Posted by Scott L. Schofield on January 15, 2000, at 11:34:04
In reply to Re: Are Benzodiazepines Like Alcohol?, posted by Noa on January 15, 2000, at 10:03:42
> > I've been accused of being manic several times in the passed. Believe me, it was a real pain in the ass.
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> Scott, I am sad to read that the questions/suggestions about being manic seem like "accusations". To me, an accusation is a claim that one has DONE something WRONG. It implies some control over what is going on. In contrast, I see manic symptoms as something no one would ever ask for, nor can control. Speaking for myself, when I mentioned the idea to Phillip, it was out of concern, and certainly not at attack on him, his character, or his actions. Just some feedback.
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Please don't be sad.Of course I recognize, agree, and act with all of these things in mind!!
Please reread the post carefully. Pay particular attention to the intended use of the quotation marks.
I have seen mania first hand. I have been both hypomanic and psychotically manic. I have also observed others in both manic and hypomanic states. Let's just say that I may have some insight into the workings of a manic mind. I constructed my post strategically and with great care. One of the most difficult things to do is to convince someone who is in a manic state that they are indeed manic and need treatment. They feel great. They feel even better than great. In their eyes, they see themselves as being perhaps a genius and more capable of taking on any challenge that comes their way. They are, of course, displaying the illusions of grandeur that often develop in a manic state. They see any attempt to "stop" their superior and hyperfunctual state as being an attack. To try to tell them that they are manic is an "accusation". With so many people telling them that something is wrong and that they need some sort of intervention, they can often become paranoid or combative. It is imperative to them that they explain away each contention made regarding the "accusations" (symptoms) levied against them that support the "argument" that they are manic.
I hope this clears things up.
Was the mission of the post successful?
Perhaps in some ways it was. Unfortunately, the ultimate goal of getting Phillip to a doctor was not. Actually,he may not need any help at all. I'm not a doctor and I don't feel like getting flamed today. If he would indeed benefit from some sort of intervention, perhaps the post has brought him one step closer.
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> "In contrast, I see manic symptoms as something no one would ever ask for, nor can control."This is not always true.
- Scott
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