Posted by Levi on October 8, 1998, at 6:47:28
In reply to Why Me??, posted by Lisa on October 7, 1998, at 13:10:38
What makes you so sure that you WERE NOT a special being? Does this mean that all newly diagnosed Bipolars should turn upside down and scoff at their previous behaviour? The main point is control. If "manic" takes on its larger meaning, then certainly one should assess the situation. But don't "give in" to the diagnosis - that is, don't let it overcome you - challenge it - but respect it as well. Even other Bipolars don't know 'Your" experience - they xcome close in some respects, but you must set your own rules, and limitations - all paramaters - people will see you as this, and that, and you should do this, and don't do that ----listen, but remember that your brain, an organ, will do what it does. That's the lighter side - it's your brain, even if people don't understand that - and most people when it comes to an NBD are basically ignorant - remember the source of their misunderstandings, etc....
poster:Levi
thread:841
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990201/msgs/846.html