself. | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/5/2009 11:23:07 PM | yes.men have bipolar and adhd/depression(me) at similar rales to women.people will tell you that women have much higher rates of depression but its bs. womens depression is seen more often only because women see their drs far more often than men. i've tried four different anti-depression drugs and all i've got from them are muscle loss bleary eyes and an extra 60 lbs. try three grams of fish oil, two grams of flaxseed oil and vitamins(multi, gram of c and 50mg b complex at lunch) .clean up your diet( processed foods and high glycemic garbs and hydrate, hydrate hydrate.
drugs are the last resort, not the first. i'd go out with a bipolar if she was cute,nice fun to be with and horny. good luck with your search. people are finally starting to get their heads out of their rectums when it comes to mental illness. people understant that a pancreas can have problems, but the brain is a thousand times as complex and yet the brain is always supposed to function perfectly? | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/6/2009 4:28:58 AM | Bi-polar, bi-shmoler. Now this is not ment to be a slap at the ladies, but I have never been with a woman that hasn't been an emotional roller-coaster. I do understand that there are extreme highs and lows, but I'm so mellow that all that stuff just kind rolls off.
Mind you I would still be caring, but as for the understanding part I just don't get it and to me usually what is needed in a relationship is honesty over understanding.
In an honest relationship you are never always going to understand what another person is going through. You can care and console, but to truly feel like that person is feeling, ( I don't think so) unless you've gone through the exact same thing and even then people re-act to the same situations differently.
Personally I find it rather interesting when people have chemical imbalances, at least you know they are alive. Sure there are extremes but for the most part people can control the swings with the right diet and understanding partner.
So I for one would have to say yes I could accept someone with   .
Later,
Bob | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/6/2009 5:35:10 PM | | First I have to make a point on dis-agreeing with the statement, date a man who has had some form of depression as well... It is not a good idea to do that. Personally I think if you have a mental illness, stay clear of relationships until you have it under control, you dont need to bring someone else down... Best advice, always remember that no matter what is going on in your life, there is someone out there that is way worse then you, never dwell on the hurtfull past and move forward with strenths from family and friends. Talk about your problems with people, but dont expect people to feel sorry for you. Bipolar is difiantly a cureable illness, which means its not a disease and can go away. Seeming that bipolar is a emotional illness, it is common sense to fill your life with things you enjoy and do things that make you happy. Setting goals, and keeping them, giving yourself something to be proud of everyday. I would suggest starting with a proper diet, and excersise, is the best way to start. The old saying you are what you eat, may just be true, and excersise makes you feel good about yourself. If you are taking drugs for this and are not suicidal and have never attempted it, I would suggest ditching the drugs, as all drugs do is pro-long the illness and make you dependant on them, beat the illness by healing the problem by the core, which in fact is how you feel about yourself and life. do you need a drug for that? After you heal and have been emotionally stable for a year, I would then suggest stepping slowly into a relationship with a healthy happy out-going individual opposite of yourself. Just my oppion, sorry if too blunt and rude. | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/15/2009 11:33:03 AM | | I have to disagree with serendepedy. Sorry if I'm blunt but you have obviously never known anyone who is seriously mentally ill to suggest that they "ditch the drugs". It's the people who have done that, the people who think that they can manage the disorder with diet and exercise who have given the disorder such a stigma. Bipolar is not curable. It is a lifelong disorder that can be successfully managed with medication and therapy. I have bipolar disorder....... I do not expect anyone to feel sorry for me..... I take responsibility for myself AND for managing the disorder so I do not adversely affect other peoples lives. "Ditching the drugs" is the most irresponsible thing someone with Bipolar Disorder could do. Accepting someone with "unmedicated out of control Bipolar" is a whole different question. | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/15/2009 5:59:24 PM |
get off the chemicals shrinks prescribe
couldnt have said it better myself. I truly wish pharmecuetical companies and traditional medicine would focus more on curing these ailments versus just suppressing the symptoms. I've dated women who were bipolar and had anxiety and although they are good people, I didn't like how they acted when they were on the meds. They would just veg out and had very little labido. I guess the answer I have is no, because I do not accept any "disease" as being perminant. | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 4/16/2009 5:04:47 PM | I lived my bi-polar ex for 7 years. She was one who frequently decided she didn't need her medicine and would stop taking it. These times were a living hell for me and the kids... and these were the times when I would always end up leaving, sometimes for weeks at a time. Her bargaining chip to get me to come home was always "I'll start taking my medicine again."
You guys who are suggesting that BP's stop taking their medicine are not only ignorant, your are advising behavior that can cause great harm to the BP person as well as others.
IOW, STFU - you have no idea what you're talking about. | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 8/8/2009 3:40:20 PM | | I have been bipolar since my early teens so I understand your frustration. Most people do not understand the disorder and are un willing to learn. If you are currently taking medication that is keeping you in check then it is important that you take it as prescribed. If it's not working see you doctor and have it changed. Lithium carbonate works fine for me but there are any number of other medications out there you might want to try. One tip you might try is some form of excersize several times a week. It will help your system better use your medication and will help you get though those dark periods | |
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| can men accept someone with bipolar?
Posted: 8/18/2009 1:51:26 AM | Stangy, that was beautifully written.
I have a sister with bi-polar and a friend. They have tough times and good times. Having that support gets them through the day. | |
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